Dale Farm's £70 Million Expansion to Create 30 New Jobs at Northern Ireland Cheddar Facility
Source: The DairyNews
Northern Ireland dairy cooperative Dale Farm has announced a £70 million investment in its cheddar processing facility in Dunmanbridge, set to create 30 new jobs. This expansion follows years of growth and increasing customer demand across the UK, Europe, and beyond, with the facility exporting cheddar to 40 countries worldwide.
The £70 million investment, one of the largest single investments by a Northern Ireland agri-food company, is expected to be completed by February 2025. The project includes upgrades and improvements to site-wide services and utilities, the installation of a high-speed automated cheese slicing line, a larger warehouse space, and investments in new patented products and processes.
Located outside Cookstown, the site currently supports over 1,100 local families, employing 345 people and receiving milk supplies from 760 local farmers. The expansion will create 30 new roles, including operative, technical, and engineering positions, further boosting the facility's workforce.
Located outside Cookstown, the site currently supports over 1,100 local families, employing 345 people and receiving milk supplies from 760 local farmers. The expansion will create 30 new roles, including operative, technical, and engineering positions, further boosting the facility's workforce.
