After a pandemic-related pause, Campbell Soup Co. was among the many businesses across the country to celebrate National Take Your Child to Work Day. 

As part of the April 27 festivities, the Camden-based soup and snack maker hosted more than 150 kids at its headquarters, giving them a chance to learn about what their parents and guardians do at work.

The children, who ranged from ages 8 to 14, also participated in hands-on workshops led by different departments, including bee-friendly seeds with the corporate responsibility and sustainability team, an online safety workshop with the IT security team, learning the art of fresh pasta making and participating in an egg drop challenge.

A company spokesperson said, “This day is a great way for children of employees to learn about the work that happens at Campbell and is one of the many things that make Campbell a great place to work.”

The return of the event – Campbell’s first since 2019 – comes as the company embarks on a plan to invest $50 million to upgrade and expand its 150-year-old headquarters amid a consolidation of its snack businesses from Connecticut and North Carolina.

Construction is expected to start soon, the company said.

The changes, which are expected to occur over the next three years, will add about 330 positions to Campbell’s Camden offices, bringing the total local workforce to about 1,600.

Currently, Campbell is recruiting for 100 open positions at headquarters, including marketing, finance and human resources.

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