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Nestlé , the largest food and beverage company in the world , pioneered the concept of soluble coffee – tiny , dark crystals that instantly transform a cup of hot water into a convenient , affordable , day-starting staple for people around the globe .
Sixty percent of Nestlé ’ s soluble coffee production comes from a single factory . At the Nestlé Nescafé plant in Toluca , Mexico , one million jars of coffee roll off the production lines every day .
One of the most popular products made here is Nescafé Clásico – “ the coffee that all of Mexico drinks ,” according to Luis Gilberto López Páez , Electrical Specialist at the plant .
“ The factory works 365 days a year ,” he continues . “ Therefore , an unplanned stoppage impacts the reliability of the processes .”
This can affect what makes it to grocery shelves . With a plant as large as Nestlé Nescafé , ensuring
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