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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Ireland-Based Kerry Plans Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, Production Operations

10/07/2025
Ireland-based food and beverage company Kerry plans to establish manufacturing operations in Hanover Township, Pennsylvania. The project is expected to create 61 jobs over the next three years.

The company is leasing a facility, formerly occupied by Martin Bauer Group, where it will roast and extract coffee.

“Kerry is delighted to announce an investment in our coffee extract business, with the acquisition of a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania,” said John Cahalane, President and CEO of Kerry North America. “With this acquisition, Kerry is enhancing production capabilities and leveraging advanced technologies to meet the rising demand for all-natural coffee ingredients across multiple markets, ultimately driving business growth and innovation. We are especially proud to partner with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, whose support has been instrumental in making this expansion possible. This collaboration reinforces our belief that Bethlehem is the right place to grow our coffee business and deepen our commitment to sustainable nutrition and local community development.”

To support the project Kerry received a funding proposal from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) that includes a $316,880 Pennsylvania First grant and a $200,000 WEDnetPA grant to train its workers. The company is also encouraged to apply for the Manufacturing Tax Credit (MTC) Program, which could provide additional tax savings.

“A leading global company like Kerry could have chosen to expand anywhere, and we are thrilled that they chose Pennsylvania, noted DCED Secretary Rick Siger. “The Shapiro Administration is working hard to attract international business and industry to the Commonwealth as we help drive manufacturing and food production around the world. Kerry’s facility in Bethlehem will spur further economic development in Pennsylvania and provide excellent career opportunities for people in Northampton County.”

Kerry Group is a multinational food, beverage, and pharmaceutical ingredients company, known for its taste and nutrition solutions and its retail consumer products in Ireland and the United Kingdom.

“Nothing is better with coffee than Pennsylvania-made ice cream and a slice of Pennsylvania-grown fruit pie,” added Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding.“Investing to bring the manufacturing of coffee ingredients closer to Pennsylvania restaurants and coffee shops creates opportunities for small businesses to supply locally, save costs, and let customers keep their food dollars right here at home, feeding our economy.”

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