Candy sold in the U.S. is currently imported from Kervan’s other plants in Turkey, Poland or Egypt. Much of the production for American customers will be moved to the Lehigh Valley.

Turkish candy maker Kervan USA is investing $20M in a new packaging and manufacturing facility in Northampton County.

The $20-million, 90,000-sq.-ft. facility will operate initially as a packaging and distribution facility for candies imported ...