Nestlé inaugurates factory in Dubai
Nestlé has inaugurated its new Al-Maha factory in Dubai, producing Nescafé coffee and Maggi cooking aids for the local and regional market.
Nestlé has inaugurated its new Al-Maha factory in Dubai, producing Nescafé coffee and Maggi cooking aids for the local and regional market. Now operating at full capacity, the site employs 340 people from 20 countries. The Al-Maha factory is Nestlé’s 18th production site in the Middle East, with an investment of CHF 145 million (approximately $147.6 million).
The environmental performance of the factory will contribute to the company’s ambition to strive for zero impact in its operations by 2030. The plant recycles 100% of waste from products and raw materials, reaching zero waste to landfill in that area and helping fulfil the company’s commitment to send zero waste for disposal by 2020. The site also saves energy, with 100% LED lighting and insulation technology that reduce the need for air conditioning. There are water saving mechanisms in place and plans to install solar power generation.