This marks a ‘significant milestone’ for a project set to drive new standards for sustainability and innovation in UK food manufacturing. The company applied in July 2025 to build its new facility and less than a year on Wiltshire Council has given the go-ahead for the Kitchen West project.
Ian Stone, chief executive of Apetito & Wiltshire Farm Foods, said: “This is an important milestone for us and a bold step forward in our ambition to lead the market with one of the most sustainable food production facilities in the UK.
“Kitchen West will play a vital role in supporting our continued growth and helping us to meet increasing demand. It will enable us to expand our production capabilities and continue delivering high-quality meals for the customers who rely on us every day.
“Most importantly, this is an investment in our people. We are proud to be a significant employer in the local area, and Kitchen West will help us safeguard and create highly skilled jobs for many years to come.”
The construction of Kitchen West is currently expected to commence in summer 2026. The existing Mill Site kitchens on Canal Road will remain operational alongside the new facility.