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New food manufacturer Gelatys plans Fort Myers facility; board hears announcement
Summary
Economic development staff announced that Gelatys, a Miami‑based gelato product maker, has purchased a Fort Myers building, received equipment and expects to be operational and hire about 50 workers by year‑end.
Economic development staff announced a new business relocation during the Oct. 2 board meeting.
Steve Weathers said the company, Gelatys, a Miami‑based producer of premium gelato pops, has bought a building in Fort Myers, brought in custom machinery from Italy and expects to be operational by year end. “They'll probably be 50 jobs,” Weathers said. He described the company as an example of a reactive lead the city can support while the board focuses its proactive recruitment on higher‑wage targeted industries.
Weathers said staff would follow up with the board and provide photos and additional information through the clerk. Board members welcomed the news and said new local food manufacturers can create jobs and supply local retail and distribution networks.
