Kerry Group has opened a coffee extraction facility in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the company’s first manufacturing site in the US state.

Kerry marked the opening this week (September 30) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that brought together customers, industry partners, government representatives, and community leaders for guided facility tours and product tastings.

With plans first announced in September 2025, the site is dedicated to developing natural coffee taste and flavour profiles using "advanced extraction and concentration technologies to create premium coffee solutions tailored to each customer’s formulation".

These products will range from ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee beverages to alcoholic drinks, ice cream, and savoury sauces.

The facility will increas Kerry Group’s overall coffee extraction capabilities, with independent hot and cold brew extraction lines designed to scale as demand grows.

President and CEO of Kerry North America, John Cahalane said: “The opening of our Bethlehem facility is an important milestone for our coffee business in North America.

“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.”

Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), Rick Siger added: “Pennsylvania is open for business, and we are thrilled to welcome Kerry’s major investment to the Lehigh Valley.

“This state-of-the-art facility drives local job creation and economic growth in Bethlehem while also positioning Pennsylvania at the forefront of modern, efficient food manufacturing.”

Demand

The Bethlehem facility opens as US demand for premium coffee continues to grow.

According to new data from America’s National Coffee Association, 48% of American adults drank specialty coffee in the past day, outpacing traditional coffee (39%), and setting a record high.

Furthermore, analysis of 2026 coffee trends among more than 50 million shoppers by dunnhumby finds consumers moving to higher-quality coffee, including RTD formats, despite rising prices.

Production capabilities

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

Premium, tailored coffee profiles: Advanced roasting, extraction, concentration, and processing technologies;
Cost efficiency and menu versatility: Allows foodservice operators to launch full craft coffee programmes - 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 Group to increase output as customer demand grows, while product concentration and ambient shipping cut water transport and carbon versus refrigerated alternatives.

The Bethlehem facility has said it will use natural, sustainably sourced ingredients aligned with United States Department of Agriculture standards that support producer communities and environmental stewardship.