Nespresso has announced an investment of CHF 117 million ($126.34 million approx.) into the expansion of its Avenches production and distribution centre in Switzerland.
The company says the investment will help meet growing consumer demand for its high-quality premium coffees and support international development.
The Avenches centre produces Nespresso Original and Professional coffees, as well as Starbucks by Nespresso products. It also serves as Nespresso’s global distribution centre, shipping capsules to over 80 countries across the world.
Following the investment, Nespresso will have an increased production and logistics capacity. The investment will include three new production lines and the expansion of its distribution centre, ensuring higher turnover in order processing and dispatching.
Nespresso opened its Avenches production centre in 2008 with an initial investment of CHF 300 million ($323.96 million), followed by a further CHF 200 million ($215.97 million) into its infrastructure and operations. Upon completion, the current 16,587-square-metre site will have expanded to 21,310 square metres.
The news comes less than a year after Nespresso announced an investment of $170 million into its Romont production centre, which produces coffees for the brand’s Vertuo and Professional ranges.
“This investment speaks of our long-term sustainable business approach,” said Guillaume Le Cunff, CEO of Nespresso.
“All Nespresso coffees sold worldwide are produced in Switzerland. We are very proud to be able to continue to invest in Switzerland and support our economy, even more so in challenging times such as these,” he added.
Nespresso says the investment will create 50 new jobs by the end of 2022, joining the current 730 employees at the site.
Philippe Leuba, director of the department of economy, innovation and sport of the Canton of Vaud, said: “This very important investment demonstrates the attractiveness of this region, including in the industrial sector.
“By creating several dozen additional jobs, Nespresso is expanding its Avenches site and strengthening the position of the Swiss Food Nutrition Valley, an initiative launched by Nestlé and the Canton of Vaud to promote Switzerland as an innovation hub in the field of food and nutrition.”
Expansion of the distribution centre is set to start in July and is expected to be fully operational by September 2022. Meanwhile, the three new production lines are planned to be operational by March 2022.
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