An upgrade of Frew Foods International's Stawell lamb processing plant is set to create 250 new jobs and nearly double the site's production capacity.
An upgrade of Frew Foods International's Stawell plant is set to create 250 new jobs and nearly double the site's production capacity.Its workforce will grow to 750 people within three yearsThe company's plans to expand its lamb processing site over the next three years is expected to cost between $40 million and $50 million.
Managing director Robert Frew previously told the ABC an accommodation shortage was making it hard to attract staff.He said the vacancies had resulted in a 20 per cent drop in production but he expected the positions would be filled by October. The processing plant, which is rated one of Australia's highest quality facilities, already supplies meat to Aldi and Woolworths.