The new mixing plant, representing a £17.5 million investment, features the latest equipment and design standards to help make high-quality products more efficiently Nestlé is investing £28 million in its…

The new mixing plant, representing a £17.5 million investment, features the latest equipment and design standards to help make high-quality products more efficiently

Nestlé is investing £28 million in its Dalston factory in Cumbria, home of Nescafé Frothy Coffee, reinforcing its commitment to cutting-edge manufacturing, sustainable operations and long-term growth. This major upgrade includes the construction of a state-of-the-art mixing plant and the installation of two advanced high-tech packing lines, capable of producing up to 60,000 frothy coffee sachets per hour.

The new mixing plant, representing a £17.5 million investment, features the latest equipment and design standards to help make high-quality products more efficiently. The four-storey facility will reduce heavy lifting by 80 per cent thanks to a new system that handles ingredients in larger bags, cutting down on manual work and improving accuracy. The plant will improve operational efficiency and recipe accuracy while supporting the factory’s long-term master plan volumes.

In addition, Nestlé is investing £10.7 million in two new packing lines that will replace older lines. One of the new lines can produce an impressive 60,000 sachets per hour using cutting-edge technology that ensures smoother and more efficient movement of items. These new lines will be able to use new packaging materials, including MONO PP laminate, allowing for the packaging to be fully recyclable and supporting Nestlé’s sustainability goals.

Richard Watson, CEO of Nestlé UK & Ireland, said: “We are very proud of our British manufacturing and this investment reflects the great work being done by our teams to position the UK as a market with significant manufacturing expertise and capability.

“The Dalston investment is a prime example of how we’re investing in the future of the British food and drink industry – modernising our operations and supporting local jobs, driving growth opportunities and being more sustainable.”