NESTLE Philippines Inc. is investing P2 billion in a new factory in Lipa, Batangas to process protomalt—a malt extract that is a key ingredient in its Milo malt and chocolate powder drink.

Jacques Reber, Nestle Philippines chairman and chief executive officer, told a press conference on Tuesday that the new 5,400-square meter malt factory would be an addition to two plants in the same compound in Lipa that produce Milo and breakfast cereals.

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