Danone latest to announce new US investment

Danone U.S. has announced a major expansion at its longtime manufacturing facility in Jacksonville, Florida, opening a $65 million production line dedicated to its growing coffee and creamer portfolio. The investment supports demand for popular brands such as International Delight and STōK Cold Brew Coffee and reflects a broader trend of global food and beverage companies expanding their U.S. manufacturing presence in 2025.

The move enhances Danone’s supply chain capabilities across the Southeast, aided by a new regional distribution center also being built in the Jacksonville area. The expansion is expected to create nearly 200 new direct and indirect jobs, strengthening Danone’s position as a key player in regional food production, the company said.

“We are proud to be expanding our operations in Jacksonville and creating new jobs and opportunities in the local community,” said Dan Magliocco, president of Danone North America. “Today’s announcement is the latest example of our over 80-year commitment to American manufacturing and strengthening our local communities. We are focused on serving our consumers as our business continues to grow and innovate, and we are committed to accelerating these investments to play our part in driving economic growth.”

US investments mount

Several leading food and beverage companies have announced major U.S. investments over the past year, reflecting a broader industry shift toward regionalized supply chains and domestic manufacturing resilience. Anheuser-Busch committed $300 million nationwide under its “Brewing Futures” initiative, including a $17 million upgrade to its Houston brewery—its second investment there in just eight months. Kraft Heinz unveiled a sweeping $3 billion plan to modernize 30 U.S. facilities, marking its largest domestic upgrade in over a decade. Coca-Cola bottlers also expanded, with a $42 million investment in San Antonio to enhance mini-can production, and a separate $19 million distribution center in Jasper, Georgia. US Foods is adding 170,000 square feet to its Buda, Texas, facility through a $120 million expansion that will create around 165 new jobs. Meanwhile, Chobani is investing $500 million to expand its flagship plant in Twin Falls, Idaho—adding 500,000 square feet and 160 jobs in what the company calls its largest-ever capital project.

Other major moves include Paris Baguette’s $160 million investment in a 267,000-square-foot bakery production plant in Burleson, Texas, expected to employ 450 people. Clasen Quality Chocolate is building a $230 million facility in Frederick County, Virginia, while Bel Group has announced $350 million in expansions across South Dakota, Idaho, and Wisconsin. In the beverage sector, Diageo North America is constructing a $415 million distillery and warehouse in Montgomery, Alabama, which is expected to generate 100 permanent jobs and hundreds more in construction. According to Site Selection Group, more than 100 food and beverage manufacturing projects have been publicly announced in the past six months alone, totaling over $1.76 billion in investment and nearly 6,000 new jobs—demonstrating strong momentum behind domestic capacity building in the sector.

Danone’s Jacksonville site has been operational since 1948, and the new 115,000-square-foot line features advanced bottle-molding technology that improves both productivity and sustainability. The company says the technology will reduce bottle loss by 30% and cut water usage, while supporting the shift to fully recyclable bottles.

The project is also part of Danone’s broader commitment to domestic production—90% of its U.S. products are already made in America—and a push to shorten the path from factory to shelf.

“Danone’s ongoing commitment to promoting manufacturing in the U.S. and here in Jacksonville is a great example for others to follow,” said Rep. Aaron Bean (R-FL). “By investing millions of dollars in our economy and creating 200 jobs locally, Danone is demonstrating its long-term commitment to Northeast Florida. I look forward to the continued growth and opportunities that Danone’s investment will offer the 904.”

Danone’s U.S. operation, originally founded as Dannon Milk Products in the Bronx in 1942, now includes 13 manufacturing facilities across 10 states and partners with more than 50 farms across seven states. The company employs more than 5,000 people nationwide.

The Jacksonville investment adds to a growing list of 2025 announcements from global brands reshoring or expanding U.S. manufacturing. Recent examples include Nestlé’s $675 million investment in a new frozen food facility in Arizona and Unilever’s expansion of its ice cream production site in Missouri. These moves signal increasing emphasis on regionalization and resilience in global supply chains.

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