Mlekpol invests US$110M to expand its Grajewo plant

POLAND – Mlekpol, commonly known for its Milko brand, has announced an investment of 400 million zlotys (US$110 million) in its plant in the town of Grajewo to scale up cheese production.

The cash will be invested up to 2029, with plans to expand storage infrastructure, introduce new cheese packaging lines, update equipment, and automate technological processes.

Tadeusz Mroczkowski, the President of Mlekpol, called the investment project a “historic milestone” for the group.

“As one of the largest investments in Mlekpol’s history, it will boost our processing capacity, streamline operations, and strengthen our position both in Poland and internationally,” he said.

Mlekpol declined to provide the finer details of the investment, including the number of additional cheese production lines and new jobs, and whether the project will involve AI or robotics, when approached by Just Food.

According to Mlekpol, the dairy co-op is one of the largest in Poland and Europe, representing over 7,500 milk producers. Across all of its facilities, the business processes six million litres of milk daily.

It operates 13 production plants in Poland: Grajewo; Zambrów; Mrągowo; Kolno; Suwałki; Radom; Bydgoszcz; Sokółka; Dąbrowa; Białostocka; Zwoleń; Łódź; and Gorzów Wielkopolski.

Mlekpol expands with functional Łaciaty Protein+

Recently, the company introduced a Łaciaty Protein+ drinking yoghurts and kefir to meet the demand of health-conscious consumers.

The company stated that Łaciaty Protein+ provides the body with up to 29g of protein. It has low carbohydrate content, no added sugar, and comes in convenient packaging that’s easy to take with you to work, school, or training.

“Łaciaty Protein+ will appeal to athletes and physically active individuals, dieters who struggle with snacking, seniors, and parents looking for a school lunch idea for their children. Products from the high-protein line from Mlekpol promote faster recovery after training, a way to fill in gaps in your diet, and a healthy meal at work or on the go. Thanks to the on-the-go packaging, you can enjoy a filling snack wherever you are,” said Dorota Grabowska, Marketing Department Manager at SM Mlekpol.

Łaciaty Protein+ line includes four products: natural drinking yogurt, strawberry drinking yogurt, mango drinking yogurt, and natural drinking kefir. All flavors are available in 360g packages.

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