Cargill will be implementing a phased investment plan to focus the business on the retail sector and key partners in food service. Over the next 24-36 months, Cargill plans to invest £35 million to improve efficiencies, upgrade technologies and create a state of the art processing facility in Hereford. These investments will also enable Cargill to expand its capacity to process and supply fresh UK-reared chicken.
Pilar Cruz, Managing Director for Cargill Meats Europe, explains the importance of these plans and refocusing the priorities of the business: "This is an exciting time for the poultry industry and as demand for fresh chicken grown in the UK continues to rise amongst retailers and consumers, we aim to position ourselves to better support this. This investment will position Cargill for future growth and strengthen our relationship with key strategic customers in the UK."