The investment will focus on modernising the manufacturing capabilities of the site over the next four years.
Kitt Green currently produces 1.3 billion cans of food a year, of which 94% is consumed in the UK. Plans to bring sauce manufacturing for products including Heinz tomato ketchup, mayonnaise and salad cream are designed to meet the demand from a new generation of UK consumers.
Luis Spinardi, site director at Kitt Green, said: “As a result of this proposed investment, we are now in the fortunate position where Kitt Green can become a much more modern facility and our teams will have the ability to adopt more contemporary ways of working whilst exemplifying the highest global standards for food manufacturing.
“Consumers remain at the centre of everything we do, and this was particularly evident during the pandemic; I would like to thank all our teams for their relentless dedication, commitment and resilience throughout the year helping to feed the nation.
“We are proud to continue our journey as a motivated team to reach our common goal of establishing Kitt Green as a world class manufacturer, delivering exceptional performance in everything we do.”
Kitt Green will be providing upskilling opportunities whilst creating up to 50 new full-time positions.
Gerry Grimstone, Minister for Investment, added: “Whether you’re a Heinz mayonnaise or ketchup fan, the Kraft Heinz investment is a vote of confidence in the UK economy from a major US firm and a boost that will mean jobs and growth for the local economy in Wigan.
“The US is a key trading partner and we are committed to striking an ambitious trade deal that opens up new opportunities for our businesses, brings in more investment and creates better jobs for people across the whole of the country.”