Liberty Fruit Company, Inc., a Kansas City, Kan., based company since 1965, has announced plans concerning business expansion in Wyandotte County.

Located at 1247 Argentine Boulevard, expansion of the facility is expected to be complete by March 2010.

Liberty Fruit Company currently employs more than 250 workers and is expected to add another 25 once the expansion is complete.

“We never envisioned increasing from our original 42 employees when we first moved to KCK," said co-owners Arnold and Carol Caviar. "Many of the employees at our growing company are KCK residents, which is a great community benefit.”  

The business serves needs of those in Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas and Illinois.

“It is important for us, as a community, to make sure our existing businesses are successful and growing strong, no matter the economic conditions,” Unified Government Mayor/CEO Joe Reardon said. “Liberty Fruit Company, Inc. is a great example for how a business can grow and prosper in Wyandotte County, benefiting from all of the amenities we have to offer. We are proud to be able to partner with Liberty Fruit to maintain this valued and mutually beneficial relationship.”

Photo, courtesy of the Wyandotte Economic Development Council, includes: Commissioner John Mendez, Arnold Caviar, Mayor Joe Reardon, Allen Caviar (black shirt background) Morgan Caviar, Carol Caviar, Allison Caviar, Cory Caviar, and Commissioner Mark Holland.