An $85 Million Capital Investment Will Create 240 Jobs and $15.8 Million in New Annual Payroll
March 2, 2026
Company Name: Dainty USA LLC
Location: Batavia
Site Region: Southwest
Country of Origin:
Country: France
Region: Europe
Industry Sector: Food Sciences and Agriculture
Company Profile: Dainty Foods sources and prepares private label microwave rice packets for clients such as grocery and convenience retailers like Walmart, Safeway, and IGA.
Company Website: https://dainty.ca/
Project Summary:
Type of Project: New Location
Jobs:
Jobs committed: 240
Jobs retained: 0
Types of jobs: Manufacturing
Capital Investment: $85,000,000
Timetable: The design process is underway, with construction expected to begin in the next few weeks. Recruitment for key roles supporting the operation has also begun, and the company expects to be fully operational by Q1 2027.
Company Need:
The new facility will expand production capacity to serve growing U.S. demand while strengthening distribution capabilities.
A subsidiary of Marbour Group, an international group engaged in the production and distribution of private-label rice and other rice products, the organization emphasizes responsible, sustainable practices across its operations. Dainty Foods has been sourcing rice from around the globe for more than 140 years.
Testimonial:
This investment marks a transformative milestone in Dainty’s growth strategy. Establishing Dainty USA LLC strengthens our presence in the U.S. market, increases production capacity with world-class automation, and brings innovative, convenient meal solutions closer to American consumers. The site was chosen for its Midwest supply chain strength, workforce, infrastructure, and business-friendly environment. We are proud to invest in the Batavia community, and excited to offer US produced goods, we look forward to building a strong, long-term partnership in the region.
– James Maitland, CEO of Les Aliments Dainty Foods Inc.
Why Ohio?
The site was chosen for its Midwest supply chain strength, workforce, infrastructure, and business-friendly environment.
Collaborators:
JobsOhio
REDI Cincinnati
Clermont County Department of Community and Economic Development