Millions invested in new Derby sustainable food factory
Thousands of jobs have been announced for a new sustainable food factory in Derby which leaders have called "a massive boost" for the city.
The move was confirmed with £12m of government funding announced on Monday evening.
Derby City Council leader Chris Poulter said the news would help "diversify" the city's economy.
Labelled as a "food campus", the factory is set to be built on 140 acres of the former Celanese site in Spondon.
It will be operated by SmartParc, a low-carbon food manufacturer, who said it would be an "incubator", bringing food producers together to use their knowledge and investment to reduce food waste, lowering carbon outputs and increasing UK food security.
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