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Lactalis USA has announced plans to invest $55 million to increase the volume of Président feta cheese produced in the US.
The investment will be implemented at Lactalis’ Tulare facility in California, and comes as feta cheese continues to grow in popularity with consumers across the nation.
The $55 million injection will create a new 38,000 square foot manufacturing line, boosting capacity for Lactalis USA’s feta production in the US at its facilities in Tulare and Belmont, Wisconsin.
The project will create 20 full-time positions in Tulare along with 100 temporary positions during construction – the construction timeline spans from 2023-2027.
The new production line is outfitted based on a complete 3D ergonomic analysis to support worker wellbeing and safety, in addition to automated air flow control and in-line production.
The Tulare manufacturing facility is one of the most advanced of Lactalis’ 11 manufacturing facilities across the US, incorporating the latest technologies. Lactalis USA produces a variety of products at its Tulare facility including Kraft Parmesan, Knudsen Cottage Cheese and Sour Cream and Kraft sweet whey powder.
Once completed in 2027, the line – which become partially operational in May of this year – will boost Lactalis USA’s feta production capacity to address current and future demand.
Esteve Torrens, chief executive officer of 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 the US. This expansion helps us meet the growing demand for Président feta cheese in the 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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