Food Chain - Issue 197 - December 2023 | Page 59

________________________________________________________________________________________________ Roberts Bakery
As part of the investment plan , we will establish three centers of excellence ; one for biscuits , one for bread , and another for specialty loaves
“ In October 2022 , we announced the huge milestone we ’ d achieved through successfully raising £ 18 million in funding to secure investments and working capital requirements to support the overall future growth of the business ,” Bill opens .
In a recent press release on the topic , Mike Roberts , Deputy Chairman of Roberts , commented : “ The new funding puts us in a very strong position and allows us to really invest for the future growth of our business and advance on our journey towards Net Zero .”
Meeting demand
Following this announcement , Roberts announced a second significant milestone – a shakeup of its Cheshire facilities including the relocation of its Little Treats division . “ Work has begun on a significant rebuild of two bakeries within our Northwich headquarters and the Little Treats manufacturing operation will move four miles north to a new site in Winsford , Chesire ,” Bill expands . “ Little Treats is a rapidly growing venture for us , where we sell characterful biscuits and chocolate clusters to retailers , coffee chains , wholesalers , and foodservice customers across the UK . The new site will enable us to meet increasing demand and place us in a strong position for the future . foodchainmagazine . com 59