Site Overview & Development Goals
Western 7.3 acres is under purchase-and-sale agreement with Pennrose Properties, LLC, with the goal of redeveloping it into a mix of housing and commercial space.
1 of 3Eastern 19.6 acres of the site are currently available.
2 of 3Existing on-site infrastructure including 13.2 kVa electrical line, 6” gas supply line, two-million gallons per day in water pressure, and an 18” sewer line.
3 of 3Project Overview
The former Beech-Nut facility sits in the heart of the Village of Canajoharie, a quaint town on the Mohawk River in New York’s Capital District. The Imperial Packing Company, later known as Beech-Nut Nutrition, started operations on the site in 1891 with the company operating its manufacturing and corporate headquarters at the location until it relocated into a state-of-the-art facility in the nearby Town of Florida in June 2010.
The Village and Montgomery County acquired the property in 2017, creating the opportunity to begin redevelopment of the iconic site encompassing 26.9 acres.
EXIT 29 EAST
The eastern side of the Exit 29 site has approximately 19 acres available for redevelopment.
EXIT 29 WEST
Exciting Residential, Commercial & Retail Project Proposed
The Montgomery County’s Business Development Center has worked with the Village of Canajoharie to update the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) Plan for the Village. Development of the LWRP will provide future investors and the Village with potential access to additional state resources as development work progresses at the site. This portion of the property is currently zoned manufacturing.
Montgomery County has reached an agreement with the State Historic and Preservation Office (SHPO) regarding the western side of the site. Based upon this agreement, the County will incorporate historic features into the surrounding landscape.
In January 2024, Pennrose Properties, LLC, purchased the western side, encompassing approximately 7 acres of the site, for $450,000, with the goal of redeveloping it into a mix of housing and commercial space.
Unlimited Potential
The former Beech-Nut site located at Exit 29 on the NYS Thruway in upstate New York offers unlimited potential for development across numerous industries from commercial and industrial uses to residential housing and entertainment venues. The Exit 29 Redevelopment Project is fully supported both by Montgomery County and village residents who are eager to welcome the right developer to their vibrant and enthusiastic community.
From breathtaking local scenery to a passionate community there is no better development opportunity in upstate New York.
