The expansion is tied to a revision of the facility’s environmental permit, which would allow the company to scale operations while tightening environmental controls at one of the UK’s largest dairy manufacturing sites.
As part of its restructuring, Saputo is shifting packaging operations to a new facility in Franklin, which is expected to create over 650 jobs.
There was a higher selling prices in domestic and international cheese and dairy ingredient markets
Cheddarella String Cheese is positioned to capitalise on the growing consumer preference for snackable cheese products.
“We’re committed to supporting our staff through this transition.”