The Future of Food Chains

CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD

C A S E S T U DY : S MA R T PA R C D E R BY S EG RO

Food chain real estate in the United Kingdom is already evolving.

The UK government has recently pledged £12m in funding to support the launch of Smart Parc located in the East Midlands. SmartParc SEGRO Derby, with its strategic position in the East Midlands, offers a way for the food industry to collaborate to meet the challenges of sustainable production whilst addressing the need for efficient, direct routes to consumers. The 2m sq ft campus style hub offers flexible “state of the art” spaces ranging from starter units at 3,500sq ft to manufacturing units up to 400,000 sq ft.

Space is has been specifically developed with food operators in mind, providing a range of shared common services. The site will also be home to a “Food Manufacturing Technology Centre of Excellence” to future-proof the food industry, offering education and career opportunities to secure both the local and global food supply chains. The flagship site will be home to the first low-carbon food manufacturing community offering a shared distribution hub and services whilst working together to improve sustainability and reduce costs.

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