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wild with possibility.”
The talks with the NASDAQ-listed company moved quickly, Cocoziello said, crediting the Garibaldi team. That paved the way for an executed lease and the start of the design process, culminating in the township approving the new office and retail buildings last year.
“That process to get approvals was very swift,” he said. “And credit to the town of Bedminster to move quickly here to get a Class A tenant with a great employment base, skilled labor and a lot of jobs being relocated to Bedminster. Without that speed, the deal would not have happened.”
Designed by Nancy Dougherty of Short Hills-based Studio 1200, the new building will evoke Freshpet’s commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable design with the use of healthy materials and renewable sources, electric vehicle charging stations and innovative energy efficiency measures, the company said. It will also look to reflect Bedminster’s inherent charm and character, in a location that’s
Advance Realty Investors has broken ground in Bedminster on a 30,000-square-foot global headquarters for Freshpet, with plans to add 20,000 square feet of new retail space as part of a broader plan to transform a campus on Route 206.
minutes from the town’s central business district.
Bedminster Village Square, meantime, will have significant additional landscaping and a system of pedestrian paths that connect
to the extensive hike-and-bike infrastructure in Bedminster’s
open space network, Advance said. The firm also plans to enhance the 87,000 square feet of existing office space on the campus with cutting- edge updates and design strategies, fostering modern innovation
and collaboration in engaging workspaces.
ConnectOne Bank provided construction financing for the Freshpet building, with Iron Hill Construction Management serving as general contractor. Gladstone Design Inc. provided civil engineering and site design for the retail buildings, which will rise along Route 206
“We’re excited to break ground on our new global headquarters in Bedminster,” said Morris, the
Freshpet co-founder. “This location offers exceptional access to major roadways and a bucolic environment that aligns with our commitment
to a balanced work-life experience. The additional retail and amenities planned by Advance will create a vibrant and supportive campus for our team. We appreciate the warm welcome from Mayor Larry Jacobs and other township and Somerset County officials, which reinforces our decision to make Bedminster our new home.” RE
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Rendering courtesy: Advance
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