Nestlé brings Russian Maggi production factory online

Swiss food giant Nestlé has opened a new facility in Russia for its Maggi range of products, following an investment of CHF73m ($80.7m).

Located in Vyazniki in the Vladimir region, the plant will cater to the local demand as well as export Maggi products to other Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries.

It will manufacture Maggi products, including seasonings, sauces, instant soups, bouillons and purees, with a production capacity of 30,000t each year.

The project has increased employment in the region by creating jobs for more than 600 people.

Nestlé started the first phase of operations at the site in 2012 with the filling and packing of Maggi culinary products, in order to cater to increasing domestic demand.

Nestlé Zone Europe head Laurent Freixe said that the company’s continuing investment in the development of its production capacities and introduction of advanced food production technologies demonstrates its long-term commitment to Russia and its consumers.

"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.

In Russia, the company manufactures ice cream, coffee, confectionery, infant cereals, and culinary product brands.

Nestlé has to date invested more than $1.5bn in its manufacturing and distribution facilities in Russia.

In recent years, the company has been investing significantly in Europe – in June, it announced a €220m investment in its Nescafé Dolce Gusto site in Germany.

Earlier this year, Nestlé announced plans to establish a new factory and distribution centre in Poland with an investment of CHF93m, and to invest more than CHF29m to strengthen its supply chain in Russia.

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Image: The facility will produce 30,000t of Maggi products each year, including seasonings, sauces, instant soups, bouillons and purees. Photo courtesy of Nestlé.