Ferrero to build first plant in Mexico

$200M facility would be in Guanajuato

The Ferrero Group announces plans for a factory in Mexico. Photo provided by Mexican Government.

The Ferrero Group has announced plans to build its first plant in Mexico.

The $200 million facility is slated for Guanajuato and would be used to manufacture Kinder Surprise, Kinder Chocolate, Kinder Delice and the hazelnut cream Nutella, according to a press release from the Mexican government.

It’s expected to increase Ferrero’s total production by 35,000 tons and employ 500 people.

The Italian company made the announcement during a celebration of its 20 years in the Mexico, and held a “blessing of the rooftops” ceremony. The blessing is a northern Italy traditon that drew on Ferrero’s heritagae.

The Ferrero Group also Tic Tac and Ferrero Rocher products, among others. The company employees about 22,000 people worldwide and its products are distributed in more than 100 countries.

Crystal Lindell, Former editor-in-chief of Candy Industry Magazine. While here she has worked on Candy Industry Magazine, Food Engineering Magazine and Food Safety Strategies. She holds a master’s degree in public affairs reporting from the University of Illinois – Springfield and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Western Illinois University. And her favorite breakfast is a cup of espresso and Twix bar.