Chip Plant Announces €13m Investment In Co Meath

A frozen chip plant in Co Meath is to benefit from a €13m investment, Meade Potato has announced.

News of the investment has been welcomed by Fianna Fáil TD for Louth and spokesperson on Horticulture and Rural Affairs Seamus Kirk, who said: "This is a major boost for the local economy and will see significant investment in the Meade Potato site, just outside Navan.

"The company has been one of the outstanding success stories in the North East. What began as a small family business over 30 years ago has grown and expanded into one of the country’s largest growers, packers and distributors of fruit and vegetables in the market”, commented Deputy Kirk.

"This expansion is a huge testament to the business, which has managed to develop and grow despite the challenging economic conditions. The hard work and determination of the employees has been a major factor in the success of the company, and now that conscientiousness is reaping rewards.

"I’ve witnessed first-hand the outstanding progress made by Meade Potato during many visits to the factory, and the decision to branch out into chip producing clearly demonstrates the progressive nature of this company. 

"The Meade Potato chip manufacturing plant will be only such plant on the island of Ireland, and will bring much needed employment in the Agri-Food sector."

(MH/IT)