Westrock Coffee Company has launched a roast to ready-to-drink manufacturing facility in Arkansas, United States, which will be the largest facility of its kind in North America.
The 570,000-square-foot facility cost $315 million and includes a comprehensive beverage development laboratory.
“The opening of the Conway facility marks a critical milestone for Westrock Coffee,” says Scott Ford, Westrock Coffee CEO and Co-founder.
“In line with our commitment as a world leader in beverage innovation, today we launch the largest integrated beverage facility of its kind. This uniquely positions us as a leading force in beverage production across any channel and beverage format. Moreover, this facility extends our commitment to sustainability and responsible sourcing for our customers, farmer partners, and the communities we serve.”
The facility in Conway is built on the latest production capabilities, robotics and end-to-end automation, which allows for smooth manufacturing – from green coffee receiving through roast, grind, and extraction, to bottling and packaging.
According to the company’s statement, this comprehensive approach, coupled with a unique future-ready fully integrated design, enables Westrock Coffee to quickly scale to meet growing industry demands while upholding high quality standards.
In addition, a new 530,000-square-foot warehousing and distribution centre has been built two miles away from the Conway facility, which ensures efficient product distribution, reduces transportation times, and maintains a smooth and transparent flow of materials and finished goods.
Westrock Coffee is a leading coffee and tea supplier in the United States, sourcing coffee and tea from 35 origin countries.
