From left, Kevin Smith, R&D manager, Scott Cowger, vice president and national sales manager, Chad Myers, technical sales and extrusion manager, Jack Waldron, chief operating officer and president, Tim Moore, vice president of operations.

The 93,000-square-foot facility has room for expansion.

Kevin Smith, R&D manager, works with chocolate granola, which could be used in items like bars.

A panning line may be used to mix ingredients like yogurt and chocolate with clusters as well as for sugar-shelling, which is used in the production of jelly beans and other confectionery items.

Chad Myers, technical sales and extrusion manager, explains how slurries are made.