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Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Inc. plans to invest CAD $6.2 million (approx. $4.5 million) in an expansion of its Delta, British Columbia, facility, increasing maximum production capacity by 15% as demand for chemical-solvent-free decaffeinated coffee continues to grow.
The Toronto-listed company said construction is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2027 without disrupting existing operations. The expansion is scheduled for completion in June 2027, with commercial operations expected to begin the following month.
Swiss Water said the majority of the investment is expected to be funded through operating cash flow, with the remainder financed through existing credit lines.
The capacity expansion comes as demand grows for decaffeinated coffee produced without chemical solvents. Swiss Water uses its proprietary Swiss Water Process to remove caffeine from green coffee without solvents such as methylene chloride.
Frank Dennis, president and CEO of Swiss Water, said: “We are excited to announce that due to growing demand for our decaffeinated coffee and rapidly expanding utilisation of our expanding production capacity, we will be investing in the expansion of our technologically advanced production facility.”
The company said the project is intended to support existing customer demand while enabling it to add trading partners and enter new markets.
Swiss Water operates as a speciality coffee company and green coffee decaffeinator, while its Seaforth Supply Chain Solutions business provides green coffee handling and storage services.
The company said the expansion reflects increasing utilisation of its current production capacity and is part of its wider strategy to respond to demand for decaffeinated coffee made without chemical solvents.
