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Nestlé is investing CHF 563 million into a new Nescafé factory in Thailand – purpose-built to produce soluble coffee, coffee mixes, and ready-to-drink coffee beverages to meet growing demand in Thailand and support export opportunities.
Nestlé has announced a CHF 563 million investment to establish a new Nescafé production facility in Thailand, underlining its long-term commitment to one of its largest coffee markets.
Valued at around CHF 1 billion, Thailand’s coffee sector represents a key growth opportunity for the company as demand continues to rise across the region.
The new manufacturing site will include an integrated distribution centre designed to improve logistics, shorten delivery times, and enhance inventory management, enabling the business to respond more quickly to changing market demand.
Remy Ejel, Executive Vice President and CEO of Zone Asia, Oceania and Africa (AOA), Nestlé
“Coffee is Nestlé’s largest business globally, and Thailand is one of our biggest coffee markets,” said Remy Ejel, Executive Vice President and CEO of Nestlé’s Zone Asia, Oceania and Africa (AOA).
“By investing in Nescafé, one of our most iconic global brands, we are strengthening our ability to meet growing consumer demand and ensuring local brand relevance to deliver consistent, volume-led growth.
“This new state-of-the-art factory will increase our Nescafé 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.”
Remy Ejel, Executive Vice President and CEO of Zone Asia, Oceania and Africa (AOA), Nestlé
SUPPORTING LOCAL INDUSTRY AND COMMUNITIES
Situated in Samut Prakan province, the facility will manufacture the full Nescafé portfolio, including soluble coffee, coffee mixes, and ready-to-drink coffee beverages.
Once operational in the latter half of 2028, the factory will employ more than 500 people whilst creating additional opportunities for Thai farmers and suppliers through the sourcing of locally produced ingredients and raw materials valued at more than CHF 100 million annually. Nestlé expects the investment to generate wider economic benefits for the surrounding communities.
The site will incorporate advanced manufacturing technologies, automation, and artificial intelligence-enabled systems to improve operational performance, product quality, and sustainability.
Amongst the technologies being introduced is Nestlé’s next-generation coffee extraction and aroma recovery system, designed to preserve the aromas released during roasting and enhance the freshness of its coffee products. Robotics and automated systems will also be deployed across packing, transportation, and inventory management processes to improve efficiency throughout the facility.
REINFORCING THAILAND’S COFFEE SECTOR
The investment has received support from Thailand’s Board of Investment, reflecting its alignment with the country’s Bio-Circular Green (BCG) economy strategy.
Nestlé has operated in Thailand for more than 130 years and remains a significant purchaser of locally grown Robusta coffee. The new production facility builds on more than four decades of support for the country’s coffee industry, including the provision of coffee plantlets and initiatives promoting regenerative agriculture and climate resilience. These programmes aim to strengthen coffee quality, improve farmers’ livelihoods, and support environmental protection whilst reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to Thailand’s agricultural sector.
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Lucy Pilgrim is an in-house writer for APAC Outlook Magazine, where she is responsible for interviewing corporate executives and crafting original features for the magazine, corporate brochures, and the digital platform.
