The new factory in Karawang, West Java, is due to begin production in early 2013. It will produce Cerelac infant cereals, Milo chocolate malt drinks and, eventually, Dancow milk powder.
The new Nestlé factory will help satisfy Indonesian consumers’ increasing demand for nutritious, branded products at affordable prices, the company said.
Arshad Chaudhry, president director of Nestlé Indonesia, said: “Our decision to invest USD 200m in Karawang is consistent with the growth in demand and our confidence in the rapidly developing economy of Indonesia. We are very optimistic about the growth opportunities in Indonesia. It has a large, progressive population and the economic environment is very conducive for growth.”
The Karawang factory, Nestlé’s fourth factory in Indonesia, will also benefit the community by creating jobs for over 600 people.
Chaudry added: “Nestlé’s responsibility is not only to provide consumers with high-quality, nutritious products, but also to create value along our value chains. The new project will give positive contribution for growth of the industry and economy, provides new employment opportunities, which in turn improving income and livelihoods of the society.”
Source: Nestlé
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