Zoglovec Invests $30 Million in Northern Factory Amid Security Tensions
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Israeli food company Zoglovec has invested approximately 120 million shekels in a new, highly automated sausage factory in Shlomi, near the Lebanese border, despite security challenges that delayed its opening. The investment aims to increase production and strengthen its market dominance. This is part of a larger expansion strategy following AP Partners' acquisition of a controlling stake in August 2025, which includes developing premium products and entering the global food-tech market with a focus on plant-based alternatives.
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- Zoglovec invested 120 million shekels in a new automated sausage factory near the Lebanese border.
- The factory's opening was delayed by 18 months due to security concerns and foreign worker reluctance.
- The facility uses advanced automation technology, found in only about 40 factories globally.
- The investment aims to boost Zoglovec's 42% share in a 250 million shekel annual market.
- Zoglovec is also expanding into premium products and plant-based alternatives globally.
Israeli food giant Zoglovec is proceeding with its expansion despite ongoing security tensions, investing approximately 120 million shekels (about $30 million) in a new, state-of-the-art sausage factory in Shlomi, just meters from the Lebanese border. The 2,000-square-meter facility, reported by Globes, faced significant delays, nearly 18 months, due to the war in the north, particularly the reluctance of foreign engineers and technicians to travel to Israel amid severe travel warnings.
The new factory features fully automated production lines operating without human intervention, a technology found in only about 40 factories worldwide. This significant industrial advancement aims to boost production capacity and solidify Zoglovec's dominant position in the Israeli market, where it holds a 42% share in a category with annual retail sales exceeding 250 million shekels.
This investment is part of a broader transformation for Zoglovec since August 2025, when investment fund AP Partners acquired a controlling stake for 450 million shekels. The capital injection and management changes have fueled the company's expansion into new culinary and geographical markets.
Domestically, Zoglovec is targeting the premium segment, collaborating with Michelin-starred chef Moshik Roth to develop high-end boutique sausages for the Tel Aviv restaurant "Frankco." The new Shlomi factory's technological capabilities will support this initiative.
Internationally, Zoglovec is building its global presence by acquiring a 70% stake in Plant & Bean, a Thai factory specializing in advanced meat alternatives and plant-based products. By 2026, Zoglovec aims to be a global food-tech empire, catering not only to the traditional meat market but also to the growing vegan and vegetarian consumer base worldwide.
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