The rationalisation and development of a number of areas of the business at Kraft led to the requirement to provide additional facilities at the Bournville site.

The requirements included relocating pilot plant equipment from another site into a new GMP super-module, creating a new Innovation Kitchen and upgraded office accommodation.

The centrepiece is the Innovation Kitchen, a high profile space where VIPs, industry peers and public consultation can take place in a flexible multi-use space.

Austin provided multidisciplinary design, management and construction services to carry out this refurbishment project at Bournville.

The site in Bournville is a centre of excellence for chocolate in Europe, with a focus on creativity, innovation and a testing and presentation centre for new products.