Ireland-based Kerry, a food and beverage company, is building a facility in Hanover Township to roast and extract coffee for sustainable coffee products.
The project is expected to create at least 61 full-time jobs over the next three years.
“With this acquisition, Kerry is enhancing production capabilities and leveraging advanced technologies to meet the rising demand for all-natural coffee ingredients across multiple markets, ultimately driving business growth and innovation,” John Cahalane, Kerry North America president and CEO, said. “We are especially proud to partner with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, whose support has been instrumental in making this expansion possible. This collaboration reinforces our belief that Bethlehem is the right place to grow our coffee business and deepen our commitment to sustainable nutrition and local community development.”
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s BusinessPA team coordinated the project, and the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) submitted a funding proposal for a $316,880 Pennsylvania First grant and a $200,000 WEDnetPA grant to train its workers. The agency encouraged the company to apply for the Manufacturing Tax Credit Program.
Kerry employs more than 21,000 people globally, including approximately 6,000 in the United States. DCED Secretary Rick Siger met with Kerry leadership and toured its Global Innovation Center in Naas, Ireland, last week.