Batavia Township

Dainty Foods specializes in sourcing and preparing private-label microwave rice packets for major grocery and convenience retailers, including Walmart, Safeway, and IGA. The design phase is currently underway, with construction set to begin in the coming weeks. Recruitment for key operational roles has commenced, and the company aims to be fully operational by Q1 2027. An $85 million capital investment will create 240 jobs and generate $15.8 million in new annual payroll. Dainty Foods is a subsidiary of Marbour Group, a global leader in the production and distribution of private-label rice and related products.