Tuesday, Nestlé USA led the grand opening of its new beverage factory and distribution center in Glendale.

The facility will produce creamers for several of Nestlé’s go-to brands, including Coffee mate, natural bliss and Starbucks, and has the ability to extend to additional beverages in the future.

Nestlé is poised to capitalize on demand with an investment of more than $675 million in the Glendale facility, at 8531 N. 150th Ave., Waddell.

“Coffee culture is booming across the U.S. as consumers seek more options for customization and experimentation. As the definitive leader in the refrigerated creamers space, we are focused on delivering on those consumer needs to drive the growth of our business and the category,” stated Daniel Jhung, president of coffee & beverage for Nestlé USA. “We are grateful for the warm welcome we have received from the city of Glendale and the state of Arizona.”

Nestlé is committed to having a positive community impact. At the grand opening, the company announced a donation of $100,000 to St. Mary’s Food Bank. This donation will provide enough food for 500,000 meals.

The new location marks Nestlé USA’s 20th food and beverage factory. The 630,000-square-foot facility is outfitted with advanced technology and digital tools, enabling the flexibility to shift production based on changing consumer needs, trends and even seasonality.

This factory brings 300 jobs to Glendale and the West Valley, while placing Nestlé closer to its West Coast retail customers.

Factory sustainability eatures include:

• The factory is equipped with water management tools to recycle and repurpose up to 75% of its treated processed water, with the aim to continuously improve its recycle and reuse capabilities. Nestlé is partnering with students and researchers at Arizona State University to continue exploring innovative water management technologies and waste stream optimization.
• The factory produces creamer bottles that are recyclable and made from food-grade recycled plastic.
• The factory is zero waste for disposal, meaning it recycles, composts or recovers energy from waste materials that would otherwise go to a landfill.
• Renewable electricity is in use to help reduce carbon emissions.

“The city of Glendale is honored to partner with Nestlé to bring jobs to our community and advance our economy as a hub to propel the food and beverage industry forward,” stated Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers. “Nestlé’s presence will have a lasting and positive impact to pave way for our city’s vibrant future.”

The Glendale facility adds to the company's Arizona presence, joining both Nestlé Purina in Flagstaff and Nestlé Health Science in Prescott.