Grant Funding will Support Finalization of Construction and Equipment Installation at New 44,000-Square-Foot Manufacturing Facility in Defiance, Ohio
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barfresh Food Group Inc. (the "Company" or "Barfresh") (NASDAQ:BRFH), a provider of frozen, ready-to-blend and ready-to-drink beverages, today announced significant operational progress at its recently acquired Arps Dairy facility in Defiance, Ohio and receipt of final approval for a $2.4 million government grant to support construction of a new manufacturing facility.
Barfresh has now commenced successfully manufacturing its core product portfolio at the existing 15,000-square-foot facility, including bottled beverages, carton products, gallon and half-gallon formats, which collectively represent approximately 90% of Barfresh's total revenue. Since completing the Arps Dairy acquisition in early October 2025, Barfresh has rapidly integrated production operations, marking a critical milestone in transitioning to an integrated manufacturing model that enhances operational control and margin expansion.
Barfresh has also received final approval for a $2.4 million government grant to support its new 44,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Defiance, Ohio. The grant will be utilized to finalize construction of the facility and install specialized equipment necessary for full-scale production operations, which are expected to commence in 2026. The new facility will significantly increase Barfresh's manufacturing capabilities beyond the current 15,000-square-foot processing facility.
Riccardo Delle Coste, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We are extremely pleased with the rapid progress we've achieved in transitioning production ...
