Once completed, the dairy will process and pack up to one billion litres of milk per year. The project is being 100% funded by Arla and will provide a £20m annual wages bill.
It will also create 700 new jobs and up to 1,000 construction jobs over the next 18 months, according to Arla Foods.
Peter Lauritzen, CEO of Arla Foods UK, said: “We are delighted to be underway with the development of this new dairy. We have ambitions for it to be the world’s first zero carbon fresh milk dairy, which will help Arla achieve its growth ambitions in the UK. The new facility will create a platform for the company to grow its fresh milk business, allowing us to deliver our UK growth strategy.”
Source: Arla Foods
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