Unilever to invest in food factory expansion in Poland

Investment Overview - Unilever is investing nearly 100 million zlotys ($27.5 million) in a factory in Poznań, Poland, focusing on advanced automation and logistics optimization [1][2] - The investment includes the construction of a fully automated high-bay warehouse with a capacity of 9,600 pallets and a new dispatch hall [1] Project Timeline - The main construction phase has commenced, with completion expected by the end of 2026 and the entire project scheduled for completion in 2027 [2] Factory Development - The project will redevelop over 25% of the factory site, creating a new logistics and infrastructure layout tailored to future operational needs [2] - The factory director emphasized that this investment will enhance efficiency, operational flexibility, and supply chain resilience [3] Recent Business Activity - Unilever has sold its UK snacks business Graze to German confectionery group Katjes International, with the sale expected to be finalized in the first half of 2026 [3][4]