An oat campus: Oatly invests $16 million in its Swedish production plant to support growing global demand

Core Viewpoint - Oatly Group AB is investing in its Landskrona production facility to enhance production capacity by over 33% in response to rising global demand for plant-based drinks [1][3]. Company Overview - Oatly is the world's first and largest oat drink company, focusing exclusively on oat-based products for over 30 years [9]. - The company operates the Landskrona plant, which currently employs over 300 people and has a production capacity of 150 million liters per year, set to increase to 200 million liters [3][4]. Investment and Expansion - The multi-year investment aims to upgrade the Landskrona facility, with construction expected to begin in March 2026 and complete by March 2027 [8]. - The investment is part of Oatly's expected capital expenditures for 2026, following profitable growth reported in the fourth quarter and full year of 2025 [7][8]. Market Demand and Performance - European demand for plant-based drinks has increased by 6% over the last 12 months, with Oatly experiencing double-digit growth in the same period [4]. - The Out-of-Home and food service channels have surged more than 20%, driven by Oatly's innovative product offerings [4]. Sustainability and Sourcing - The Landskrona facility will source more oats from Swedish farmers post-refurbishment, with exports currently accounting for 70% of the facility's production volume [6]. - The project is expected to reduce the company's total corporate climate impact in 2026 and 2027, leveraging 100% renewable energy and improved efficiencies [3][6].