Essenhaus begins work on building expansion
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Middlebury-based Das Dutchman Essenhaus has begun construction on an expansion of its Essenhaus Foods building. Financial details were not disclosed, but the company said the project will support growth of its noodle production line.
The Essenhaus campus in Middlebury includes a restaurant, an inn and conference center, and multiple village shops. The company also sells a variety of food products locally and online, most notably its signature rolled-out Amish-style noodles, which it says has seen consistently strong demand.
Essenhaus said the expansion will allow the company to produce almost twice as many noodles in the same amount of time. The increased production will also help the company reach new markets.
“God has given us great customers and employees which gives us the ability to grow and to have more satisfied families eating Essenhaus noodles,” Essenhaus Campus Manager Joel Miller said in written remarks. “We are truly blessed to play a part in many family gatherings, memories, and fellowship at their tables.”
Essenhaus did not specify if any new jobs would be added along with the expansion. The expansion is expected to be complete by March 2024.
Located at 240 U.S. 20 in Middlebury, the Das Dutchman Essenhaus campus was founded in the 1970s.
Among its amenities is the Restaurant & Bakery, which is billed as the largest restaurant in Indiana by the Indiana Tourism Association with more than 1,100 seats.
In addition to noodles, the company’s online store features a variety of cookies, canned goods, popcorn and more.
Inside INdiana Business has reached out to Essenhaus for more information on the expansion. This story will be updated as that information becomes available.