UK | Nestlé has invested GBP 28 million in its Dalston factory in Cumbria, home of Nescafé Frothy Coffee.
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 GBP 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 percent thanks to a new system that handles ingredients in larger bags, reducing manual work and improving accuracy. The plant will improve operational efficiency and recipe accuracy while supporting the factory’s long-term master plan volumes.
“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,” said Richard Watson, CEO of Nestlé UK & Ireland.
“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.”
In addition, Nestlé has invested GBP 10.7 million in two new packing lines to replace older ones.
One of the new lines can produce an impressive 60,000 sachets per hour, using cutting-edge technology that ensures smoother, more efficient movement of items. These new lines will use new packaging materials, including MONO PP laminate, enabling fully recyclable packaging and supporting Nestlé’s sustainability goals.
“We are delighted to have secured this investment, which marks a significant step forward for our Dalston site,” said Ian Pipes, Nestlé Dalston Factory Manager.
“By upgrading our facilities with the latest technology, we’re not only improving product quality but also creating a more sustainable and supportive environment for our teams.”
This investment shows Nestlé’s strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and creating a better workplace for its people. The upgrades at Dalston will help deliver even better products to consumers while reducing environmental impact and improving efficiency on-site.
Nestlé Dalston has been producing Nescafé Frothy Coffee products since 1962. The factory was originally built in Cumbria due to its proximity to dairy farms, which provide the sustainable fresh milk needed to produce 25 million Nescafé Cappuccino and Frothy Coffee sachets every week.
