As part of the investment, manufacturing capacity and efficiency at Apetito’s Trowbridge site is to be improved. Apetito also plans to reduce its carbon footprint, delivering a 47% reduction in carbon intensity.
Food minister George Eustice said: “Our thriving food industry is the largest manufacturing sector in the UK – bigger than cars and aerospace combined – and this significant investment by Apetito is a real vote of confidence in the South West and the UK as a place to do business.
“I’m pleased the investment will lead to the creation of so many local jobs, while raising the UK’s global profile and securing our reputation as a great food nation.”
Apetito will extend its factory to support the planned growth. Building will commence in 2018 and is due to be completed by 2020.
Operating for over 25 years, Apetito supplies products to hospitals, care homes and local government meals on wheels services via Wiltshire Farm Foods, the company’s private meal delivery service.