UK: PepsiCo invests £8 million in Pipers crisps plant

FMCG multinational PepsiCo has announced that the company is investing £8 million ($10 million) to upgrade a UK factory in Brigg that manufactures its premium Pipers brand of crisps.

In a press release, PepsiCo said the the investment would enable the firm to meet growing demand by boosting production capacity by 80%.

The company said it would add more efficient fryers, install two new packaging machines and upgrade facilities. The investment will also be used to explore export opportunities, mainly to the Middle East, China and Japan.

Commenting on the move, Mirjam Fogarty, head of operations at Pipers Crisps. said: “Pipers is a much-loved brand with a rich heritage, and we’re delighted to be making this investment at such an exciting stage in our journey. From small independent pubs, cafes and farm shops, to working with some of the UK’s biggest wholesalers and hospitality operators, the funding will help us bring our delicious crisps to more people, wherever they are, and expand our brand internationally”.

Source: PepsiCo