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06/02/2015
55 New Jobs At Killinchy Food Company
55 new jobs have been announced at Willowbrook Fine Foods in Killinchy, County Down.
The news follows a £2.3m investment by the company.
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster said: "This is important investment by Willowbrook Fine Foods in the development of a portfolio of premium ready meals and meal accompaniments aimed principally at markets outside Northern Ireland. Marketed extensively under the Willowbrook Fine Foods brand it is a welcome addition to Northern Ireland’s developing range of branded foods.
"This development also represents a significant boost for Northern Ireland’s £4.5billion food and drink industry offering worthwhile employment opportunities in the Killinchy and wider Co Down areas. In addition to employment in processing, there will be 16 senior posts in management and marketing. Overall, the 55 new jobs, which will be in place over the next three years, will have an average salary of around £19,000."
Invest Northern Ireland has supported the investment with assistance of £192,500 through their Jobs Fund.
(IT/CD)
The news follows a £2.3m investment by the company.
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster said: "This is important investment by Willowbrook Fine Foods in the development of a portfolio of premium ready meals and meal accompaniments aimed principally at markets outside Northern Ireland. Marketed extensively under the Willowbrook Fine Foods brand it is a welcome addition to Northern Ireland’s developing range of branded foods.
"This development also represents a significant boost for Northern Ireland’s £4.5billion food and drink industry offering worthwhile employment opportunities in the Killinchy and wider Co Down areas. In addition to employment in processing, there will be 16 senior posts in management and marketing. Overall, the 55 new jobs, which will be in place over the next three years, will have an average salary of around £19,000."
Invest Northern Ireland has supported the investment with assistance of £192,500 through their Jobs Fund.
(IT/CD)
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