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📢 PepsiCo Invests £13M into Doritos Factory in Coventry!

PepsiCo is making a significant investment of £13 million in its Coventry Doritos factory, enhancing staff facilities and boosting production capacity. 🏭🌟

Key Points:

🛠️ Upgrades: Renovations include staff facilities, roof replacement, and equipment updates.
📈 Capacity Increase: Output has risen by 13%, with a target to expand further.
🥳 Timeline: Improvements started in August, set to complete soon.

Manufacturing & Engineering Benefits:

Innovation: Introduction of new machinery and processes to improve efficiency.

Growth: Increased production capacity supports market demand.

Sustainability: Enhancements include sustainability-focused updates.

PepsiCo's commitment reflects the importance of continuous investment in manufacturing to drive growth, innovation, and sustainability in the food industry. 🌟

The investment into its Coventry site has funded major renovations to staff facilities, with a new Doritos manufacturing line to be installed next month.

18/07/2024

📢 Regal Food Products Group Plc expands Portfolio with Love Cheesecakes Acquisition!

Yorkshire-based Regal Food Products Group is on a roll, announcing the acquisition of Love Cheesecakes, marking their third dessert business acquisition since 2022. 🍰✨

Key Points:
🥮 Specialty: Handcrafted cheesecakes with over 100 varieties.

🏢 Focus: Direct-to-consumer through e-commerce, markets, and other sales channels.

🤝 Leadership: Founder James Asquith will continue to support the transition.

Manufacturing & Engineering Benefits:

Expansion: This acquisition includes a state-of-the-art production site.

Innovation: Enhances product variety and quality control.

Growth: Adds significant production capacity, targeting 200 million desserts annually.

This strategic move strengthens Regal's chilled dessert portfolio, aligning with their vision to innovate and lead in the food industry. 🌟

Yorkshire-based Regal Food Products Group has announced the acquisition of Love Cheesecakes.

17/07/2024

📢 Exciting News from Greggs!

Greggs is expanding its supply chain capabilities with a new national distribution centre in Kettering. 🏭

This £30 million investment will bolster their logistics and production capacity significantly.

Key Highlights:

📍 Location: Kettering, at the 21-acre Symmetry Park.

🚛 Facility Size: 5-acre site with advanced technology.

🗓️ Timeline: Expected completion by H2 2027, pending approvals.

Benefits for Manufacturing & Engineering:

Increased capacity for both ambient and chilled products, enhancing efficiency.

Potential for new engineering jobs focused on state-of-the-art supply chain solutions.

Strengthened supply chain resilience, ensuring seamless production and distribution.

This move underscores the importance of continuous investment in infrastructure to support growth and innovation in the manufacturing and logistics sectors. 🌟

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Greggs has announced plans for a new national distribution centre in Kettering as part of its continuing investment in its supply chain capacity.

09/07/2024

Kent Fresh Foods Provider's Sales Surge: What It Means for Engineering Recruitment 🍔

Fresh Direct, a major supplier of fresh foods to the food service sector, has seen sales of its pre-prepared products jump by over 10% in the last year. This increase is driven by chefs looking for kitchen time savers amidst recent food industry challenges.

Here's how this affects the engineering sector:

Industry Impact:

▪ The rise in pre-prepared food sales highlights a shift towards efficiency in food service operations.

▪ Increased production needs could lead to a higher demand for food processing and packaging engineers.

Recruitment Challenges:

▪ The need for skilled engineers in food production, especially in areas like automation and maintenance, is expected to grow.

▪ Companies might struggle to find candidates with the specific expertise required to support this surge in production.

Local Area Impact:

▪ This growth can boost job opportunities in Kent, especially in the food processing sector.

▪ It may pressure local engineering recruitment, highlighting the need for specialised talent in the area.

Opportunities:

▪ Engineers have a chance to work in a dynamic sector that's rapidly expanding and evolving.

▪ Businesses can benefit from partnering with Orange Monkey Recruitment to find the right talent quickly and efficiently.

What do you think about the growing demand for pre-prepared foods? How will it impact the engineering job market in Kent? Share your thoughts in the comments!

Fresh Direct which supplies fresh foods to the foodservice sector has seen sales of its prepped produce shoot up in the last year as chefs look for kitchen time savers.

08/07/2024

Carlsberg's Acquisition of Britvic:
A Game-Changer for Engineering Recruitment in the UK

Carlsberg has just announced its acquisition of Britvic for £3.3bn, creating a powerhouse in the beverage industry. This move also includes buying out Marston’s stake in Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company for £580m.

What does this mean for the engineering sector? Let's dive in:

Industry Impact:
▪ This merger is expected to boost the non-alcoholic beverage market significantly.
▪ Increased production will likely demand more engineering expertise in manufacturing and logistics.

Recruitment Challenges:
▪ The demand for skilled engineers in production, maintenance, and logistics is set to rise.
Companies may face difficulties filling these positions quickly due to the ▪ specialised skills required.

Local Area Impact:
▪ In regions where Britvic and Carlsberg have operations, this could lead to more job opportunities and economic growth.
▪ However, it also raises the question of whether there are enough qualified engineers locally to meet this increased demand.

Opportunities:
▪ For engineers, this presents a chance for career growth and new roles in an expanding company.
▪ For businesses, partnering with a specialised recruitment agency like Orange Monkey Recruitment can help navigate these changes effectively.

What are your thoughts on this acquisition? How do you see it impacting the engineering job market?

Let's discuss in the comments!

Carlsberg has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire soft drinks manufacturer Britvic.

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