National Baking Company Announces New Bread Plant in Montego Bay

• National Baking Company’s chairman, Butch Hendrickson, unveiled plans for a new $6.7Bn bread plant during the company’s announcement ceremony at the Hilton Hotel and Spa in Rose Hall, St. James, on January 8.
• Chairman Butch Hendrickson noted that the forthcoming 120,000-square-foot plant, to be built in Catherine Hall, will be a modern facility designed to increase efficiency and boost exports. He also mentioned that it will enhance operations, addressing the growing demand in the west for National’s products.
• “This investment will enable us to produce over 3,600 loaves of bread per hour, meeting our commitment to deliver fresh products faster,” he pointed out.
• The plant’s completion is scheduled for 2025 and will include new distribution centres across the island, with the first nearing completion in Mandeville. This strategic expansion will not only allow it to expand its footprint but also enhance its customer reach. The addition of the new bread plant and distribution centres positions the company to potentially capture a larger market share, particularly in western Jamaica.
• National Baking Company is the leading baked goods manufacturer in Jamaica. It was established in 1952 and is currently operating as a privately owned company.

(Source: JIS & NCBCM Research)