Keurig to invest $350M in Spartanburg County

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Keurig Green Mountain Inc., a producer of specialty coffee and single-serve brewing systems, will invest $350 million in a new roasting and packaging facility in the Tyger River Industrial Park in Moore, creating 500 new jobs.

The company's new production facility will primarily house coffee roasting and packaging for Keurig's single-serve K-Cup pods, along with the potential to support beverage distribution and warehousing in the future, according to a news release.

"The Keurig Green Mountain business continues to grow. As we plan for the future, we're pleased to locate our newest facility in Spartanburg County to support our growth,” said Richard Jones, Keurig Green Mountain chief supply chain officer, in the release. “We view the region's talented employee base and attractive business environment as the right place to invest."

The Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits related to the project, as well as a $3,850,000 grant to Spartanburg County to assist with the costs of site and infrastructure improvements, the release said.

"We enthusiastically welcome Keurig Green Mountain Inc. to Spartanburg County where we work diligently to help and support new industry,” said Spartanburg Economic Futures Group Board Chairman Ethan Burroughs, in the release. “We are confident that Keurig, as an industry leader and a globally respected brand, will thrive and find ample opportunity in our international-friendly Upstate community."