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Paulig has invested €42 million on a new savoury snacks production facility in Spain, as it aims to strengthen its presence in the Tex-Mex and snacking categories in Europe. Paulig is a food and beverage company providing a range of products including coffees, Tex-Mex products, world foods, spices and snacks. The company operates across 13 countries and has production facilities in six, spanning Finland, Sweden, Estonia, the UK, Spain and Belgium. Meanwhile, Paulig's snack factories are situated in Spain and Belgium. Rolf Ladau, CEO of Paulig, said: "This investment marks an important step in the execution of our international growth strategy. It will further strengthen our position in the Tex Mex and snacking categories in Europe after the acquisition of the snacking company Liven in Spain in 2022. It will also increase the company’s innovation capabilities in these categories." “Snacking is currently one of the fastest growing categories within the food sector. We are firmly committed to accelerating profitable growth in this category over the long term, in collaboration with our trade partners. Our snacks are made from sustainable raw materials that enable the inclusion of vegetables, fruits, grains, pulses, and vegetable oils." Thomas Panteli, Paulig's SVP of supply chain and sourcing, added: “We are planning to inaugurate our new factory during 2026. We want to be a trusted partner for our customers, and with the new facility, we are dedicated to maintaining a steady supply of innovative snacks to meet growing demand in the future. We want to offer our customers high-quality products that are made in a sustainable and efficient way. Furthermore, we currently employ approximately 340 people in Spain and anticipate hiring many more in the years ahead." Construction of the facility is set to start in 2025, with production expected to begin in 2026.