Brazil: Unilever invests in mayonnaise production

Consumer goods giant Unilever has announced an investment of R$80 million ($16.2 million) to expand production of Hellmann’s mayonnaise at its factory in Pouso Alegre, in Brazil’s Minas Gerais state.

Established in 1974, the Pouso Alegre facility manufactures over 200 SKUs including Hellmann’s mayonnaise and Knorr stock cubes, and has around 800 employees.

According to sources, the investment will be used to add a new production line, enabling a “double-digit” increase in production capacity at the plant, which is said to be Unilever’s largest food operation in Latin America.

Commenting on the move, Unilvever Pouso Alegre factory director Edmundo Mollo said: “This investment reflects Unilever’s strategy to enhance production capabilities, meet consumer demand, and support the growth of its popular food brands in key markets. The expansion of Hellmann’s production in Brazil is a significant step for Unilever, reinforcing its position in Latin America’s food industry”.

Construction is expected to be completed by May 2025.

Source: Food Business Africa / Just Food