Turkey processor Bernard Matthews is to increase production capacity at its Norfolk site.
The plant was previously open for three months a year only – around the Christmas period – but a spokesperson told just-food increased demand for products has prompted the company to open the factory throughout the year.
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The move will also result in 90 new permanent roles. The spokesperson could not disclose how much capacity would increase.
In a statement, CEO Rob Burnett said: “Over the last few years we have set ourselves the challenge of returning to profitability and a key part of this is growing the demand for our products all year round – not simply at Christmas. This strategy has begun to bear fruit and we will be effectively and profitably utilising the capacity at our Great Witchingham site.”
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