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Conagra Brands, the US-headquartered food manufacturer, has announced an investment of M$550 million ($31.9 million) to expand and modernise its production facility in Irapuato, Guanajuato. The project is designed to strengthen the company’s operational capacity and long-term growth strategy within the country.
The investment will focus on extending production lines and upgrading packaging technology to raise output and improve manufacturing efficiency. The Irapuato site is a strategic hub for the business, accounting for 94% of Conagra’s total sales volume in Mexico and producing key brands including ACT II, Del Monte and Hunt’s.
Alberto Cavia, director general of Conagra Brands Mexico, stated that the expansion “reflects our long-term commitment to sustainable growth, innovation and the development of the food sector in Mexico”. The facility benefits from proximity to local raw materials such as corn, potatoes and carrots, and has treated over 3.1 million cubic metres of wastewater since 2015.
Conagra Brands, which recently expanded its manufacturing footprint in the USA with a $220 million investment in Arkansas, currently maintains a workforce of over 800 employees across its Mexican operations.
Source: Just Food / Food Business News / Yahoo Finance / Mexico Business News
