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Growing value, feeding innovation

From iconic breakfast brands to ethical fruit pioneers - this region feeds the UK and beyond.

North Northamptonshire is a leading location for food manufacturing, ingredient innovation and sustainable agri-processing. From cereal giants to precision flour mills, it’s a region with both heritage and momentum.

  • Located in the UK’s logistics heartland
  • Home to world-class food producers
  • Leading on sustainability and low-carbon supply chains
  • Backed by skilled workers and collaborative networks

You’ll find a complete supply chain here - from grain to grocery shelf - backed by skilled labour, low-carbon logistics, and a cluster of collaborative innovators.

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Invest where there is a food ecosystem built for growth

North Northamptonshire isn’t just producing food - it’s powering the future of food. 

For investors and policymakers, this region offers more than just factories and fields. It delivers a connected ecosystem where producers, processors, suppliers, and innovators operate side by side – reducing risk, lowering costs, and accelerating time to market.

Business benefits

From global brands like Weetabix and Alpro to pioneering infrastructure like Navara Oat Milling, businesses here benefit from:

  • a ready-made supply chain cluster
  • access to low-carbon energy and logistics
  • a pipeline of skilled talent
  • supportive planning and sustainability policy
  • proximity to national and export markets
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North Northamptonshire

Whether scaling production, testing new technologies, or meeting ESG goals, North Northamptonshire gives food and agritech investors the space, support and synergy to grow

Leading employers in the sector

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Trusted brands. Scalable operations. Export success.

From iconic breakfast brands to ethical fruit pioneers - our area feeds the UK and beyond!

Weetabix - Burton Latimer and Corby

The UK’s best-known cereal brand. Sourced from 350+ local farms. Zero-carbon ambition. Exporting to 90 plus countries

Alpro (Danone) - Kettering

£40m invested to boost capacity to 400 million litres a year of plant-based drinks. Powered by tri-generation energy and 100% British oats

Tayto (Golden Wonder) - Corby

550 plus jobs. Crisps and snacks produced at one of the UK’s largest snack sites. Investing in new ranges and technologies

Whitworths Ltd – Irthlingborough

Over £140 million turnover. Leading processor of dried fruits, seeds and nuts. A long-established exporter of healthy snacking ingredients

Blue Skies – Corby

Over £140m turnover. Ethical fresh-cut fruit and juice supplier. Sourcing globally, processing locally. Winner of the Weetabix Sustainability Award 2023.

Ingredients and innovation backbone

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Navara Oat Milling - Near Kettering

A joint venture between Camgrain and Anglia Maltings, this is Europe’s largest oat milling facility. Built to serve surging demand for oat-based foods, Navara supports local growers and sustainable sourcing for major brands like Alpro

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AB Agri (ABN) - Islip

National leader in animal feed. Supporting UK poultry and pig sectors with advanced, sustainable compound feeds

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Newly Weds Foods (UK) - Corby

Producer of coatings, seasonings and blends. Supporting recipe development across meat, fish and vegetarian categories

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Berry Global (RPC) - Rushden

Lightweight, recyclable plastic packaging for food manufacturers. Local innovation meets global reach

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VPK Packaging (formerly Rigid Containers) - Desborough

Corrugated cardboard specialists. Supplying branded, sustainable food packaging across the UK

Spotlight - Navara Oat Milling

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Europe’s Largest Oat Mill - built in North Northamptonshire

A landmark investment in sustainable food processing, Navara Oat Milling is a joint venture between Camgrain and Anglia Maltings - delivering Europe’s largest and most advanced oat mill just outside Kettering:

  • £40 million plus investment
  • Built to serve growing global demand for oat-based foods
  • Directly supports British farmers via Camgrain’s co-operative
  • Key supplier to Alpro, enabling 100% UK oat sourcing
  • Designed with sustainability at its core - low food miles, high energy efficiency

Navara puts North Northamptonshire at the heart of the plant-based revolution. Its strategic location, close to growers and end-users, exemplifies the region’s ability to attract large-scale agri-investment and deliver efficient, low-carbon supply chains.

Last updated 03 December 2025