Cumbria is at the heart of the UK and strategically
located to provide ready access to UK and
European distribution networks. The area
has international, national and local companies
creating food and drinks products for the
world-wide market place.
The county offers specific benefits to potential
Food and Drink investors:
The Right Ingredients
Cumbria can provide excellent supplies of
clean water and has some of the lowest-priced
electricity in the UK. The region also offers
a good telecommunications network and transport
infrastructure, with easy access into national
food distribution depots. Companies locating
here can also draw on the expertise of UK-based,
food research associations of international
repute.
The Ideal Environment
A stable local economy, a skilled and adaptable
workforce and competitive labour costs,
all contribute to an environment capable
of providing a secure and successful future
for the Food and Drink sector.
Food & Drink to
the World
Major manufacturers serving the domestic
and world food and drink markets include;
- Cavaghan & Gray, part of one of
the UK's largest food companies, Northern
Foods plc, producing food products for
the prestigious Marks & Spencer retail
chain amongst others.
- Farley Health Products, part of the
H.J. Heinz Group, manufacturing baby foods
- Nestlé, producing milk products
including Nescafé Cappuccino
- United Biscuits, McVities factory producing
a number of branded products at one of
the largest biscuit factories in Europe.
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