Sky Nutro, a gummy and nutraceutical manufacturer based in Southbridge, has picked Milford, Massachusetts for a new $12 million headquarters after weighing a competing site in Connecticut. The company says it will move roughly 20 existing jobs and create about 120 new full-time positions at the larger facility. Executives told local officials they plan to lease a sizable industrial space and start ramping up production and hiring this summer.
Deal details and the numbers
According to the Boston Business Journal, Sky Nutro is planning about $12 million worth of building renovations and equipment for the Milford headquarters, with the town ultimately edging out a Connecticut option. The outlet reports that around 20 current employees will relocate, and that the company expects to add roughly 120 roles in manufacturing, engineering and operations. Local officials and business leaders have framed the move as a notable private investment for Milford’s industrial base.
Company profile and current footprint
Founded in 2021, Sky Nutro describes itself as a contract manufacturer focused on reduced-sugar gummies, fruit snacks and other functional nutrition products. The company lists its Southbridge facility at 65 Moon Street on Sky Nutro's website. It has expanded into private-label and co-manufacturing work for established brands and says it needs additional space to grow production and R&D. Company leaders have pointed to that existing Southbridge footprint as the springboard for a search for a much larger site.
Where they'll set up shop
Representatives told Milford’s Select Board they intend to lease about 93,000 square feet at 5–7 Industrial Road and expect to vacate the roughly 22,000-square-foot Southbridge plant by the end of 2026. Officials at the meeting were told the project carries an estimated $12 million in building renovations and personal property, and that hiring could begin as early as July. Sky Nutro also said it will seek a state tax credit and asked the town for a municipal support letter as part of that process, according to local coverage.
Company pitch to the town
“The specific mission was that we weren’t just out there to create sugar-filled products with petroleum-based colors,” CEO Nate Spock told the Select Board, underscoring the company’s reduced-sugar and ingredient-focused approach. He also said Sky Nutro plans to offer internships and co-op opportunities for local students as it steps up hiring and training. Those remarks, along with the project details, were described in local coverage of the presentation.
What comes next
Town officials still need to finalize and submit the municipal support letter, and the company must clear any required state review before construction work begins. Sky Nutro’s timeline points to hiring later this summer if everything moves forward. If the project proceeds as outlined, Milford stands to gain a mid-size private investment and a new manufacturing employer in its industrial corridor. The Boston Business Journal noted the decision as one more sign that Massachusetts is actively competing for manufacturing projects that bring middle-skill jobs.
