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Lactalis announces $55 mn expansion to increase Président Feta Cheese production
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Wednesday, 13 November, 2024, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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California, USA
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Lactalis USA announces a major investment in its Tulare, California facility that will allow it to significantly increase the volume of Président Feta cheese produced in United States. This comes as feta cheese continues to grow in popularity with American consumers. The $55 million investment creates the largest feta production line in United States. It is a subsidiary of Lactalis, the world’s largest dairy company. This new, 38,000 square foot manufacturing line will bring additional capacity for the feta production in United States at its facilities in Tulare and Belmont, Wisconsin.
The project creates 20 full-time positions in Tulare along with 100 temporary or contract positions during construction. The construction timeline spans from 2023-2027, with the line becoming partially operational in May of this year. When completed in 2027, it will have increased its US feta production capacity to address current and future customer and consumer demand.
Esteve Torrens, chief executive officer, Lactalis USA, said, "We are expanding to increase our cheese production capacity at our facility. This investment into new jobs and expanding operations supports our local communities and demonstrates Lactalis’ long-term view for business success in United States. This expansion helps us meet the growing demand for Président Feta cheese in United States, which is good news for our retail customers and consumers who continue to choose Président Feta for cooking at home and creating new occasions to enjoy feta.”
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