Westrock Coffee Company is opening a new 525,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Conway, Arkansas, as part of its strategy to scale production and meet rising demand for single-serve coffee products.

The facility, located on William J Clark Drive and referred to as the 'Clark' site, will initially focus on producing single-serve coffee, with room for future expansion into other formats. Of the total space, 130,000 square feet will be dedicated to manufacturing, while the rest will support 'fulfillment and distribution'.

The move comes as the global market for coffee pods is projected to grow from $35.3 billion in 2024 to $71.2 billion by 2034. Westrock said it aims to meet this demand with technology capable of producing millions of single-serve cups daily.

Will Ford, COO at Westrock Coffee, said: "The single-serve category is evolving rapidly, and we are scaling our operations to meet our customers' needs. This expansive new facility significantly enhances our capabilities in the US market, and we are excited about the opportunities it will create for our existing and potential customers, employees, and the local community here in central Arkansas."

In 2024, Westrock opened a $315 million manufacturing facility in Conway dedicated to producing ready-to-drink coffee products.

Once fully operational, Westrock's Conway facilities are expected to employ 900 people across manufacturing, quality assurance and logistics roles.