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Kerry Opens Coffee-Derived Ingredients Manufacturing Facility in Pennsylvania
Kerry has opened a coffee extraction facility in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, marking the company’s first manufacturing site in the state and expanding its coffee extraction capacity in North America.
The facility officially opened on September 30 and is dedicated to developing natural coffee taste and flavor profiles using extraction and concentration technologies. The site includes independent hot- and cold-brew extraction lines and will produce coffee ingredients for applications including ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee, alcoholic beverages, ice cream, and savory sauces.
Plans for the Bethlehem facility were first announced in September 2025. According to Kerry, the site will provide additional production capacity for customers on the East Coast and is designed to accommodate future increases in demand.
Facility Expands Coffee Extraction and Processing Capabilities
The Bethlehem facility has been equipped with roasting, extraction, concentration, and processing technologies intended to produce formulation-specific coffee ingredients with consistent flavor and aroma.
Kerry said its coffee ingredients can also enable foodservice operators to offer iced lattes, espresso-style beverages, cold brew, and functional beverages without specialized coffee equipment or barista training.
The facility is designed for production expansion as demand grows. Kerry said its use of high-Brix concentration, ranging from 23–30 Brix, and ambient shipping can reduce the amount of water transported and associated carbon emissions compared with certain alternative coffee products.
Specifically, the company claimed its production and distribution approach can result in:
61 percent lower carbon emissions when using Direct Concentrated Fresh beans
40 percent lower carbon emissions compared with conventional coffee offerings from competitors
34 percent lower carbon emissions compared with refrigerated Brix products.
Kerry Cites Growing Demand for Specialty Coffee
Kerry opened the facility amid increasing U.S. consumer demand for specialty coffee. According to National Coffee Association data cited by the company, 48 percent of U.S. adults drank specialty coffee in the past day, compared with 39 percent who drank traditional coffee.
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Kerry also cited Dunnhumby’s 2026 analysis of more than 50 million shoppers, which indicated consumers were shifting toward higher-quality coffee products, including RTD formats, despite increasing prices.
According to Kerry, the Bethlehem facility will enable the production of coffee ingredients designed to provide fresh-brewed flavor while remaining shelf-stable without refrigeration.
The facility will use ingredients aligned with certification and sourcing programs including USDA Organic, Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, and Café Femenino standards.
