GROUNDWORKS specialist M Downes Earthworks has been chosen to carry out expansion work for Malpas-based liquid pasteurised egg producer D Wise Ltd.

The Cheshire food supplier is growing its business in response to demand for products such as scrambled eggs.

Based in Whitchurch, Earthworks has already built a new steel-framed factory for the firm.

And now it has been called upon to build a new cold store for the expanding family-run business, which supplies large food manufacturers, bakeries, hotels and catering suppliers.

Martin Downes, managing director of Earthworks, said: “It’s fantastic to see D Wise growing and we’re delighted to be involved in their expansion.

“We’ve developed a strong relationship with the company and our team looks forward to completing our latest project for the firm to the high standard Mark Wise expects, but with minimal disruption.”

Mark, who is director of D Wise Ltd, added: “They’re a local firm, so Martin came to our site and answered any queries we had.”

“Egg products provide a high-quality source of protein, so their nutritional value has led to them being a popular choice for the food-to-go market and breakfast menus. Our scrambled egg production has increased significantly over the last couple of years.

"Our company has grown steadily over the last few years. Our core business is pasteurised liquid egg, and we diversified into cooked scrambled egg about 10 years ago.

“We first contacted Earthworks about building a new driveway and car park. Martin and his team were excellent. They’re a local firm, so Martin came to our site and answered any queries we had.

“We were very happy with the project, and so consulted them when it came to planning and building further projects."

Martin added: “It’s fantastic to see D Wise growing and we’re delighted to be involved in their expansion.

“We’ve developed a strong relationship with the company and our team looks forward to completing our latest project for the firm to the high standard Mark expects, but with minimal disruption.”