Danone Expands to Boost US Coffee Creamer Market
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Danone invests $65 million to expand its US coffee creamer production facilities in Pennsylvania to meet the growing demand for dairy and plant-based creamers.
Danone North America is committing $65 million to upgrade its Mount Crawford, Pennsylvania facility, aiming to strengthen its position in the US coffee creamer market. This strategic move focuses on expanding production capacity, particularly in the flourishing flavored and plant-based creamer sectors. Expected to create around 50 new jobs, the expansion involves advanced processing and packaging capabilities.
The company’s brands, namely International Delight, Silk, and So Delicious, are major contributors to the surge in demand for customized and functional beverage options. Shane Grant, CEO of Danone North America, highlighted the importance of local manufacturing to enhance supply chain resilience and sustainability, further aligning with Danone’s operational excellence and regional economic development goals.
The initiative also seeks to optimize energy and water use at the enhanced facility. Furthermore, Danone is channeling efforts into market intelligence and product innovation, leveraging consumer insights to introduce new keto-friendly and zero-sugar offerings. This investment aligns with Danone’s broader transformation strategy to adapt its global portfolio to evolving consumer preferences, reaffirming its confidence in the future of dairy and plant-based products in the coffee segment.
The company’s brands, namely International Delight, Silk, and So Delicious, are major contributors to the surge in demand for customized and functional beverage options. Shane Grant, CEO of Danone North America, highlighted the importance of local manufacturing to enhance supply chain resilience and sustainability, further aligning with Danone’s operational excellence and regional economic development goals.
The initiative also seeks to optimize energy and water use at the enhanced facility. Furthermore, Danone is channeling efforts into market intelligence and product innovation, leveraging consumer insights to introduce new keto-friendly and zero-sugar offerings. This investment aligns with Danone’s broader transformation strategy to adapt its global portfolio to evolving consumer preferences, reaffirming its confidence in the future of dairy and plant-based products in the coffee segment.
