GUANGZHOU, Unilever, the London-based consumer goods giant, has officially opened its first all-category food production facility in China, marking a significant step in advancing smart manufacturing and integrated supply chain operations in the country, according to Xinhua.
Situated in Guangdong Province in southern China, the new facility aims to strengthen Unilever’s operational efficiency in the region and enhance its broader supply chain network across China.
The London-based consumer goods giant Unilever put its all-category food production base in China into operation on Friday, marking a milestone in its efforts to advance smart manufacturing and supply chain integration in the country, reported Xinhua.
A logistics park was launched alongside the production base, serving as a central hub for cross-regional distribution of Unilever’s food products. The warehouse features around 70% higher storage density than typical facilities and a 60% boost in receiving and dispatch capacity.
“The opening of this new base strengthens our confidence in future growth,” said Joyce Zhou, general manager of Unilever Foods North Asia. She added that the company will focus on green production practices to enhance both capacity and value.
Unilever, one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies, operates a regional headquarters and a global research and development centre in Shanghai, along with eight major production bases and logistics centres across China.
