BDB Facilitates Nearly 100,000 Square Feet of Expansions Through Public-Private Partnerships
Palm Beach County, FL (May 27, 2025) — The Business Development Board (BDB) of Palm Beach County (BDB) announced the expansion of two innovation-focused companies—Ideal Nutrition and G.O.A.T. Foods—totaling nearly 100,000 square feet of new operational space and bringing 300 high-quality jobs to the region. These expansions were made possible through collaborative public-private partnerships and reflect Palm Beach County’s continued commitment to fostering a forward-looking, innovation-driven economy.
G.O.A.T. Foods:
G.O.A.T. Foods, a headquarters overseeing a snack empire of eight brands hosted on high-tech digital storefronts, has secured a 68,000-square-foot facility in Unincorporated Palm Beach County to accommodate its continued growth.
Located at 205 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach, FL, the expansion will create 150 new jobs and retain 75 existing positions
Jonathan Packer, Co-Founder of G.O.A.T. Foods, brings a legacy of retail innovation to the company’s digital-first strategy, running the family-owned business.
A few of their companies include: Licorice.com, Pretzels.com, Caramels.com, Chocolate.com, Taffy.com, Cupcakes.com, Truffles.com, and Cookies.com.
The BDB facilitated expedited permitting in partnership with the Palm Beach County’s Planning, Zoning & Building Department along with several local connections.
Partnership support came from Scott Helms of Helms Development and Christopher Thomson of Cushman & Wakefield
Ideal Nutrition:
Ideal Nutrition, a Palm Beach County-based company known for its innovation and scalable operations of a healthy meal delivery service, is opening a 43,000-square-foot distribution center on Southern Boulevard—marking its third major facility and a significant milestone in its growth trajectory.
The expansion will result in 150 new jobs in advanced logistics, operations, technology and management
The company is making a $2 million capital investment in the new location at 6017 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach
Founded in 2016, Ideal Nutrition already operates a corporate headquarters in downtown West Palm Beach and an additional manufacturing facility on Haverhill Road exceeding 40,000 sq. ft.
Founder and CEO Wolfgang Brunet is a graduate of both Palm Beach State College and Florida Atlantic University.
The BDB facilitated expedited permitting in partnership with the Palm Beach County’s Planning, Zoning & Building Department, workforce development assistance through CareerSource Palm Beach County, as well as business collaborations with Colliers, CBRE, and Prologis.
“These projects illustrate how strategic collaboration between the public and private sectors accelerates innovation and creates meaningful job opportunities,” said Kelly Smallridge, President and CEO of the Business Development Board. “Through partnerships with the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, CareerSource Palm Beach County, and key players throughout the community, we are building an ecosystem designed for sustainable, high-impact growth.”
