In the village of Smolyhiv in the Volyn region, the Swiss company Nestlé has completed a large-scale investment project by opening a new noodle production factory. The investment in construction amounted to about $50 million (CHF40 million), and the preparation and launch of the enterprise took two years.
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Production Capacity and Export Orientation
On the first production line, which is already operational, it is planned to produce 5,000 tons of noodles by the end of 2025. The company intends to expand production: additional lines are planned to be launched over the next two years. The production is primarily focused on export – 75% of the finished products are intended for supply to European Union countries.
“The main ingredients for production are of Ukrainian origin: in particular, wheat and sunflower oil.”
Impact on the Economy and Employment
The factory has become Nestlé’s fourth enterprise in Ukraine and the second in the Volyn region, located next to the already operational plant in Torchin. The opening of the new production facility has created over 300 jobs, and with the introduction of new lines, the number of employees could grow to 1,500. Additionally, the company’s activities will contribute to an increase in tax revenues to the local budget.
The launch of the factory in Volyn has become one of the largest investment projects in Ukraine’s food industry in recent years, which is particularly significant in the context of war. The company emphasizes the use of Ukrainian raw materials and the development of the local economy.