Last year, the company made one of its biggest investments in the UK ever to enable the production of mozzarella in Devon. Production is expected to start in 2027. This investment will include updated technology placed in Arla Foods UK-based creamery, Taw Valley Creamery. This development will also allow for the exportation of mozzarella across the world.
Additional Skilled Jobs in the Local Area
As part of this exciting expansion, 100 additional skilled jobs will be created in the local area, recruiting a variety of roles such as apprentices. Fran Ball, VP of production in the UK, said: “We’re incredibly proud to see work has begun on our state-of-the-art mozzarella plant in the UK. As part of the launch of our mozzarella line, we are exploring how we can use this as an opportunity to recruit more people into the industry.”
Apprenticeship Scheme to Train Future Employees
“We are looking at trialling an apprenticeship scheme, which means we will be able to train apprentices over the next two years – with a view to offering them a full-time position at Taw Valley – for when our mozzarella production begins. This is an exciting time for Arla Foods, and for all our colleagues at Taw Valley – as we continue to showcase Arla Foods leading British dairy production.”
Expansion Plans for British Dairy Industry
The news comes after Arla Foods announced a proposal to invest £90m into its Lockerbie site to support UK manufacturing and the future of British dairy. Bas Padberg, managing director of Arla Foods UK, said: “The investment into our Taw Valley site showcases our commitment to driving change in the UK, and supporting the future of British dairy. We are already one of the leading players in the global mozzarella market providing quality cheese to customers worldwide, but this investment allows us to continue to support our farmer owners by returning the best price for their milk.”
