WESTROCK COFFEE OPENS STATE-OF-THE-ART MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN ARKANSAS TO MEET GROWING DEMAND FOR SINGLE-SERVE COFFEE

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Westrock Coffee (Nasdaq: WEST), North America's leading private label coffee and tea manufacturer, has opened a new 525,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Conway, Arkansas. The 'Clark' facility will primarily produce single-serve coffee products, with 130,000 square feet dedicated to manufacturing and the remainder for fulfillment and distribution.

This expansion comes as the global coffee pods market, valued at $35.3 billion in 2024, is projected to reach $71.2 billion by 2034. The facility, capable of producing millions of single-serve cups daily, represents Westrock's second new production factory in Conway within a year. When both Conway facilities reach full capacity, they are expected to employ 900 people, creating jobs in manufacturing, quality assurance, and logistics.

Positive

• Significant market opportunity with coffee pods market projected to double to $71.2 billion by 2034
• Expansion of manufacturing capacity to produce millions of single-serve cups daily
• Creation of 900 jobs across both Conway facilities at full capacity
• Strategic positioning as leading manufacturing hub in U.S. with multiple facilities in Arkansas

Negative

• Substantial capital investment required for new facility expansion
• Potential risks in scaling operations to meet projected demand

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The new plant can produce millions of single-serve coffee cups daily while bolstering the local economy by creating skilled manufacturing, quality assurance and logistics jobs.

The opening marks Westrock Coffee's second new production factory in the past year, establishing Arkansas as a leading U.S. coffee and beverage manufacturing hub.

CONWAY, Ark., July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Westrock Coffee Company (Nasdaq: WEST) ("Westrock Coffee" or the "Company"), North America's top manufacturer of private label coffee and tea, announces the expansion of its U.S. operations with a new manufacturing facility in Conway, Arkansas. The new facility is designed to help meet rising demand from existing and new global customers, including some of the largest retail and coffee brands in North America.

Located on William J. Clark Drive in Conway, the 525,000-square-foot 'Clark' facility will focus on manufacturing single-serve coffee products and potentially expand into additional product formats in the future. Of the total space, 130,000 square feet will be dedicated to manufacturing, while the remainder will support fulfillment and distribution.

Global demand for single-serve coffee continues to rise, with the coffee pods market valued at $35.3 billion in 2024 and projected to more than double to $71.2 billion by 2034—fueled by consumers seeking fast, high-quality coffee with added convenience. As the market evolves, brands pursuing private label manufacturing are not only expanding in scale but also diversifying their system partnerships beyond legacy platforms. The new Clark facility is designed to meet this accelerating demand, with state-of-the-art technology capable of producing millions of single-serve cups daily and supporting the next wave of product innovation.

"The single-serve category is evolving rapidly, and we are scaling our operations to meet our customers' needs," said Will Ford, Chief Operating Officer at Westrock Coffee. "This expansive new facility significantly enhances our capabilities in the U.S. market, and we are excited about the opportunities it will create for our existing and potential customers, employees, and the local community here in central Arkansas."

The new Clark facility marks a significant step in Westrock Coffee's growth plan to continue expanding production capabilities to deliver innovative, high-quality beverage solutions. In 2024, the company opened another large manufacturing facility in Conway dedicated to producing ready-to-drink coffee products. Together with the company's original production facility in North Little Rock and its headquarters in Little Rock, these two new facilities position Arkansas as a leading hub for coffee and beverage manufacturing in the U.S.

Westrock Coffee's continued investment in central Arkansas strengthens the local economy by creating skilled manufacturing, quality assurance and logistics jobs. As production lines expand, additional employees will be hired. When both facilities reach full capacity, they are expected to employ 900 people.

About Westrock Coffee Company
Westrock Coffee is a leading integrated coffee, tea, flavors, extracts, and ingredients solutions provider in the U.S., providing coffee sourcing, supply chain management, product development, roasting, packaging, and distribution services to the retail, foodservice and restaurant, convenience store and travel center, CPG, non-commercial, and hospitality industries around the world. With offices in 10 countries, the Company sources coffee and tea from 35 origin countries. For more information, please visit WestrockCoffee.com

Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended from time to time, including, but not limited to, our plans, expectations, goals, projections and statements regarding consumer demand for coffee products and our ability to meet that demand, the number of employees at our facilities, and other statements that are not historical facts. These statements are based on various assumptions and on the current expectations of the management of Westrock Coffee as of the date hereof and are not predictions of actual performance. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and could materially differ from what is expressed, implied, or forecasted in these statements due to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those factors discussed in Westrock Coffee's annual report on Form 10-K, under the heading "Item 1A. Risk Factors", and other documents Westrock Coffee has filed, or will file, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Westrock Coffee undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date they are made, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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FAQ

What is the size of Westrock Coffee's new manufacturing facility in Conway, Arkansas?

The new 'Clark' facility is 525,000 square feet, with 130,000 square feet dedicated to manufacturing and the remainder for fulfillment and distribution.

How many jobs will Westrock Coffee's Conway facilities create?

When both Conway facilities reach full capacity, they are expected to employ 900 people in skilled manufacturing, quality assurance, and logistics positions.

What is the projected growth of the coffee pods market according to Westrock Coffee (WEST)?

The coffee pods market is expected to grow from $35.3 billion in 2024 to $71.2 billion by 2034, more than doubling in size.

How many manufacturing facilities does Westrock Coffee now operate in Arkansas?

Westrock Coffee operates four facilities in Arkansas: the new Clark facility and another manufacturing facility in Conway, the original production facility in North Little Rock, and headquarters in Little Rock.

What products will Westrock Coffee's new Conway facility manufacture?

The new Clark facility will primarily focus on manufacturing single-serve coffee products, with potential expansion into additional product formats in the future.