Total investment of around €300 million
Haribo intends to build a new, more modern one in Neuss Confectionery factory to build.
Discussions are currently underway with the City of Neuss for a plot of land for this purpose.
The plot of land that Haribo wishes to acquire from the city is located in the industrial estate in Neuss-Holzheim and covers an area of approximately 14 hectares. According to its press release, the confectionery manufacturer expects a Total investment of around 300 million euros. As the family business emphasises, the planned new build is part of its international production and growth strategy.
New jobs
According to Haribo, construction could begin as early as 2025. Confectionery production there would then possibly start in 2028.
The current production facility operated by Haribo in Neuss is expected to be replaced by a new plant in 2030. The new factory will have approximately double the production capacity. Both Maoam brand chews and Haribo gummy bears will be produced there.
In the current set-up, Maoam products are manufactured for the entire world. According to Haribo's explanations, the factory is reaching its capacity limits and cannot be expanded.
It is planned that the current employees will move to the new plant. In addition, approximately 100 new, direct jobs will possibly be created. Furthermore, the company expects that numerous indirect jobs will be created, generating added value for service providers and suppliers from the region.
Sustainability
In its press release, the family-run company highlights that the new building sets standards for sustainability. The new site in Neuss will be an important building block in the effort to make the entire production sustainable and fit for the future. The new facility is set to become one of the most modern and innovative confectionery industry plants in the world, writes Haribo.
Arndt Rüsges, Chief Operations Officer DACH, explains the planned new build: „The expertise and experience of our employees are our most valuable asset. With the new plant, we are now taking the next consistent step into the future and are consciously investing in Germany as a business location, our important domestic market.“