With a production capacity of up to 16,000 tonnes of goods annually, including Lay’s snacks, the facility was initially scheduled to open in 2026 and increase to 21,000 tonnes in 2027.
Although the product has been officially launched now, it has been available in select stores across South Africa for the past two months.
The company’s CEO reassured the public that PepsiCo’s products are safe and that there is nothing to worry about.
The recalled bags were found to possibly contain undeclared milk, which poses a risk to those with a milk allergy.
The American company has been alloted 28 acres of land in the state’s Mannaparrai to produce snacks like potato chips.