Meiji Holdings announced that it will build a new plant in Thailand, investing approximately ¥22.7 billion, with operations scheduled to begin in July 2029. It will expand production capacity for milk and dairy beverages in Southeast Asia while pursuing labor-saving and automation measures.
Meiji announced that it will build a new plant in Thailand at an investment of approximately ¥22.7 billion. The plant will be Meiji’s third in Thailand and will produce and sell milk and dairy beverages. Operations are scheduled to begin in July 2029.
The plant will be operated by CP-Meiji, a Meiji subsidiary, with sales expansion into neighboring countries also under consideration. The company aims to expand its business in Southeast Asia, building on its share of the local market for chilled milk and other products.
The company plans to increase sales in Thailand by approximately 30% from 2025 levels by around 2030, and aims to improve productivity by expanding production capacity through the construction project and promoting automation. It will also pursue labor savings through measures including the introduction of unmanned delivery robots.