Westrock Coffee Opens Roast to RTD Manufacturing Facility in Arkansas
Westrock Coffee, a leading player in innovative beverage solutions, has officially launched its 570,000-square-foot roast to ready-to-drink (RTD) manufacturing facility in Conway, Arkansas. With a remarkable 5 million investment, this cutting-edge facility represents the largest of its kind globally.
By integrating state-of-the-art robotics and end-to-end automation, the facility ensures seamless production and sets a new benchmark for beverage manufacturing. Additionally, a 530,000-square-foot warehousing and distribution center, located just two miles away, will support the RTD site, optimizing product distribution and reducing transportation times.
Westrock Coffee CEO, Scott Ford, highlighted that this new facility solidifies the company’s commitment to innovation and positions it at the forefront of RTD coffee and beverage production. This move reinforces the company’s focus on meeting rising demand in the RTD coffee sector, ensuring a proactive approach to meet customer needs.
Facility Highlights:
– Global Packaging and Distribution Services: The facility offers complete solutions from green coffee receiving to roasting, grinding, extraction, and packaging, showcasing its ability to deliver on a global scale.
– Research and Development Laboratory: The on-site lab allows for continuous product innovation and future-ready development, ensuring seamless transitions from concept to commercial production.
Background:
Westrock Coffee sources coffee and tea from 35 countries and has trading offices in 10 countries. This strategic move complements the company’s earlier acquisitions and investments in innovative production capabilities, solidifying its stance in the global beverage industry.
