Recipe box retailer Gousto has signed a deal for a £40 million fulfilment centre in Staffordshire which will create hundreds of new jobs in the county.
The 295,000 sq ft facility - which is being built at St. Modwen Park Burton - will increase Gousto's operational capacity by 40 per cent.
The warehouse space will be home to a highly automated, chilled fulfilment centre where Gousto recipe boxes are picked and packed before being delivered to homes across the country.
Hundreds of new jobs will be created to run the operation, with recruitment expected to start next year.
Tim Boldt, CEO and founder of Gousto, said: "The future is incredibly exciting for Gousto, as we capitalise on the accelerating trends of convenience, health and sustainability that are driving change within the grocery market.
"We're delighted to be occupying the space at Burton - not only will this increase our capacity, but it will bring hundreds of job opportunities to the area. We look forward to embarking on our next stage of growth, as we get closer to achieving our vision of becoming the UK's most-loved way to eat dinner."
Polly Troughton, managing director at St. Modwen Logistics, said: "It's fantastic to be working in partnership with Gousto and to offer them a bespoke, sustainable warehouse as their operational needs increase and their business flourishes, bringing further employment to the area to support economic growth.
"Our shared mutual values in the environment and sustainability will allow Gousto to innovate, grow and respond to the heightened demand of their expanding customer base."
Readie Construction Limited has been appointed to deliver the fulfilment centre, with SBH Property Consultants acting on behalf of Gousto.
Councillor George Allen, leader of East Staffordshire Borough Council, said: "We're pleased that a business like Gousto has decided to invest in the region. Their arrival will bring great opportunities and further employment to the area."
