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Nestle, the Swiss food and drink group, is to resume operations at its Palmeira das Missoes facility in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, following an investment of R$60 million ($10.7 million). The plant is intended to become a production centre for whey, a key ingredient in the company’s infant formula products.
According to the company, the updated facility will have a daily processing capacity of one million litres of milk and whey. The move follows a period of suspended activity at the site and is intended to strengthen the Nestle local supply chain for its infant nutrition business.
The project will involve partnerships with regional dairy farmers to ensure a supply of raw materials. Fabio Spinelli, director of agriculture at Nestle Brasil, stated: “This investment reinforces our commitment to the region and the development of the dairy chain in Rio Grande do Sul”.
The expansion aligns with Nestle’s $1 billion strategy to enhance its industrial footprint and product portfolio within the Brazilian market, announced last year.
Source: Nestle / Agrofy News / Dairy Business MEA / SuperVarejo
