The expansion project will help meet increased demand for the company’s Mexican, Caribbean and Central American cheeses and cremas.
Hispanic Cheese Makers-Nuestro Queso said it is celebrating a significant expansion at its facility in Kent, Ill. The $15 million investment includes new processing and packaging equipment, expanded cooler space and additional capacity to meet demand for further expansion in the future.
The expansion project was needed to meet increased demand for the Chicago-based company’s high-quality Mexican, Caribbean and Central American cheeses and cremas. The project is the latest phase of a comprehensive strategic investment plan that began two years ago when Hispanic Cheese Makers developed its long-term sustainability initiatives and related investments, the company said. This new expansion project will provide upgrades to its processing and packaging lines to improve operational efficiencies, add capacity and further improve food safety.