Pepsi bottler to open Kenya manufacturing plant by 2027
In its financial statement, Varun Beverages said construction of the facility will begin in the first quarter of 2026. The new plant is projected to have a production capacity of between 12 and 15 million cases. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Varun Beverages, a major PepsiCo bottler, is setting up a manufacturing plant in Kenya, with construction slated for completion by Q4 2027. This move is part of the company's expansion into the Kenyan market, aiming to boost local production and investment.
- The new plant is projected to have a production capacity of between 12 and 15 million cases.
- Varun Beverages will operate through its local subsidiary, VBL Industries (Kenya), which will handle manufacturing, distribution, and sales of brands like Pepsi and 7UP.
- President William Ruto met with PepsiCo executives in 2023 to discuss establishing the facility, highlighting efforts to attract foreign direct investment.
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