Froneri Invests €30 Million to Expand Ice-Cream Production Capacity in Germany
Froneri, the joint venture between Nestlé (NESN.SW) and PAI Partners, is investing €30 million ($34.1 million) to add new production lines at its Osnabrück plant in Lower Saxony, Germany. The investment aims to increase manufacturing capacity for both private-label and branded ice creams, including Mövenpick family packs, with the goal of meeting growing demand from retail partners. Froneri stated that these additions will be operational by 2027. The expansion is part of a broader strategy to strengthen production capabilities in Germany, one of its key markets. Dr. Gotthard Kirchner, head of Froneri's German business, emphasized the significance of this investment for future growth and reliability in fulfilling demand from trading partners. The Osnabrück plant will be joined by new lines dedicated to branded products like Mövenpick. Froneri operates over 30 production facilities globally, including two in Germany. This move follows Nestlé's decision earlier this year to exit its non-Froneri ice-cream businesses and consolidate operations under the joint venture.