Nestlé intends to invest in Eau Claire Plant in US

Nestlé is planning to expand its manufacturing facility in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, US.

The Wisconsin facilities currently manufacture more than 200 products, including infant formulas, medical nutrition products and nutritional drinks.

Nestlé health science vice-president and technical and production head Bruno Malgrange said: "The community and our workforce have been an important part of our success for many years, and we look forward to our continued partnership.”

The company explained that the investment will increase Nestlé's manufacturing capacity and optimise plant assets to meet the nutritional needs of US consumers.

The expansion is expected to increase production from 100,000t to approximately 120,000t, and would create additional temporary construction and facility jobs.

Nestlé consists of eight main businesses in the US, including Nestlé USA, Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, Nestlé Waters North America, Nestlé Nutrition, Nestlé Professional, Nespresso, Nestlé Skin Health and Nestlé Health Science.