Nestlé, the world leader in the food and nutrition market, has recently inaugurated a new CHF 200 million production unit at its nutrition factory complex in Konolfingen, Switzerland. The event marks the completion of a four year, CHF 400 million total investment to create a world leading centre of excellence for specialised infant formulas and healthcare nutrition products.

Located in Berne, west-central Switzerland, the factory complex also includes a production unit for probiotic ingredients and a Product Technology Centre (PTC). The new unit will produce Nestlé Nutrition probiotic infant formulas for export to more than 80 countries around the world, as well as healthcare nutrition products for the recently established Nestlé Health Science business.

Referring to Nestlé’s 145-year history in Switzerland, Nestlé Chief Executive Officer Paul Bulcke said, “our investment in Konolfingen reflects our confidence in not only the quality, but also the creativity of Swiss industry. This event also illustrates the continued importance we give to developed markets and the growth we continue to see here.”

“Nestlé has been present in both developed and emerging markets for many decades, and we continue to invest in our innovation and Research and Development capabilities across these different countries. They are all part of the success of our company and our long-term presence all over the world gives us a competitive advantage,” he continued.