PepsiCo has announced plans to double its total investment in the construction of a snack production plant in Kazakhstan’s Almaty region, marking the launch of the project’s second phase. The expansion aims to triple the plant’s production capacity.
The announcement came during a meeting in Astana on May 20 between David Manzini, President of PepsiCo for Russia, Belarus, the Caucasus, and Central Asia, and Alibek Kuantyrov, Kazakhstan’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Construction of the first phase is currently underway with an initial investment of $160 million. Once fully operational, the facility, expected to be the largest snack production plant in Central Asia, will process up to 210,000 tons of potatoes annually and produce 70,000 tons of finished products. It is set to become a central hub in PepsiCo’s regional supply chain, serving both domestic and export markets across Central Asia. Production is scheduled to begin in spring 2026.
Manzini described the initiative as one of PepsiCo’s most significant investments and its first project of this scale in Central Asia. He noted that contracts have already been signed with 15 Kazakh farmers to supply potatoes, underscoring the company’s commitment to local sourcing. PepsiCo aims to transition entirely to locally grown chip-grade potatoes by 2035, actively integrating Kazakh farmers into its supply chain.
He also highlighted the importance of government support: “Launching a greenfield project of this scale in such a short timeframe is only possible with strong support from national and local authorities. Kazakhstan is creating favorable conditions for foreign investors, which enabled our decision to significantly expand our investment and project scope.”
