The rebuild of Dartford is a ‘key’ initiative for 2019, with planning permission secured to rebuild and improve long-term production and operations on site.
Elaine Swift, regional director (North), UCC Coffee Europe said: “After a challenging few months in Dartford following the fire, we’re pleased to share further progress as we invest and rebuild for a stronger future. We’re back on our feet and our plans will not only improve our roastery operations, but our office space too.
“We’re investing in to the rebuild to not only futureproof our business but to increase our capacity. This recovery would not have been possible without the support of our European roasteries, customers and team.”
The rebuild, which is expected to complete in August 2020, will not only increase production and improve product flow, but will offer teams a new and improved, modern space including a new break out area, changing facilities, and increased office space.
A new coffee bag machine will also be installed alongside its roasters to increase capacity of its retail lines.