JACKSONVILLE, Fla., 21 April 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Industrial SalesLeads has released its March 2026 planned Capital Project Spending Report for the Food and Beverage Industry, tracking North American capital projects across new facility constructions, expansions, and modernization of equipment projects. This month’s research confirms that 66 new projects are planned across the Food and Beverage industry. The top three projects are 34 renovations and upgrades of equipment, 20 new constructions, and 18 expansions. Image caption: Food and Beverage Capital Investments Remain Strong in March 2026. Here are some highlights of the latest construction news in the Food and Beverage industries. Food and Beverage Project Type Processing Facilities – 42 New Projects Distribution and Industrial Warehouse – 24 New Projects Food and Beverage Project Scope/Activity New Construction – 20 New Projects Expansion – 18 New Projects Renovations/Equipment Upgrades – 34 New Projects Plant Closing – 7 New Projects TOP INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT CATEGORIES IN DEMAND 89%-90% of the identified Distribution and Supply Chain projects are searching for Lighting, Material Handling/Storage Equipment, and Lift Trucks. Compressed Air Systems and HVAC Equipment are sought by 84% of identified Distribution and Supply Chain Projects. 69%-73% are looking for Mechanical Construction, Loading dock Equipment, Conveyors and Hoists. FOOD AND BEVERAGE PROJECT LOCATION – TOP 10 STATES California – 6 Ohio – 6 Washington – 6 Pennsylvania – 4 Maryland – 5 New York -5 Wisconsin -3 Alabama -2 Florida -2 Georgia -2 LARGEST PLANTED PROJECT Our research team identified six new Food and Beverage Facility Construction Projects with an estimated Value of $100 Million or more during the month of march. The Coca-Cola Company is the owner of the largest project. They plan to invest $650 millions for the expansion and upgrades of their processing facility located in COOPERSVILLE MI. The project is currently being approved. Construction is scheduled to begin in early fall 2026 with completion set for 2028. TOP 10 TRACKED PROJECTS IN ARKANSAS: Diversified Food Products Manufacturer The company plans to invest $220 millions for the expansion and equipment upgrade of their processing facility at FAYETTEVILLE in AR. The project is currently being approved. Construction is expected to begin in late 2026. SOUTH DAKOTA : Cheese mfr. The company is investing $200,000,000 for expansion and equipment upgrades at their processing facility located in BROOKINGS (SD). The project is currently being approved. WISCONSIN: Meat Product Mfr. The company plans to invest $125,000,000 for the renovations and equipment upgrades of a 195,000 sq ft processing facility located on Crocker Ave., in SHEBOYGAN. Recently, the project was approved. LOUISIANA – A food products distributor plans to invest $110 Million for the renovation and upgrades of their distribution center at PEARL RIVER in LA. The project is currently being approved. Renovations will begin in early 2027 and be completed by late 2027. INDIANA – Specialty food product manufacturer The company is expanding, and plans to invest $91,000,000 for the construction of 132,000 square feet of processing and storage space in INDIANAPOLIS. They are currently seeking approval of the project. OHIO: Manufacturer of specialty food products. The company plans to invest $85,000,000 for the renovation and upgrade of a 250,000 sf facility in BATAVIA TOWNSHIP (OH). Recently, the project was approved. Construction will be done in phases. Phase 1 is scheduled to be completed by early 2027. MASSACHUSETTS : Food products manufacturer. The company plans to invest $55,000,000 for a 65,000 sf addition and equipment upgrades at their processing and storage facility in AYER MA. The project is currently being approved. KENTUCKY – A food processing company plans to invest $37m for the construction of COVINGTON, KY. Recently, the project was approved. WASHINGTON: A fruit processing company plans to invest $25 Million for an expansion of its processing facility in PROSSER (WA). The project is currently being approved. UTAH: A bakery company plans to expand their processing and storage facility in PLEASANT VIEW by 115,000 sf. The project is currently being approved. ABOUT INDUSTRIAL SALESLEADS, INC. 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