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If you visit many of the supermarkets in the southern United States, and walk through their aisles until you reach the canned food, you can feel the vibe of Latino dreams and the work of migrant hands. Blue Runner is an American company that dates back to 1918, but it was not until 1946 that they settled in the state of Louisiana and more specifically in the city of Gonzales. They started making sugar cane syrup, but with the arrival of the 50's, the construction of a production building and the recipe of a Mexican woman, Blue Runner began to cook beans.

Staff Report Gonzales Mayor Barney Arceneaux and Blue Runner Foods President Richard Thomas announced the manufacturer will make a $2.26 million capital investment to expand its production with a frozen foods line. The company hopes to complete the expansion by the end of the year at its site in Gonzales, according to a release from the mayor’s office. “As the ‘Jambalaya Capital of the World,’ the City of Gonzales is a global ambassador for Louisiana cuisine,” Arceneaux said. “Blue Runner Foods’ continued expansion embodies not only our love of food, but also the local tradition...

Gonzales Weekly Citizen On a night when the Gonzales City Council approved a proclamation declaring March as Flood Awareness Month, public concerns over drainage issues prompted the council to table approval of a proposed new subdivision. Councilman Tyler Turner made a motion to table approval of a preliminary plat and drainage impact study of the proposed development of 10.3 acres into 28 lots on Orice Roth Road adjacent to Gonzales Middle School. Tyler proposed a community meeting so that councilmen and the public could gather more information. "A community meeting would be the best option,...

Gonzales-based company, Blue Runner, to expand and produce frozen foods 1 month 51 minutes 31 seconds ago Monday, March 08 2021 Mar 8, 2021 March 08, 2021 7:10 AM March 08, 2021 in News Source: The Advocate Share: GONZALES - A popular Gonzales-based food brand known for its red beans, navy beans, and jambalaya is hoping to expand into frozen foods by means of a new $2.2. million production facility. According to The Advocate, Blue Runner's first frozen products will be limited to sausage gumbo and red beans with sausage, said Katie Bautsch, vice-president of operations for the family-owned b...

Louisiana Based Blue Runner Foods Expanding As a non-native of Louisiana, my quest for great Louisiana food often requires me to know somebody to get the taste just right. Fortunately for me, one of the folks I found early in my days in the Bayou State was Blue Runner. I have been a fan of Blue Runner Red Beans, White Beans, Navy Beans, and even Black-Eyed Peas from the first day I discovered them. It has just been announced that those of us who like our Blue Runner brands won't have to search the canned veggies aisle at our local supermarkets for the company's products in the future. Blue Ru...