Hilton Food to build €6m plan in Poland after Tesco deal

UK meat packing firm Hilton Food Group will build a €6 million plant in Poland after signing a five-year supply deal with Tesco for the CEE region. The company will deliver pre-packed meat products to Tesco regional stores, such as soups, pizzas, and ready-meals. The new deal is an extension of a previous agreement. “We look forward to seeing the positive effect our tried and tested business model will have on this relationship, which will be supported by our flexible and versatile approach to meeting local requirements. We continue to look for further opportunities for geographic expansion,” Hilton Foods CEO Robert Watson said. “I’m delighted that we are extending our deep group-wide partnership with Hilton to bring new manufacturing investment and capability to Poland,” Tesco Central Europe CEO Matt Simister added The production on the site in the yet-unnamed location could start as early as in 2019. Hilton already has a 500-employee plant near Tychy.