Bakery rolls ahead with 2,500 sq ft production facility

Ten jobs will be created following news that bakery Costello’s is to launch a 2,500 sq ft production facility in North Yorkshire with a £150,000 investment.

Costello’s is opening the unit in Malton at a new site in Navigation Wharf, near York House.

An area of former riverside warehouses, Navigation Wharf is being developed by Fitzwilliam Estate as a second phase of food production units now that the first phase at Talbot Yard is almost fully let.

The new Costello’s production unit will allow more space to produce its craft baking products for Costello’s shops in Malton and Driffield.  The move will create up to 10 new jobs initially, during the first six months, which could increase to around 20 within about 18 months.

Tom Naylor-Leyland, who leads the Malton food town project, said: “I’m delighted that such a famous baking brand has put their faith and commitment into the town. Their products will now have the ‘Made in Malton’ stamp of approval and will certainly boost Malton’s credentials as a foodie destination.”

James Costello said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for us to increase our offering and to sell our products to other high quality food retailers, restaurants and cafes. Over the past few years I have seen great things happening in Malton, some fantastic independent businesses have been created and it’s an honour to be a part of its development as the food capital of the North.”

Renowned for its monthly food markets, Malton Food Tours and the Malton Food Lovers Festival, the town is well regarded for its array of quality, year-round food and drink producers and attracts thousands of visitors annually.