Hilton Food Group to Expand to New Zealand
Hilton Food Group, the UK-based specialist international meat packing business, is to proceed with plans to expand its packing capability to New Zealand. Hilton will construct a new meat processing facility in Auckland and supply Progressive Enterprises, New Zealand’s leading retailer, trading as Countdown Supermarkets. As Progressive Enterprises is also part of the Woolworths business, this development further strengthens Hilton’s existing relationship with Woolworths.
The development will take place as an extension of the existing site, and is subject to government approvals and the negotiation and finalisation of construction and tenure agreements. It is proposed that Hilton’s newly formed subsidiary, Hilton Foods New Zealand, will finance the new food packing facility, with commencement of production targeted for 2020. The new facility will be capable of supplying Progressive stores in New Zealand with a range of beef, lamb, pork, chicken and added-value products. It is expected that Hilton’s investment in plant and equipment will be approximately NZ$54 million (€33 million).
