Nestlé USA is looking to construct a beverage factory in Glendale following the city council’s unanimous approval during a March 8 meeting.
The food and beverage company invested $675 million in a 143.6-net-acre lot, which will house a 630,000-square-foot facility dedicated to the production of creamers and other products.
While addressing consumer demands and establishing a greater presence in the western United States, this Nestlé location will also generate local economic growth and introduce new jobs into the West Valley.
“We are honored to welcome the largest food and beverage company to Glendale’s New Frontier,” Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers said in a statement.
“Their commitment to long-term positive impact aligns directly with the city’s vision, and we look forward to having them join our community. The significant impact of their fiscal investment and the jobs created will be seen for years to come.”
The land, located on a portion of the Woolf Logistics Center site near Reems Road, was approved for foreign trade zone (FTZ) status. This is an area where both domestic and foreign merchandise receive the same treatment as they would outside of the United States.
Economic Development Officer Randy Huggins said during the meeting the FTZ “encourages local economic stimulation and increases the local tax base, as compared to…
