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Category: BUSINESS

Bramble Foods distribution hub expansion

Entities: Bramble Foods · Steve Heighton · Tony Foster · Lancaster House · Market Harborough

Overview

Family‑owned Bramble Foods inaugurated a new 67,000‑sq‑ft national distribution centre, Lancaster House, at Airfield Business Park in Market Harborough, Leicestershire. Built by Leicestershire County Council, the facility will serve as the company's main UK hub, expanding warehousing capacity for its premium food brands such as Whitakers Chocolates.

The centre features an EPC A+ rating, a 50 kW solar array expected to save up to 50,000 kWh annually, electric‑vehicle charging points and enhanced insulation. The opening ceremony was attended by Managing Director Tony Foster, council cabinet member Harrison Fowler, and long‑serving employee Steve Heighton, who marked his 50‑year anniversary with the firm.

Bramble Foods, which employs around 300 people, expects the new hub to create up to 50 skilled jobs over the coming years. Council officials highlighted that the expansion of Airfield Business Park, now 190,000 sq ft, will bolster the local economy and generate additional revenue for public services.

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Bramble Foods opens 67,000‑sq‑ft hub in Market Harborough, adds 50 jobs

    Bramble Foods opened a 67,000 sq ft distribution hub in Market Harborough, creating 50 new skilled jobs and expanding its national capacity, with sustainability features and a ceremony attended by Tony Foster,

  2. 10 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Bramble Foods opens 67,000‑sq‑ft distribution centre in Market Harborough

    Bramble Foods opened a 67,000 sq ft national distribution hub, Lancaster House, in Market Harborough, creating up to 50 jobs and featuring solar power and EV charging.

Sources

eastmidlandsbusinesslink.co.uk · eyesonhollywood.com · grocerygazette.co.uk · leicestermercury.co.uk