Food wholesaler to create 200 jobs with new Worcester site

National food wholesaler Bidfood is set to create 200 jobs at a new site at Worcester Six Business Park.

Commercial property developer Stoford has reach practical completion on the 62,431 sq ft building for Bidfood, which supplies more than 10,000 products to over 45,000 caterers and food service businesses across the UK.

Comprising storage and cold store space with ancillary offices, the BREEAM ‘Very Good’ rated facility becomes Bidfood’s first in the region, and 28th depot nationally.

Bidford joins tenants such as Siemens, Sierra Engineering, Kohler Mira and IONOS at Worcester Six Business Park.

Infrastructure works have also completed to facilitate the development of the southern extension of the site, unlocking more than 60 acres of land.

Mark Wood, COO at Bidfood said: “The introduction will provide an excellent addition to our network in and around Worcestershire, offering superb transport links to the Birmingham and Midlands region, and serve the communities in which it operates by providing around 200 new jobs to local people. The development continues to emphasise the importance that we place on long term investment in our infrastructure, allowing us to provide service excellence to our customers.”

Edward Peel, director at Stoford said: “It’s great to see the completion of our 11th unit at Worcester Six. Bidfood joins a strong list of established occupiers that have chosen W6 as their home due to the high calibre of the accommodation and excellent connectivity. The completion of this unit is one of a number of exciting developments at the park, with recent investments unlocking more than 60 acres of land in the southern extension.”

Richard Morris, Wychavon’s Executive Board member for Economy and Tourism said: “I’m delighted to welcome Bidfood to Wychavon. Having one of the UK’s leading suppliers of food and drink products set up home at Worcester Six is another sign of confidence in Wychavon as a place to invest and do business. We’ll continue to support our businesses to grow, create jobs and opportunities.”

Councillor Adam Kent, Cabinet Member with Economy and Skills at Worcestershire County Council said: “The establishment of Bidfood’s new facility at Worcester Six Business Park underscores our county’s growing appeal as a premier destination for leading businesses. This significant investment not only brings substantial employment opportunities to our residents but also reinforces Worcestershire’s position as a hub for economic growth and innovation. We are dedicated to fostering a business-friendly environment, and Bidfood’s decision to join our community is a testament to the collaborative efforts that make such developments possible. We eagerly anticipate the positive impact this will have on our local economy and the continued prosperity of the region.”