Danone U.S. announced the opening of a new $65 million production line in Jacksonville, Fla., for its coffee and creamer portfolio, which includes brands such as International Delight creamers and STōK Cold Brew Coffee.
Danone says it is also investing in a new regional distribution center in the Jacksonville area, as part of a streamlined, high-capacity distribution network rooted in regional infrastructure. Between adding on to the 115,025-sq-ft manufacturing plant and the distribution center investment, Danone says it is creating nearly 200 new direct and indirect jobs in the Jacksonville community.
Dan Magliocco, President of Danone North America, says, "We are proud to be expanding our operations in Jacksonville and creating new jobs and opportunities in the local community. Today's announcement is the latest example of our over 80-year commitment to American manufacturing and strengthening our local communities. 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-molding process that will increase production capacity and deliver efficiency and sustainability benefits. The company says that leveraging this new technology will result in a 30% reduction in bottle loss, and reduced water usage to create Danone's new recyclable bottles.
