Kroger to commit $70 million in aseptic milk line

NEWARK, OHIO — The Kroger Co. explained it will invest $70 million on a 35,000-square-foot enlargement of its Tamarack Farms Dairy that will involve the retailer’s very first aseptic milk line in the Midwest.

The new line will be able of producing 50 percent and 50 percent, hefty whipping cream, coffee creamers and Carbmaster milk beverage, Kroger mentioned. The retailer also observed the aseptic milk line is part of its largescale initiatives to supply lengthy-shelf-life high-protein drinks, non-dairy and dairy products by means of modern-day know-how.

“We are so happy to see this continued investment decision in Newark,” mentioned Doug Blacksten, senior director of source chain and production at Kroger. “Kroger is Refreshing for Everyone, and that suggests we are committed to sourcing and manufacturing only the best and freshest solutions. This cutting-edge innovation at Tamarack Farms Dairy underscores that commitment, bettering our ability to supply large-top quality dairy items to Kroger clients.”

Crafted in 1978 and sitting on 20 acres in Newark, Tamarack Farms Dairy is the largest fluid dairy solution producer in Ohio. The facility serves somewhere around 160 merchants in Ohio and West Virginia and presents items for Kroger’s e-commerce channel.

“Kroger’s substantial expenditure transforms the Tamarack Farms Dairy into an aseptic processing facility, building a new marketplace for Ohio’s dairy field,” stated Tim Derickson, senior running director of food stuff and agribusiness at JobsOhio. “The extended shelf-existence dairy solution that will occur from the slicing-edge functions in the Licking County facility will meet increasing demand for Kroger’s shoppers nationwide and boost demand for dairy farmers throughout central Ohio.”