o boost growth in Europe by opening a new CHF 73 million (about 2.6 billion roubles) Maggi factory in Russia. The new factory is Nestlé’s 11th production facility in Russia.“Nestlé has confirmed its long-term commitment to Russia and its consumers by continuing to invest in the development of its production capacities, and introducing advanced technologies in its food production,” said Laurent Freixe, Nestlé’s Head of Zone Europe at the opening ceremony in Vyazniki
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“With this new factory, Nestlé is opening a new chapter for the Maggi business and is setting a new standard for technology in culinary production in Russia,” he added.
The facility, in Vyazniki in the region of Vladimir, is set to produce about 30,000 tonnes of Maggi products including seasonings, sauces, instant soups, bouillons and purees each year, which will be distributed across Russia and exported to other Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries. The company has also increased employment in the area by creating jobs for more than 600 people.
Earlier this year, Nestlé said that it will invest CHF93m in a new factory and distribution center in Poland, and more than CHF29m to strengthen its supply chain in Russia. These are a series of investments Nestlé has made in Europe over the past few years.
Over the past 17 years, Nestlé has invested more than $1.5bn in its manufacturing and distribution facilities in Russia. The company offers ice cream, coffee, confectionery, infant cereals, and culinary product brands in the country.
