New Biscoff cookie facility to be built in Thailand

LEMBEKE, BELGIUM — Lotus Bakeries announced plans to expand operations beyond its facilities in Europe and the United States with the construction of a Biscoff cookie plant in Thailand. The facility is projected to become operational by 2026.

Lotus recently reached an agreement with a developer in the industrial area of the Chonburi province. According to the company, “This province is part of the so-called Eastern Economic Corridor that is being developed by the Thai government as a key economic zone for the region.” 

The corridor is east of Bangkok and runs southward along the coast of the Gulf of Thailand, according to Lotus. In choosing the location for the plant, the company identified the large pool of labor available in the corridor as well as access to the international port of Laem Chabang.

“The Asia-Pacific region has become increasingly important for Lotus Biscoff…