Nestlé USA debuts creamer centre in Arizona
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Nestlé USA has opened its new beverage factory and distribution centre in Glendale, Arizona in the US. The new facility will produce creamers for several of Nestlé’s go-to brands, including Coffee mate, natural bliss and Starbucks, and has the ability to extend to additional beverages in the future, the company says.
Today, people enjoy coffee and creamer beyond their morning routines, embracing more drinking occasions throughout the day. Additionally, consumers whiten more than 70% of their cups of coffee, with this number expected to increase as younger generations drink more. As the leader in the refrigerated creamers space, Nestlé is poised to capitalise on this opportunity, with an investment of over US$675 million in the Glendale facility.
“Coffee culture is booming across the US as consumers seek more options for customisation and experimentation when it comes to their coffee at home. 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. This new facility was built with the flexibility needed to support innovation, and will play a key role in helping us deliver for our customers and consumers now, and in the future,” said Daniel Jhung, president of coffee and beverage for Nestlé USA. “We are grateful for the warm welcome we have received from the city of Glendale and the state of Arizona, and we look forward to growing alongside this thriving community.”
The new location marks Nestlé USA’s twentieth food and beverage factory and is the latest in its more than US$3 billion investment to enhance its manufacturing capabilities across the US over the past several years. The 630,000-sq-foot facility offers the flexibility to shift production based on changing consumer needs, trends and even seasonality. Its opening brings 300 jobs to the Glendale community and places Nestlé closer to its West Coast retail customers.
The factory is equipped with water management tools to recycle and repurpose up to 75% of its treated process water, with the aim to continuously improve its recycle and reuse capabilities. To further this impact for the facility and community, Nestlé is partnering with students and researchers at Arizona State University to continue exploring innovative water management technologies and waste stream optimisation.
Additionally, it produces creamer bottles that are recyclable and made from food-grade recycled plastic, and is zero waste for disposal, meaning it recycles, composts or recovers energy from waste materials that would have otherwise gone to a landfill. Renewable electricity is also being used by the factory to help reduce carbon emissions.
As part of its mission to unlock the power of food to enhance the quality of life for everyone today, and for generations to come, Nestlé is also announcing a donation of US $100,000 to St. Mary’s Food Bank. This donation will provide enough food for 500,000 meals and supports St. Mary’s work to distribute food at no cost to millions of people, along with providing tailored job training to those facing employment challenges throughout Arizona.
The company has already been engaged in the Glendale community by volunteering with local organisations including The Mission Continues and is fostering the next generation of manufacturing talent by inviting local high school students to the facility to learn about manufacturing career opportunities, the firm notes.
