Nestlé will invest US$698 million in a new coffee factory in Thailand.

Nestlé is raising capital to invest US$698 million in the construction of a new coffee production facility in Thailand. The plant will be located in the city of Samut Prakan and will produce the full range of Nescafé products, including instant coffee, coffee blends, and ready-to-drink beverages. According to Nestlé's Vice President for Asia, Oceania, and Africa, Remy Ejel, the Thai coffee market is dynamic and generates approximately US$1.24 billion annually. "Coffee is Nestlé's largest business globally, and Thailand is one of our largest coffee markets," says Ejel. "This new factory will increase our production capacity in Southeast Asia and contribute to the long-term growth of our coffee business in one of the world's most dynamic coffee markets," he adds. The facility will utilize Nestlé's latest coffee extraction technology, designed to preserve the aromas released by the roasted bean and help provide a fresher coffee experience. The factory will also utilize robotics and automated systems to optimize packaging, transportation, and inventory management. The multinational has been present in Thailand for over 130 years and claims to be one of the main buyers of locally grown Robusta coffee.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.