About Us

Based in Lowestoft, England, Wessex Foods is part of Irish Food Processors Group (IFP) - Europe’s leading meat processor with a turnover in excess of €1bn.

At Wessex Foods, our mission statement is;
'to be the preferred partner of caterers, manufacturers and multiple retailers for the supply of fresh and frozen meat and meat products.'

Operating out of a purpose built facility Wessex Foods produces;

• Fresh and frozen burgers
• Fresh and frozen grill steaks
• Individually quick frozen mince
• Frozen steak products

Utilising the most modern technologically advanced manufacturing equipment in the world.

Key facts:
- Wessex Foods produces over 60% of the UK’s frozen retail mince
- Wessex Foods produces over 16,500 tonnes of frozen burgers annually
- Wessex Foods fresh burger production line is the most automated fresh burger line in Europe

Supplying both major multiples and foodservice customers throughout the UK, Wessex Foods pride themselves on their close working relationship with their customers.

There are 150 people employed at Wessex Foods and we have developed a strong team culture in our approach to customer service. Wessex Foods are committed to training and developing their people to the highest standards in order to produce the best products in the marketplace.

The factory operates a programme of continual investment which ensures that all products are being produced in the safest, most cost efficient manner using only the highest quality raw materials.