With plans first announced in September 2025, the site is dedicated to developing natural coffee taste and flavor profiles using advanced extraction and concentration technologies to create premium coffee solutions tailored to each customer’s formulation, from ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee beverages to alcoholic drinks, ice cream and savory sauces. The facility increases Kerry’s overall coffee extraction capabilities, with independent hot and cold brew extraction lines designed to scale as demand grows.

“The opening of our Bethlehem facility is an important milestone for our coffee business in North America,” says John Cahalane, president and CEO of Kerry North America. “It brings additional capacity and advanced processing capabilities closer to customers on the East Coast, helping them respond quickly to changing consumer preferences across hot and cold coffee. Just as importantly, it gives us greater flexibility to develop high-quality coffee experiences while identifying opportunities to reduce supply chain complexity and environmental impact.”

The Bethlehem facility opens as U.S. demand for premium coffee continues to grow. According to new data from the National Coffee Association, 48% of American adults drank specialty coffee in the past day, outpacing traditional coffee (39%), and setting a record high. With taste driving competition in branded coffee, the new facility enables Kerry’s customers to deliver premium, fresh-brewed flavor that remains shelf-stable without refrigeration.

To help brands meet that demand, the facility applies Kerry’s proprietary extraction and thermal processing technologies, including:

• Premium, Tailored Coffee Profiles: Advanced roasting, extraction, concentration and processing technologies that enable Kerry to craft natural, formulation-specific coffee ingredients with consistent, true-to-bean flavor and aroma.
• Cost Efficiency and Menu Versatility: Allows foodservice operators to launch full craft coffee programs – including iced lattes, espresso-style drinks, cold brew and functional beverages – without barista training or capital investment in equipment.
• Built to Scale Using Lower-Carbon Operations: Expansion-ready production capabilities allow Kerry to increase output as customer demand grows, while High-Brix concentration (23–30 Brix) and ambient shipping cut water transport and carbon versus refrigerated alternatives.

The Bethlehem facility will use natural, sustainably sourced ingredients aligned with USDA Organic, Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance and Café Femenino standards that support producer communities and environmental stewardship. Kerry’s Beyond the Horizon commitment champions certified, ethical and sustainable sourcing standards