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Nestlé has announced a BRL 500 million (approx. $88.3 million) investment in Brazil through 2028 to expand its coffee production, grow its fleet of Nestlé Professional machines and accelerate innovation in response to changing consumer habits.

The funding builds on a BRL 1.5 billion (approx. $264.7 million) investment announced in 2024 and reinforces Brazil’s role as a key market for Nestlé’s global coffee strategy.

A portion of the new investment will focus on the company’s Nescafé Dolce Gusto factory in Montes Claros, Minas Gerais – Nestlé’s first plant with Triple Zero certification, which includes operating without water extraction from nature, landfill waste or net greenhouse gas emissions. The site enables local product development, with all launches since 2020 created in Brazil.

Nestlé is also expanding its presence in the out-of-home channel by growing and upgrading its fleet of Nestlé Professional coffee machines, currently the company’s largest globally with over 26,500 units installed in locations such as offices, bakeries and convenience stores. The machines serve around 700,000 cups daily, and Nestlé expects to surpass 250 million servings per year, targeting a 30% increase in machine count by 2026.

The company also continues to invest in sustainable coffee farming through the Nescafé Plan, supporting over 2,200 producer families in Brazil. Participating farms use at least one regenerative practice and record 60% higher productivity than the national average. Nestlé also offers financial incentives for high-quality sustainable coffee.

José Argolo, CEO of Nestlé Professional, commented: “We already have the largest fleet of Nestlé Nescafé Professional machines in the world and the goal is to increase this number by 30% by 2026. This will give more people access to different flavours and experiences with coffee, with consistent preparation, cutting-edge technology and specialized service."

Valéria Pardal, executive director of coffees at Nestlé Brazil, added: “We believe in Brazil’s potential as a strategic hub for coffee production and consumption, both at home and abroad. The investments made until 2028 reinforce our commitment to offering high-quality products, with a positive impact on the entire chain, from the farm to the consumer."

“We continually invest in research to understand the motivations, expectations and consumption habits of Brazilians. This attentive focus helps us innovate with purpose, creating beverages that connect with different lifestyles and that accompany market transformations in a relevant and consistent way."