September 27, 2013
 

HKScan inaugurates poultry facility in Tabasalu, Estonia

HKScan Corporation inaugurated on September 23, 2013 its Tabasalu poultry facility which will be responsible for slaughtering, cutting, deboning and processing of poultry meat for the entire Baltic region.

The plant will take over the production of poultry products previously manufactured at the Loo facility near Tallinn.

By the end of this year, the Tabasalu facility has been modernised and expanded in stages over the past few years. The last new lines are to be installed. The €13.5 million (US$18.2 million) investment will enable Tallegg to double its Baltic production capacity and respond to growing demand for poultry products in Estonia and export markets. The Tabasalu facility manufactures a range of products sold chiefly in the Baltic countries, including Tallegg fresh chicken products, smoked poultry products, marinated and oven products.

"Bringing added capacity, this investment also enhances our technological capabilities, supporting the development of the Tallegg brand and improving the quality and shelf life of our products. The modernised facilities offer better working conditions for our employees, as process automation has eliminated the need for heavy manual handling," says Teet Soorm, General Manager of HKScan Baltics.

Certain primary units will remain operational at the Loo facility, including a poultry feed factory, chicken hatchery, chicken farm and egg production.

HKScan Corporation has production facilities based in Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia and Poland. To improve operational efficiency and production management, the company is currently streamlining its production structure and centralising its technology and raw material base in its home markets.

HKScan is a leading food company in northern Europe, with home markets in Finland, Sweden, Denmark, the Baltic countries and Poland. It manufactures, sells and markets pork and beef, poultry products, processed meats and convenience foods under strong brand names.