Gov. Bev Perdue Cuts Ribbon as Origin Food Group Launches früsh™ Yogurt & Fruit Shakes in Iredell County

Healthy Foods Producer Creating 28 Jobs InitiallySTATESVILLE, N.C. – Jan. 25, 2012 – Gov. Bev Perdue spoke at a ribbon cutting today at Origin Food Group, LLC’s new facility in Iredell County where it will produce its new line of healthy food products, beginning with früsh™ Yogurt & Fruit Shakes. The company is investing more than $7 million to build and upfit its state-of-the-art food processing facility off of Interstate 40. Origin Food Group expects to create 28 jobs initially, and employ as many as 40 - 50 people by 2014. “Creating jobs is my top priority. It’s always great news