The company said the new site marks a “significant milestone” for the group and its commitment to “innovation, sustainable growth and long-term partnerships”.
Spanning two floors the new CSM Ingredients facility brings together fully integrated offices and a product development centre, complete with “cutting-edge” equipment with a bespoke temperature-controlled test bakery designed to support new product development.
The site has been designed as a future-proofed centre of excellence with capacity for expansion, ensuring it is well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of customers and the wider bakery and food industry.
According to Food Manufacture’s sister title British Baker 45 staff from the company’s previous separation from Baker & Baker in 2021 have all transferred to the 15, 635 sq ft site.
Gabriele Del Torchio, CEO at Nexture, CSM Ingredients parent company said: “Our investment in the UK and Ireland clearly signifies the importance of the area not only for CSM Ingredients, but for the entire Nexture platform”
“This new facility in Cheshire embodies our collective ambition to bring together craftmanship, innovation and partnerships to deliver meaningful progress for our customers and the industry at large.”
Christian Sobolta, chief executive officer CSM Ingredients Group,added: “This new site represents far more than a facility: it embodies our vision for the future of food. The modern equipment, the customer-focused test production environment and the sustainable design of the workspaces will enable us to accelerate product development and customer proximity across several food segments, allowing us to work even closer with our partners to shape the next generation of food experiences.”
The mock production environment, according to the company, is perfect for line trials and innovation projects, while the training and presentation centre is suitable for both large-scale and more intimate sessions. There is also a dedicated allergen-free area that has been created to meet the growing demand for specialist solutions.
Sustainability has been embedded into the design, with solar panels providing 15% of the site’s energy needs and EV charging points available on site.
