Kraft Foods (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., part of the Mondelez International Inc. family of companies, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on June 13 for the expansion of its biscuit plant in Suzhou, China. With a total investment of approximately $85 million, the project spans more than 98,000 sq. ft. (30,000 sq. meters) and is expected to be completed in August 2014.
The project will more than double the plant’s current capacity and create 340 new jobs. The Suzhou plant will feature state-of-the-art production lines to make Oreo and Chips Ahoy! biscuits to meet the growing demand from Chinese consumers. This project is consistent with the company’s previously announced strategy to invest in emerging markets to drive sustainable, profitable growth.