Nestlé USA on Tuesday announced the grand opening of its new beverage factory and distribution center in Glendale, Arizona.
The new facility will produce creamers for several of Nestlé’s brands, including Coffee mate, natural bliss and Starbucks, and has the ability to extend to additional beverages in the future.
Nestlé invested more than $675 million in the Glendale facility.
“Coffee culture is booming across the U.S. as consumers seek more options for customization and experimentation when it comes to their coffee at home,” said Daniel Jhung, president of Coffee & Beverage for Nestlé USA. “As the definitive leader in the refrigerated creamers space, we are focused on delivering on those consumer needs to drive the growth of our business and the category.”
The new location marks Nestlé USA’s 20th food and beverage factory and is the latest in its more than $3 billion investment to enhance its manufacturing capabilities across the U.S. over the past several years. The 630,000-square-foot facility is outfitted with advanced technology and digital tools, enabling the flexibility to shift production based on changing consumer needs.
It is expected to add 300 jobs and move the company closer to its its West Coast retail customers.
The factory is also equipped with water management tools to recycle and repurpose up to 75% of its treated processed water. Nestlé is partnering with students and researchers at Arizona State University to continue exploring innovative water management technologies and waste stream optimization.