PepsiCo’s Sullivan County Facility Draws Global Manufacturing Interest
PepsiCo’s $400 million advanced manufacturing facility in Sullivan County, New York, has rapidly become a magnet for industry attention, drawing interest from suppliers, partners, and economic observers across the U.S. and abroad. Opened last year in the Town of Liberty, the 940,000-square-foot site is now PepsiCo’s flagship for sustainability, automation, and next-generation production within its North American beverage operations.
The plant’s early success underscores a significant trend in FMCG manufacturing: increased investment in regional production to enhance supply chain resilience, boost sustainability, and meet soaring consumer demand efficiently. The Liberty facility currently employs over 300 people and plays a critical role in producing key beverage brands for the Northeast market.
Liberty town officials and Sullivan County leaders are actively fielding inquiries from interested parties located as far as California and beyond U.S. borders. These potential suppliers and co-locating businesses are eyeing the region’s newly revitalized industrial environment, anticipating increased collaboration with PepsiCo and other FMCG companies attracted by the area’s infrastructure and proximity to key consumer hubs.
Sullivan County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) Executive Director Jennifer Flad confirmed this uptick in interest, noting a substantial pipeline of businesses looking to either establish a presence or expand locally. The PepsiCo investment appears to be a catalyst for a broader economic uplift, with regional planners positioning the area for long-term growth within the CPG and logistics sectors.
A major factor driving attention to the facility is its integration of advanced automation, energy efficiency, and water reuse systems—features that align with PepsiCo’s overarching sustainability ambitions. As FMCG players globally face mounting pressure to adopt greener practices, the Liberty plant stands as a benchmark for scalable, sustainable manufacturing.
With PepsiCo reaffirming its commitment to the location through continued hiring and community partnership efforts, the Sullivan County facility is likely to remain a focal point in the transformation of regional FMCG supply chain networks. For suppliers and brands seeking strategic growth with an eye on environmental stewardship, Liberty is quickly becoming a location to watch.