The new xylitol factory strengthens Fazer's position in Lahti
The groundbreaking event of the new xylitol factory was held on 3 May 2019 in Lahti, Finland. Fazer currently employs nearly 600 people in the region of Päijät-Häme. When the production of xylitol from oat hulls is started in autumn 2020, 30 new jobs will be created in Lahti. Circular economy is central for the new factory.The raw material of xylitol comes directly from Fazer’s production Fazer has had operations in Lahti for over 60 years. The new factory will be built on Fazer's site on Kasakkamäki in Lahti, next to Fazer Mills and the Lahti bakery. The factory will be the first fully