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Sara Lee Frozen Bakery Announces Expansion

Is set to start major project at existing North Carolina facility

Jan 12, 2020

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery is going to spend $19.8 million to expand its food manufacturing center in Tarboro, North Carolina. The Tarboro bakery currently employs over 650 people. The expansion will create an additional 108 jobs.

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