The facility means all fresh and frozen beef will now be handled entirely by one supplier, shortening the distance between farm gate and supermarket shelf.
Waitrose said the state-of-the-art operation is fully integrated, meaning that the entire production process will be managed by Dovecote Park, from the cattle right through to the consumer packaging, which is directly distributed to Waitrose.
The new facility starts production this month and completes Dovecote Park’s ability to produce all Waitrose beef products, from beef burgers, meatballs, joints, steak and mince to producing the beef used in fresh and frozen ready meals.
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