Kerry Opens Advanced Coffee Extraction Facility in Pennsylvania to Expand Production Capacity
Kerry, a global leader in taste and nutrition solutions, has officially opened a state-of-the-art coffee extraction facility in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, marking its first manufacturing site in the state and significantly expanding its North American coffee production capabilities.
Announced on 1 October 2026, the facility was inaugurated on 30 September and spans approximately 48,600 square fe
et, with production capacity equivalent to around one billion cups of coffee annually. The facility uses advanced roasting, extraction, concentration, blending, and packaging technologies, featuring dedicated hot- and cold-brew extraction lines to produce natural coffee ingredients with tailored flavor profiles and consistent aroma.
These ingredients will serve a broad range of applications, including ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee beverages, café and foodservice products, alcoholic drinks, ice cream, and savory sauces.
The investment comes amid growing US demand for premium and specialty coffee, enabling Kerry to support beverage brands and food manufacturers seeking high-quality, shelf-stable coffee solutions. Its high-Brix concentration technology, operating at 23–30 Brix, also enables ambient transportation, reducing the need for refrigerated shipping.
According to Kerry, its Direct Concentrated Fresh (DCF) beans offer a 61% lower carbon footprint, while its solutions deliver 40% lower carbon emissions than competing conventional coffee offerings and 34% lower emissions than refrigerated Brix products.
The company will use sustainably sourced coffee ingredients aligned with standards including USDA Organic, Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, and Café Femenino. By bringing additional processing capacity closer to East Coast customers, the facility is expected to improve supply resilience, support product innovation, and help Kerry respond to evolving consumer preferences. The investment also strengthens local manufacturing and economic activity in Bethlehem and the wider Lehigh Valley region.
Source: Kerry
