Danish Crown, a major E.U. pork processor will re-enter the U.K. market following erection of a plant. The facility extending over 30,000 square feet will begin production during late 2023 producing further-processed pork products including bacon. Previously, Danish Crown operated Tulip that was sold to JBS SA subsidiary Pilgrim's Pride.
The plant will incur a capital cost of $100 million and will incorporate renewable energy generation contributing to the company program of achieving energy neutrality by 2050. The plant is designed and configured to avoid wastage of products and packaging material.