DURING a visit to the North West, King Charles visited a Greencore food manufacturing site in Woolston, Warrington, to see firsthand how the food industry is transforming its approach to tackling food waste and reducing hunger.
As part of the Coronation Food Project, Greencore has already donated more than one million meals to communities in need, and His Majesty saw examples of these meals being prepared and packaged for distribution.
He was welcomed at the factory by the Mayor of Warrington, Cllr. Mo Hussain, who said: “It was a great honour for the Mayor and Mayoress of Warrington to welcome His Majesty The King to Warrington this afternoon during his visit to the Greencore food factory.
“We were delighted to join the Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire and the High Sheriff of Cheshire in greeting His Majesty and showcasing the important work taking place here in Warrington. Greencore plays a significant role in our local economy, providing jobs and producing food enjoyed across the country.
“It was a truly special occasion for our town, and a proud moment to represent the people of Warrington on such a memorable visit.”
Inspired by His Majesty King Charles and established in 2023, the Coronation Food Project addresses the urgent challenge of reducing food waste while tackling hunger.
As a leading manufacturer of convenience food, Greencore is one of the pioneering businesses supporting the Alliance Food Sourcing initiative. Working in partnership with Sainsbury’s, it has contributed around 400 tonnes of food over the last year – equivalent to one million meals – to communities in need through the Coronation Food Project.
During the visit, The King toured the production facility and met Greencore engineering apprentices, who are preparing for careers in the food industry.
His Majesty also saw how Coronation Food Project meals are prepared, packed and delivered to the same quality and nutrition standards as products available through high street retailers. The extra food is being circulated to communities in need via Coronation Food Project partners FareShare and The Felix Project.
