March 20 2025

An innovative manufacturing hub is poised to propel Aberdeen's food & drink industry forward following its official launch.

The £27m facility by Opportunity North East (ONE) provides industrial kitchens and testing spaces for businesses which wish to scale production or develop new products and processes.

ONE SeedPod, built by Robertson Construction Eastern, will also host a range of experts to help mentor new businesses in the sector.

ONE chair Sir Ian Wood said: “Food and drink is northeast Scotland’s biggest industry after energy, employing 22,000 people, and the UK’s largest manufacturing sector. The unique combination of food-safe manufacturing and innovation space, facilities and support at ONE SeedPod will accelerate the growth of businesses in the region and across Scotland."

The project team includes Keppie and LDA Design. 

5 Comments

#1 Posted by Fat Bloke on Tour on 20 Mar 2025 at 13:28 PM

Not seeing much for a £27mill investment.
Some nice detailing but the colour angle has been put on with a trowel.

#2 Posted by Fat Bloke on Tour on 20 Mar 2025 at 13:33 PM

30% cost increase and 3 years late -- not off to a great start.

#3 Posted by Big Delicious on 20 Mar 2025 at 16:59 PM

@Fat boy, please give us a rundown of how much that should've cost then mate, since you have such an in-depth knowledge of the project.

I drew up the most barebones extension imaginable to a bit like this years ago and the cost of the conveyor belt system alone was 20 million. Not convinced you even have a job if you think 27 million is buying anything insane these days

#4 Posted by Glasgow Bob on 21 Mar 2025 at 05:40 AM

#2 you still buy your Friday night's fish supper for 2 shillings?

#5 Posted by Mark on 22 Mar 2025 at 20:31 PM

#3 & #4 - Go easy on the Corpulent Tourist, he's only here because somebody mentioned "food and drink". I'm guessing he doesn't work for Keppies or LDA Design, so he won't be privy to the cost plan.

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