Panama: Industrias Lácteas to Construct Dairy Factory

The dairy produce company will invest between $60 and $80 million in this project, according to Panama America.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Frank Tedman, head of operations for the company known for its Estrella Azul ("Blue Star") brand, told the newspaper that the factory's design and layout had been finalized and the methods chosen for processing the milk.

He indicated that Industrias Lácteas is now awaiting authorization from Panama's National Environment Authority (ANAM in Spanish) to begin the works planned.

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