Poland: Unilever to invest €20 million in Poznan food plant

Unilever, the British multinational consumer goods group, has announced an investment of 90 million PLN ($22.7 million) to expand its food production facility in Poznan, Poland.

The investment is directed at the site’s “Dry Foods” department and aims to increase production capacity for the company’s food brands, including Knorr, Hellmann’s and Amino. The project involves the installation of a new, automated production line and the modernisation of existing infrastructure to enhance operational efficiency. According to the company, the expansion will allow for a higher volume of products to be manufactured for both the Polish domestic market and international export.

Przemysław Fejfer, director of the Unilever factory in Poznan, stated: “The investment in the Poznań plant is a confirmation of the strategic importance of this facility for Unilever’s food business. Thanks to the new production line, we will be able to respond even better to the needs of our consumers and customers, while increasing the efficiency and competitiveness of our plant”.

The move follows previous regional investment by Unilever, which has recently focused on streamlining its European supply chain. The Poznan facility is already one of the company’s largest food production hubs in Central and Eastern Europe, employing several hundred staff.

Source: Milling Middle East & Africa / Unilever