OSI Group, LLC, Aurora, Ill., opened its newest facility in Riverside, Calif., May 14. The 135,200-square-foot plant is located on nine-plus acres and is logistically well OSI Riverside plantpositioned to serve OSI’s growing customer needs in the western United States.

“We are very excited to open this new production facility in Riverside to support our growing customer needs in the west,” says Kevin Scott, executive vice president, North America. “We have assembled a very strong team of experienced and knowledgeable people to produce high quality food.”

OSI Riverside makes a variety of food products, including fresh vegetables, salsas and beans. The initial staff includes 50 employees with room to grow as the business expands.

OSI Group received Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ 2014 Refrigerated Foods Processor of the Year award (January 2014 issue).