Bauducco's New Pasco Plant Opens Its Doors to Hispanic Talent

ZEPHYRHILLS — For months, Edmelinda Arce drove past a massive construction site on her way home, watching cranes and steel structures rise into what would become one of Bauducco Foods' newest production plants in the United States. Each time she passed, she told herself: "I want to work there." Today, that intuition has become reality — Arce now works in the Quality Control department at the new Bauducco plant in Zephyrhills.

Why Zephyrhills 

Bauducco Global CEO Stefano Mozzi said the company evaluated five states before settling on Zephyrhills. "We consider ourselves Floridians because our story began in Miami," Mozzi said. "We analyzed several options... but in Zephyrhills, we found a community that believed in our project from the very beginning."

A Local Jobs Solution 

Beyond the investment itself, Mozzi said the company had a specific community goal in mind. "We were told that many people from Zephyrhills had to commute to other cities for work every day because there was little industry here. We wanted to change that reality and offer jobs close to where people live."

Where Things Stand 

The plant is currently operating in its first production phase, with a projected 150 to 200 direct jobs expected as operations ramp up.

Why It Matters 

For Pasco County residents like Arce, the new plant represents more than just a paycheck — it's a rare opportunity to build a career close to home, in a county that has often required long commutes for manufacturing work.

📍 Zephyrhills, FL, Pasco County 

📅 First production phase currently underway 

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