Supporting the teams behind the nation's favourite treats
We are delighted to announce that we’ve been awarded a five-year integrated facilities management contract with Valeo Foods.
As one of Europe's fastest-growing food businesses, Valeo Foods is home to some of the nation's favourite brands, including Barratt Sweets, Rowse Honey, Metcalfe’s and KETTLE Chips. With an impressive portfolio of consumer food brands, they produce sweet treats and snacks that are enjoyed by millions of people every year.
Partnering for sweet success
Through this partnership, our teams will deliver integrated facilities management across a number of Valeo Foods manufacturing and office sites spanning the UK and Ireland. Our services include:
- Catering
- Vending
- Cleaning
- Security
- Grounds maintenance
- Pest control
This suite of soft FM services will be key in supporting operations across key sites and help create well-maintained, comfortable workplaces for their teams.
“Great workplaces start with great people”
“We’re delighted to be working with Valeo Foods – a business which shares our values and our belief that great workplaces start with great people,” said Matthew Lockton, Sales Director at 14forty. “Our focus is on creating safe, welcoming and high-performing environments where teams can thrive. By combining trusted FM expertise with a people-first approach, we’ll help support Valeo Foods’ culture, wellbeing and productivity.
This contract is also an exciting opportunity to build a long-term partnership that can scale alongside Valeo Foods’ ambitious growth plans.”
Martin Wakelin, Group Head of Indirect Procurement at Valeo Foods, added: “We set out to appoint an FM partner who could bring expertise, consistency and innovation, while supporting our commitment to investing in our sites for the benefit of our employees.
From the outset, 14forty demonstrated a proactive and collaborative approach, with a clear focus on continuous improvement. The team has already shown they are highly responsive and committed to delivering the best possible experience across our locations during the mobilisation and I look forward to our partnership going from strength to strength.”
Looking ahead
Since the contract started back in December 2025, our teams have been hard at work to ensure a smooth rollout across their sites. The commitment and professionalism shown by everyone have certainly set a high standard from the get-go.
It’s an exciting time to be working with Valeo Foods, and we’re thrilled to support their mission of making everyday moments taste better.
