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Lidl, the German retail giant, has announced the opening of a new bottling plant in Derby, UK with capacity to produce 380 million bottles per year.
The plant will be known as MEG Derby. MEG is one of Germany’s leading mineral water and soft drinks manufacturers, and the facility will be its first UK venture.
The new factory is reportedly intended to simplify Lidl’s transport logistics, improving the company’s carbon footprint and saving cost.
Commenting on the news, Lidl chief commercial officer Richard Bourns said: “This new venture with MEG Derby Ltd. marks a significant milestone in our commitment to improving efficiency, reducing our impact on the environment, and providing our customers with great quality products at the lowest possible prices. Bringing production of this key product closer to home makes sense and aligns with Lidl GB’s vision of contributing positively to the local community and economy”.
Source: Retail Times / Grocery Gazette
