Located at Omega Park, Iceland’s new £100 million facility represents a sigant milestone in food manufacturing and logistics. Developed in collaboration with GXO Logistics, this state-of-the-art distribution center will create over 750 new jobs.
As Iceland’s largest warehouse to date, the new site will function as a pivotal hub, distributing products to more than 350 Iceland stores, with plans to potentially serve up to 500 locations in the future.
The distribution center boasts diverse storage solutions, including ambient, chill, and frozen storage areas. Notably, it is partly powered by solar panels, showcasing a commitment to sustainable operations.
Equipped with “state-of-the-art technology,” this facility aims to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen the resilience of the supply chain.
To support this new development, local authorities have secured a multi-million-pound investment aimed at improving transport links to Omega Park. This initiative includes the introduction of two new bus services, promoting accessibility for staff traveling to and from Warrington and St Helens.
Tarsem Dhaliwal, chief executive at Iceland, stated: “We’re always looking at ways to make our business stronger, more efficient, and better for our customers. Investing in our supply chain is a huge part of that, and this new state-of-the-art warehouse is a game-changer.
“It gives us the capacity to grow, improve service, and futureproof our operations for years to come. Warrington means a lot to me personally, as the place where I grew up, and it gives me particular pleasure to have been able to make such a major investment here. We’re proud to be employing more than 750 people and delivering real economic benefits to the local community.”
Meanwhile, Gavin Williams, managing director at GXO for the UK and Ireland, expressed pride in advancing the logistics partnership with Iceland through the construction of a warehouse that is “fit for the future.”
“The new Warrington regional distribution centre is great news for the local community and for our colleagues, who will help us assist Iceland’s growth plans across the country,” Williams added.
Iceland currently operates over 950 stores across the UK, including several The Food Warehouse locations.
In related news, protesters gathered outside an Iceland store in London this week in response to the retailer’s failure to meet its commitment to cease selling eggs from caged hens by the end of 2025.
According to Iceland’s data, 71% of the eggs sold in 2023-2024 were derived from caged hens, despite the company’s pledge to switch to cage-free options.
