PHOENIX—Leclerc Foods USA, a North American cookie, snack bar and cracker manufacturer, announces the acquisition of a 166,500-square-foot building in the Freeport Business Center for expansion of its operations in Phoenix. The building is located at 440 S. 51st. Ave.

Resulting from an investment of nearly $50 million over a three to five year period, this latest addition to the U.S. footprint of based Leclerc Foods USA will generate up to 100 new jobs.

"This acquisition fits our business vision and corporate development strategy. It will allow us to position ourselves near our U.S. clients as well as hone in on food trends in the U.S. West Coast," says Denis Leclerc, president of Leclerc Foods USA.