An exciting new venture is brewing here in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Martin Bauer, one of the world’s largest suppliers of outstanding teas and botanicals, is poised to open its first manufacturing site in the United States. The state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, aptly named Strong Brews, will produce botanical ingredients for the US beverage market. Standing solidly behind this futuristic new plant is an established company, The Martin Bauer Group, founded nearly a century ago. The Martin Bauer Group has crafted organic, sustainably sourced botanicals for the food, beverage, and dietary supplement industries for decades. The company founder, Martin Bauer, was the son of a farmer who started collecting and working with wild herbs at a very young age. Now in its 4th generation, the company remains family-owned and expertly run. It is now part of a global network of more than 30 companies, and 3600 employees worldwide. Known as a global expert and leader in the field, the German-based company is flourishing, both internationally and in the US, which is considered a growth market. With an extensive portfolio of more than 200 botanicals, the company remains a trusted partner of the world’s most iconic beverage brands. The Strong Brews plant will manufacture ingredients for leading beverage brands in the U.S. One of the key offerings will be Strong Infusions, a new, blockbuster ingredient designed for premium tier beverages. At 48,000 square feet, this modern facility joins more than 20 Martin Bauer manufacturing sites and sales units worldwide.