Nestle, the global food and beverage company has announced an investment of R$ 540 million ($96 million) in its Aracatuba factory in Sao Paulo by 2028.
According to the company, the resources will be allocated to industrial modernisation, operational efficiency gains, incorporating new technologies, and strengthening production capacity. The Araçatuba facility is Nestle Brazil largest factory in terms of net revenue, producing over 180 products, including infant formulas, medical nutrition, and healthy aging lines, primarily for the domestic market, as well as exports to Latin America and the Middle East.
The announcement forms part of Nestle broader investment cycle in Brazil from 2025 to 2028. Marcelo Melchior ceo of Nestle Brazil stated: “The Nutrition and Health area represents one of Nestle main growth avenues worldwide, and Brazil occupies a strategic position in this journey. The investment in Araçatuba demonstrates our confidence in the Brazilian operation’s ability to produce highly technologically complex foods with the highest quality standards, to meet the needs of consumers in Brazil and other countries”.
Alongside production, Nestle is expanding its Medical Visit Program to host over 700 healthcare professionals annually starting in 2027. The plant also incorporates sustainability initiatives, including biomethane usage, 100% clean electricity, and biomass heating.
Source: Nestle
