White Plains-based Danone North America announced it will invest up to $65 million over the next two years to create a new bottle production line in Jacksonville, Florida.
According to the company, the investment will increase production of several of Danone’s U.S. coffee and creamer brands including International Delight, Silk and SToK.
“We are thrilled to be investing in the people and economy of Jacksonville, creating 40 new jobs in addition to supporting our approximately 110 existing employees, all with competitive wages and benefits,” said Mike Sloboda, Danone North America’s chief operations officer. “This investment will allow us to better serve our customers and operate our business in an even more efficient and sustainable way.”
