Leading meals provider, apetito | Wiltshire Farm Foods has announced that it has secured planning permission for its new world-class food production facility, ‘Kitchen West’ – on the Canal Road Industrial Estate in Trowbridge. This marks a significant milestone for a project set to drive new standards for sustainability and innovation in UK food manufacturing.
The company applied in July 2025 to build its new facility and less than a year on Wiltshire Council has given the go-ahead for the Kitchen West project.
Speaking of the Council’s decision Ian Stone, CEO of apetito | Wiltshire Farm Foods, said:
“We are delighted that planning permission for Kitchen West has been granted by Wiltshire Council. This is an important milestone for us and a bold step forward in our ambition to lead the market with one of the most sustainable food production facilities in the UK.
“This new facility represents an investment in the long‑term future of apetito | Wiltshire Farm Foods in Trowbridge. Kitchen West will play a vital role in supporting our continued growth and helping us to meet increasing demand. It will enable us to expand our production capabilities and continue delivering high-quality meals for the customers who rely on us every day.
“Most importantly, this is an investment in our people. We are proud to be a significant employer in the local area, and Kitchen West will help us safeguard and create highly skilled jobs for many years to come.”
The construction of Kitchen West is currently expected to commence in summer 2026. The existing Mill Site kitchens on Canal Road will remain operational alongside the new facility.
apetito is currently the largest private employer in Trowbridge, with around 670 of its 2,000-strong UK workforce based locally. The company is part of the apetito group, whose shareholders will be investing an excess of £100 million into the new food production facility, showing clear support and confidence in the company’s long‑term growth.
“Through our products and services, we enhance the quality of life for our customers, especially those with specific dietary requirements. We are very proud that with our new ‘Kitchen West’ we will be able to fulfil this commitment even better in the future, making a real difference not only for our customers but also for our employees and the community,” says Christian Kessy, COO of the apetito AG Group.
The company has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to staying in the town to retain and support its skilled workforce.
Serving the Healthcare, Care Homes, Education, and Social Care sectors, as well as delivering meals to customers at home through its Wiltshire Farm Foods brand, apetito has built a strong reputation for innovation and sustainability. The company is the proud recipient of four Royal honours, including the King’s Award for Enterprise in 2024 for Sustainable Development.
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