VION announces sale of Winsford packing operation

1 | Feb | 2012

VION Food UK has today announced the proposal to sell its meat processing operation at Winsford, Cheshire, to Farmers Boy Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc. Under the agreement, all VION employees at the site will transfer to the new owner. 

VION has extensive secondary processing and packing operations across the UK and production at the site will transfer to other VION UK facilities. This will deliver enhanced operational efficiencies, and will ensure that VION’s packing resources are better aligned to current and anticipated market demand. Importantly, Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc is a respected and highly successful company, and the proposed sale will provide for continuity and job security for the Winsford workforce. 

It is envisaged that the transfer will be completed on or around 27th March 2012. 

 

VION Food Group Ltd, the UK arm of VION N.V., produces and processes high quality beef, lamb, pork, bacon and chicken as well as a wide range of convenience products such as sausages, cooked meats and added value cooked chicken. The UK operation has extensive facilities across the UK from farms and hatcheries to primary production, processing and packing, and supplies products according to customer and market demands. The business offers integrated supply chains, market-leading welfare programmes, and the ability to satisfy a growing demand for provenance. The business is primarily focused on the UK retail market but also includes important foodservice and wholesale clients within its portfolio.

 

Note for the editors

For further information please contact:
Robert Smith, Group Communications Controller, VION Food Group Ltd

+44 (0)1506 400400

+44 (0)7785 502976

rob.smith@vionfood.com