USA: Nissin Foods to build $228 million manufacturing facility in South Carolina
Nissin Foods, an instant noodle manufacturer, has announced an investment of $228 million to develop a third U.S. manufacturing facility in Greenville County, South Carolina. The 640,000 sq ft facility will produce a range of products from the Nissin Foods lineup, including Top Ramen, Cup Noodles, and Hot & Spicy Fire Wok, with the ability […]
Australia: Good Earth Dairy to open camel milk facility
Good Earth Dairy, an Australia commercial camel milk producer, has secured a government grant to support construction of a fresh and powdered camel milk processing facility in Perth, according to a report in Business News Australia. The A$20 million ($14.2 million) project aims to establishing Australia’s first dairy facility exclusively for camel milk products, generating […]
Switzerland: Hero to close jam factory
Hero, the Swiss preserves, snacks, and infant nutrition manufacturer, has announced plans to close its jam-making factory in Lenzburg, Switzerland, where the firm also has its headquarters. The decision was taken by the board after employee proposals submitted during the consultation period did not provide a viable alternative, the company said in a statement. The plant […]
Ireland: Ornua investing €40 million at butter production facility
Ornua, the Irish dairy cooperative, has announced a €40 million ($44 million) development at Kerrygold Park, its butter production facility in Mitchelstown, Ireland. This investment will increase Kerrygold Park’s annual processing capacity to 80,000 tonnes of butter, equivalent to over 1 million packs daily. Commenting on the move, Ornua co-operative chair Aidan O’Driscoll said: “We […]
USA: Keurig Dr Pepper to invest $100 million in coffee plant expansion
Keurig Dr Pepper, the soft drinks and coffee firm, has announced plans to invest $100 million to expand its coffee roasting facility in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, generating more than 250 new jobs by 2027. The facility, which was opened two years ago with an initial $380 million investment, is focused on roasting and packaging […]
Ireland: Amber Beverage Group to invest €35 million in new whiskey distillery
Global spirits firm Amber Beverage Group (ABG) has announced plans to invest €35 million ($35.9 million) in a new distillery for its Walsh whiskey business in Dunleckney, Ireland. The new facility will become the home for the premium brand Writers’ Tears and The Irishman, and is expected to reach a production capacity of 4 million […]
USA: Ruiz Foods to expand facility in Vernon
Ruiz Foods, a Mexican food firm, has announced the acquisition of two facilities in Vernon, CA to expand its overall manufacturing space by approximately 150,000 sq ft. Ruiz Foods subsidiary RG1 Holding Co acquired both of the buildings in October 2022. The expansion is intended boost the company’s manufacturing capacity on the US west coast. […]
Philippines: Unilever opens new factory to bolster personal care manufacture
Unilever, the multinational consumer goods giant, has opened a new €80 million ($78.4 million) factory in the Philippines to increase production of its personal care ranges in the country by 15%. Located in the province of Cavite, the factory will manufacture Sunsilk and Creamsilk haircare products, as well as deodorant ranges from Rexona and Dove. […]
Brazil: PepsiCo to expand snack manufacturing capacity
PepsiCo, the global snacks giant, has announced plans to expand its manufacturing operation in Cabo de Santo Agostinho, north-eastern Brazil, with a new production line, creating over 300 jobs. The new line will boost production capacity by 30% and allow the manufacture of products under the Torcida brand, as well as for the Cheetos, Cebolitos […]
Netherlands: Louis Dreyfus Company, Instanta open Vietnam coffee plant
Netherlands-based commodities firm Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) and Polish private label coffee manufacturer Instanta have announced the opening of a new plant in Binh Duong province, Vietnam, for the manufacture of freeze-dried coffee. The joint venture facility, which will have an annual production capacity of 5,600 tonnes, was established to meet rising global demand for instant coffee, particularly […]