Conagra Brands is upgrading its manufacturing facility in Irapuato, Mexico, in a move designed to expand production capacity and improve packaging processes to meet rising demand across its food portfolio.

Food Business News reported that Conagra Brands Mexico will invest 550 million pesos (31.9 million dollars) in the facility, focusing on expanding production lines and optimising manufacturing efficiency.

The Irapuato plant produces goods for major brands including ACT II, Del Monte and Hunt’s, and accounts for approximately 94 per cent of Conagra’s total sales volume in Mexico.

The company said the facility is a strategic production hub due to its location in the Bajío region and access to agricultural inputs including corn, potatoes and carrots.

Alberto Cavia, chief executive officer of Conagra Brands Mexico, said: “Mexico is a key market for Conagra Brands, and this investment reaffirms our confidence in the country and its talent. The expansion of our plant in Irapuato not only strengthens our production capabilities but also reflects our long-term commitment to sustainable growth, innovation and development of the food sector in Mexico.”

The manufacturing site, originally launched in 1962 and acquired by Conagra in 2000, employs more than 800 people and supports the company’s regional food production operations.

The investment is part of a broader strategy to align manufacturing capacity with changing consumer demand patterns and strengthen supply chain resilience across North America.

The company also highlighted environmental performance improvements at the site, including wastewater treatment exceeding 3.1 million cubic metres since 2015 and recycling or reuse of more than 95 per cent of waste generated.

Explore Conagra Brands’ Mexico manufacturing upgrade, including its $31.9 million investment to expand production lines, improve packaging capacity, and enhance sustainable food processing operations.