The move follows Baxters’ acquisition of the Fray Bentos brand from Princes in November last year.

 Specialist engineers at Lorien are managing the multi-million pound transition which includes the construction of a 1500m2 extension, all electrical, mechanical and packaging design elements and increasing effluent handling capacity.

Commenting on the project, Lorien’s Phil Colquhoun said: “We are delighted to be working with Baxters on such a well-loved brand. The timescale for a relocation of this size would usually be around 18 months but we are working to a target of 11 months, which has included planning approval for the new build and the line commissioned. We are also ensuring minimal disruption to the adjacent production lines which have been operational for 100% of the duration of the project.

Work is on schedule and the transition will be complete by the end of the year.