Nestlé Spain is investing €15m in its Girona factory to develop products with recyclable containers, including Nescafé soluble coffee and Nescafé Dolce Gusto capsules.
The factory will see the construction of new lines of packaging that allows the use of recyclable material, minimising the use of virgin plastics and work with more energy efficient machines. The lines will have the latest technologies, to assist a high level of automation. The work is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
With these new lines, the Nestlé factory in Girona will begin to produce the Nescafé refill bag, which will be made from recyclable material.
The new line will allow the production of various formats by the end of 2025 – from 75 grams to 275 grams – of this product in both its Nescafé Classic and Decaffeinated varieties.
Nestlé is also building a new high-speed line for Nescafé sachets, which will allow the packaging of this product in recyclable monomaterial.
Arnau Pi, director of the Nestlé factory in Girona, noted that the significant investment in the Nescafé soluble coffee and Nescafé Dolce Gusto capsules factory not only reinforces a commitment to sustainability, but also reflects dedication to offering high-quality products to consumers.
“The implementation of these new packaging lines will allow us to use recyclable materials, which is a significant step towards reducing virgin plastics and fostering a circular economy. At Nestlé, we believe that sustainable food is fundamental for the future, and we are committed to leading the way in this transformation,” he said.
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