The Nestle factory has been operating at Smithtown on the NSW mid north coast since 1921. It is where Milo was invented 80 years ago, and has been produced at the factory ever since. The factory also manufactures Nesquik and Malted Milk.
The latest investment is the the final stage of a substantial project to expand the production capabilities of its factory at Smithtown on the NSW mid north coast. It includes building new facilities to house state-of-the-art technology, the first of its kind in Australia.
The company had already sunk $53 million into the factory to bring production of Nescafe's coffee sachet range, Nescafé Café Menu permanently there after a foot and mouth outbreak in South Korea in 2010. The investment has created nearly 25 full time positions since 2011.
Nestlé Australia's business executive manager - beverages, Evan Gongolidis, stated, "The decision to create this substantial investment and a long term vision for our business in Smithtown is a tribute to the region, its residents and the local economy. Smithtown has proved to be a wonderful home for us to produce iconic products such as Milo that have been enjoyed in the homes of generations of Australians."
“Nestlé is not only one of the biggest employers in the area but has also been in Smithtown for more than ninety years - with many more to come,” State Member for Oxley, Mr Andrew Stoner, noted.
“This region will continue to be prosperous and we welcome and thank Nestlé’s continued support to our local economy.”
