Meanwhile, at the Aylesbury site, Arla will be investing in automated box packing capabilities to offer a wider range of packaging formats.
Bas Padberg, managing director of Arla Foods UK, emphasized the significance of the investment in UK food security, highlighting the support from farmer owners. He stressed the importance of maintaining a strong food supply chain for the UK market and ensuring fair returns to farmer owners.
Earlier in March, Arla revealed plans to expand mozzarella production at its Taw Valley site in a €210m ($227.6m) investment, catering to global demands for pizza toppings.
The cooperative described this move as the largest investment ever made in the UK. In a separate development, the company put its Melton Mowbray creamery, known as Tuxford and Tebbutt, up for sale.
This facility in Leicestershire employs around 60 people and reflects Arla’s strategic decisions in the UK market.
