Project will be the company’s first location in the commonwealth
FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 26, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted continued momentum within the state’s manufacturing industry as Steuart Nutrition – a producer of flexible, innovative manufacturing and packaging solutions for medium- to large-size supplement and wellness brands – announced plans to locate its company headquarters and establish a new manufacturing operation in Erlanger with a $11.4 million investment that will create 93 full-time Kentucky jobs. The project will be the company’s first facility in the commonwealth.
“When a company chooses to locate a new facility here in Kentucky, it’s because they believe in what this great state has to offer – a talented and diverse workforce, unique access to resources and an ideal location for reaching customers quickly and efficiently,” said Gov. Beshear. “Not only is this Steuart Nutrition’s first manufacturing operation in the commonwealth, the company is establishing its corporate headquarters here as well. This project will add 93 new jobs to the local community, and I look forward to the company’s future success here in the commonwealth.”
To meet an expected increase in consumer demand and company growth, Steuart Nutrition will establish its first Kentucky facility in Erlanger to serve as both its corporate headquarters and a major manufacturing hub for the company’s growing production portfolio. The investment will include the addition of advanced production equipment, automated packaging systems and facility improvements to support long‑term operational scale. Steuart Nutrition’s project will create 93 full-time jobs, including production staff, line operators, quality control, R&D, lab technicians, warehouse personnel, various manufacturing support roles, finance leadership, back‑office operations and other professional support teams.
“We’re incredibly excited to step into Erlanger and the Commonwealth of Kentucky,” said Ben Steuart, CEO of Steuart Nutrition. “We believe God is doing something meaningful through this next chapter of our company, and we’re grateful to be part of it. Our team is all-in – some relocating here – and we’re energized to grow, serve and thrive in this community. We are eager to create real opportunities for all of our stakeholders, including the Northern Kentucky community.”
Based in Mabel, Minnesota, Steuart Nutrition was founded in 2019 and offers scalable, reliable manufacturing and packaging solutions for dietary supplement brands that are ready to grow in the competitive nutrition and wellness marketplace. The company helps medium- to large-size brands in the dietary supplement, wellness and pharmaceutical industries address issues surrounding quality control, production bottlenecks, delivery timelines and scalable capacity.
Kenton County Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann thanked Steuart Nutrition for investing in the region: “We appreciate the leadership team at Steuart Nutrition choosing our community to invest and create 93 new jobs in nutritional and wellness supplement manufacturing. Creating strong career opportunities for our residents is a top priority, and Northern Kentucky’s food-manufacturing workforce is ready to support this growth.”
Erlanger Mayor Jessica Fette welcomed Steuart Nutrition’s decision to locate in the city: “We’re proud that Steuart Nutrition has chosen Erlanger for this investment. Adding 93 jobs and reusing an existing facility is a big win and makes this a strong fit for our community. This project reflects the advantages Erlanger offers: our location, infrastructure and skilled workforce – and we look forward to the positive impact and new opportunities it will bring to our residents.”
BE NKY Growth Partnership CEO Lee Crume noted that the food and flavoring industry finds unique benefits in Kentucky: “After a competitive national site location search, we are thrilled that Steuart Nutrition will invest in Northern Kentucky and begin manufacturing wellness supplements for a national customer base from the Cincinnati region. Our region’s geographic location, logistics advantages and food-related workforce are assets to a growing food manufacturing cluster.”
