Avanca, Portugal
Nestle Portugal Avanca
Major Nestlé Portugal manufacturing and R&D site producing Cerelac, Nestum cereals, instant coffee and infant formula.
Nestlé operates two manufacturing sites in Portugal, with the Avanca facility among its production bases. The company produces instant coffee and roasted coffee beans in its coffee division, which has been operational in Portugal for 40 years. Its infant and medical nutrition products include Cerelac infant cereals and infant formula. Nestlé also manufactures breakfast cereals under the NESTUM brand, which supports local agriculture through partnerships with over 900 local suppliers. The Avanca facility participates in regenerative agriculture initiatives, sourcing grains from local farmers for its Cerelac range. The company operates across 65+ countries and employs 3,128 people across its Portuguese operations. Nestlé Portugal maintains quality and food safety standards and holds broader sustainability certifications including LEED certification for its facilities.
Capabilities
- Coffee, tea & cocoa
- Instant coffeeRoasted beans
- Bakery
- Breakfast cereals
- Infant & medical
- Infant formula stage 1Infant cereals
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