One of the biggest food service companies in the world is creating 90 jobs at a new distribution centre in County Antrim.
Texas-based Sysco, which supplies over 10,000 different food products to restaurants and other food service companies, said the move is the result of growing demand in Northern Ireland.
The proposed new centre at Nutt’s Corner is subject to approval, with plans being developed by construction company Heron Brothers.
It will take the company’s total employment in Northern Ireland to 230 and form’s part of the company’s growth strategy, Mark Lee, CEO of Sysco Ireland, said.
“We are excited by the opportunities that our proposed new site will deliver for our ambition to grow in Northern Ireland, supporting investment and innovation in the sector and local job creation.
“Sustainability is also a key consideration in the development plans, with the design incorporating solar panels on the roof, rainwater harvesting and advanced heat pump technology. We are committed to providing electric vehicle chargers for both staff and fleet vehicles.”
Prior to the submission of a planning application to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, a pre-application community consultation will take place, with a public exhibition on Tuesday 9th August from 3-8pm at Maldron Hotel, Belfast International Airport
Paul Mulholland, Property Director at Heron Bros, said the facility will bring significant benefits for the local area.
“Heron Bros prides itself on how we have been able to combine our traditional values with an advanced, innovative approach to construction,” he said. “This project is a great example of this, combining innovative technologies designed to enhance sustainability, within a state-of-the-art storage and distribution centre.”
