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Nestlé Opens State-of-the-Art Beverage Factory and DC in Arizona

Written by Staff | May 12, 2025 1:07:50 PM

Nestlé USA recently opened a new beverage factory and distribution center (DC) in Glendale, AZ. 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.

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 capitalize on this opportunity, and with an investment of over $675 million in the Glendale facility, Nestlé is growing its manufacturing network to deliver for these consumers today, and into the future.

"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,” says 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. 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."

Investment in U.S. Manufacturing & Sustainability

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-sq-foot facility is outfitted with advanced technology and digital tools, enabling 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.

Building on its years of work and progress to help create a more sustainable future, Nestlé designed the new facility with sustainability at the forefront:

  • 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 optimization.
  • The factory produces creamer bottles that are recyclable and made from food-grade recycled plastic.
  • The factory 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 being utilized by the factory to help reduce carbon emissions.

The facility adds to Nestlé’s factory presence in Arizona, joining both Nestlé Purina in Flagstaff and Nestlé Health Science in Prescott.

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