Food Manufacturing Jobs
Moy Park has announced a massive £10 million investment, which will lead to the creation of 100 new jobs.
The investment covers the Ashbourne area in Derbyshire and covers both its Ashbourne hatchery and processing facility.
As a result of the investment, the company will be able to increase processing capacity to over one million birds per week with the installation of a new cutting line, processing equipment and refrigeration chilling technology.
“This is a really exciting development for Ashbourne, which will see the hatchery and the factory transformed into state-of-the art facilities employing the most technologically advanced equipment,” said Alan Gibson, Moy Park UK and Ireland director.
In addition, Moy Park has announced an investment programme at its Ashbourne hatchery. This will lead to an increased capacity of 1.2m chicks per week, allowing Moy Park to meet an increasing demand for high-quality, locally sourced poultry products for its customers.
The investment programme is part of Moy Park’s wider growth strategy. In order to deliver the best possible products to its consumers, the company has already made significant investments in its farming and operational facilities.
“This multimillion pound investment will meet the highest standards of animal welfare, hygiene and biosecurity,” added Gibson.
“We are committed to providing a best-in-class service for our customers and leading the way in terms of product quality and innovation. These investments are a very positive development for Ashbourne and there is a great feeling of optimism amongst the team as we position the business for continued growth,” he added.
Turkey giant Bernard Matthews has announced plans to create 90 new jobs at its Great Witchingham site in Norfolk.
The company revealed that with year-round business continuing to grow, it is looking to run its South Site operation on a permanent basis.
Rob Burnett, CEO of Bernard Matthews, said: “We are delighted to be announcing the creation of these 90 new roles, which is not only good for the business it’s also great news for the local economy.
“Over the last few years we have set ourselves the challenge of returning to profitability and a key part of this is growing the demand for our products all year round – not simply at Christmas. This strategy has begun to bear fruit and we will be effectively and profitably utilising the capacity at our Great Witchingham site.”
Bernard Matthews employs 1,850 people across Norfolk and Suffolk, producing both branded and own-label poultry products for UK retailers.
Meat processor Tulip has created a new group innovation & NPD director role, appointing Stacey Howe to fill the position.
Howe has joined Tulip after working as the NPD & innovations director at the Hain Daniels Group, where she was responsible for concept and process development across all of the group’s functions.
She said: “I am very excited to have joined such a dynamic organisation and am really looking forward to contributing to the continued success of the Tulip business as it evolves to meet the ever-changing demands of the UK consumer.”
Tulip explained that Howe brings varied retail and manufacturing experience to the role at Tulip, having also held a number of positions with companies such as Marks & Spencer and Pret A Manger.
Tulip’s chief executive officer Chris Thomas said: “I am delighted that we have been able to attract an individual of Stacey’s caliber and experience to lead our innovation & NPD agenda at this exciting phase of our development.
“We have enjoyed exceptional growth over the past few years and I am confident that Stacey’s experience of the food retail and manufacturing sectors will prove invaluable as we look to build on our great food culture and further strengthen Tulip’s position as the UK’s leading food solutions business.”