Dunkirk ice cream plant expansion
Wells Enterprises, Inc. (Ferrero Group), Dunkirk, Chautauqua County, New York
Dunkirk ice cream plant expansion in Dunkirk, New York is Wells Enterprises, Inc. (Ferrero Group)’s plant for ice cream, frozen novelties and chocolate ingredients. Status: operating as of August 27, 2026 (production started). Wells Enterprises, Inc. (Ferrero Group) announced $425 million and 270 jobs. Primary source: governor.ny.gov, checked November 12, 2026.
- Status
- Operating
- Announced investment
- $425 million
- Announced jobs
- 270
- Industry
- Food and beverage
- Sheet
- NY-29
- Revised
- November 12, 2026
Status timeline
- Announcedgovernor.ny.gov
- Construction startedgovernor.ny.gov
- Production startedgovernor.ny.gov
Filled dots are confirmed by a company, state, SEC or federal source. Dashed dots come from news reports only. Investment and job figures are as announced, not achieved.
Plant facts
| Company | Wells Enterprises, Inc. (Ferrero Group) |
|---|---|
| Plant | Dunkirk ice cream plant expansion |
| Location | Dunkirk, Chautauqua County, New York |
| Industry | Food and beverage |
| Product | Ice cream, frozen novelties and chocolate ingredients |
| Announced investment | $425 million |
| Announced jobs | 270 |
| Last checked | November 12, 2026 |
Sources
- Governor Hochul celebrates Wells Enterprises $425M investment (state release, governor.ny.gov, checked November 12, 2026)
- Governor Hochul announces expansion of Dunkirk ice cream plant (state release, governor.ny.gov, checked November 12, 2026)
- Governor Hochul celebrates Wells Enterprises milestone (state release, governor.ny.gov, checked November 12, 2026)
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