Food manufacturer moves HQ and develops factory after creating 20 jobs
FRESH soup manufacturer The Yorkshire Provender have moved premises, creating more jobs for the area.
The factory includes increased capacity, streamlined production and product development facilities.
The acquisition of the new premises was facilitated by a loan from NatWest.
The business had outgrown their adjacent leasehold premises, and in 2015 purchased and developed another site, creating 20 jobs. This is their second investment in expansion.
The company is based in Leeming Bar. It was founded in 2007 by entrepreneurs Belinda and Terry Williams.
The Yorkshire Provender’s range of soups and sauces are listed in Waitrose, Ocado, Booths, Tesco, Co Op, Costco and Nisa. They have also provided product ranges for Pret-a-Manger, and own The Yorkshire Party Co.
Dave Sparrow, finance director at Yorkshire Provender, said: “We are delighted with our new premises which will underpin Yorkshire Provender’s long-term future.
“We are already seeing benefits in terms of efficiency, and now have space for further expansion to meet the on going growth of both the business and our brand. This latest investment is a huge step forward for this family run business and will help us deliver our clearly focused future strategy.”
Fiona Runcorn, relationship manager at NatWest said: “We have been absolutely delighted to support Yorkshire Provender. The business has an exciting future as it continues to grow and expand market share.
“The launch of the new ‘World Flavours’ range has added a special flourish to coincide with the opening of their new headquarters We wish the business every success for the future and look forward to the journey with them.”
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