USA | Danone announced the opening of a new USD 65 million production line in Jacksonville, Florida.
This expansion of the 115,025 square-foot facility, which has been a cornerstone of the Jacksonville community since 1948, supports the continued growth of Danone’s coffee and creamer portfolio, including high-performing brands such as International Delight creamers and STōK Cold Brew Coffee.
Danone is also investing in a new regional distribution centre in the Jacksonville area, as part of a streamlined, high-capacity distribution network rooted in regional infrastructure.
This investment will allow the company to enhance its supply chain efficiency and deliver products at peak freshness across the Southeastern US. Between the manufacturing plant and the distribution centre, Danone is creating nearly 200 new direct and indirect jobs in the Jacksonville community.
With 90 percent of Danone products already made domestically, the company is committed to having a strong, self-reliant domestic supply chain. Through this investment, Danone aims to increase product availability on shelves nationwide and shorten the path from production to customer delivery.
“We are proud to be expanding our operations in Jacksonville and creating new jobs and opportunities in the local community. The announcement is the latest example of our over 80-year commitment to American manufacturing and strengthening our local communities," said Dan Magliocco, President, Danone North America.
"We are focused on serving our consumers as our business continues to grow and innovate, and we are committed to accelerating these investments to play our part in driving economic growth."
The new Jacksonville line features cutting-edge technology, including a unique bottle-moulding process that will increase production capacity and deliver efficiency and sustainability benefits. Leveraging this new technology will result in a 30 percent reduction in bottle loss and reduced water usage to create Danone’s new recyclable bottles.
