Significant Capacity Expansion in the Somogy Meat Industry

Significant Capacity Expansion in the Somogy Meat Industry

2026. 02. 13.

The Kaposvár-based Kometa 99 Zrt. investment will create 387 new jobs – a major expansion is underway.

The Italian-owned company, specializing in pig slaughtering and the production of meat industry products, is expanding its site with an investment of €117.1 million. As one of the key players in the domestic food industry, it employs more than one thousand people in Kaposvár.

Under the program, the new state-of-the-art slaughterhouse, the introduction of a two-shift work schedule, and automated solutions will significantly increase the plant’s processing capacity. Alongside the expansion of the production area, new high-performance machinery will be installed to support both prepared food production and meat processing. A new cold storage facility will be built, and the slicing, packaging, and storage capacities, as well as warehouse functions, will be strengthened. These measures will improve energy efficiency in production and significantly enhance food safety.

The company exports its products to 40 countries, with Italy as its main market, but they are also popular in Japan, Korea, China, and Canada, among others. One of Hungary’s most modern pork processing plants relies primarily on Hungarian suppliers, whose share reaches 80%. The meat industry company is a regular reinvestor in Hungary, thereby not only creating jobs and modernizing processing facilities, but also supporting the competitiveness and international recognition of the Hungarian food industry.

Kometa has committed to employing 10 students participating in dual vocational training programs and actively participates in HIPA’s supplier development programs, thereby strengthening professional skills and strategic cooperation.

As a dedicated supporter of a healthy lifestyle, the company became the title sponsor of the Kaposvári KK men’s basketball team in May 2022. Its goal is to make Kaposvár Hungary’s healthiest city by 2030, while encouraging all generations to adopt an active and conscious lifestyle.

Between 2014 and 2025, with HIPA’s support, 295 food industry projects received positive decisions, totaling €4.2 billion. The major investments created over 9,500 new jobs, while the VNT and Factory Rescue programs helped preserve nearly 50,000 positions, thereby strengthening the stability of Hungary’s food industry.

Sector articles

N
Doğuş Çay Creates New Jobs

The Turkish-owned food manufacturer will work primarily with Hungarian suppliers, thus contributing significantly to the strengthening of the domestic industry.

2026. 04. 02.

Food Industry #Food Industry #Investment #Orosháza #Food Industry #Doğuş Çay #€109,6 million
N
Tolnatej Invests in New Whey Processing Plant

Tolnatej has announced a new investment project. As part of the EUR 26.1 million development, the company will establish a new, automated whey protein processing plant in Szekszárd. The investment will enable Tolnatej to enter a new product segment and strengthe...

2026. 03. 30.

Food Industry #Food Industry #Tolnatej #Szekszárd #Dairy production #Capacity expansion #By-product processing
N
SUGO FOOD Expands Capacity with New Investment in Baja

SUGO FOOD Ltd. has announced a EUR 45 million investment at its site in Baja. As part of the development, the company’s existing production capacity will be expanded, alongside upgrades to its energy infrastructure. The project will create 30 new jobs.

2026. 03. 30.

Food Industry #Food Industry #SUGO FOOD #Baja #Food Industry #EUR 45 million #30 NEW JOB