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Greggs looks to expand South West footprint

BAKERY firm Greggs has submitted a planning application which, if accepted, will strengthen its position in the South West and grow its workforce by 300.

The Newcastle business is hoping to build a new factory in Amesbury, Wiltshire, and says the development will be key to its expansion plans in the South West.

Its stores in Wiltshire and neighbouring counties curently have to rely on deliveries from Twickenham and Enfield in London, Birmingham and Treforest in South Wales.

Greggs is aiming to have up to 250 shops in that part of the country, but to supply them all it would need to ensure shorter delivery times for its fresh produce.

A decision is expected by Christmas.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Ruth Mitchell .