A BAKERY which was started in small premises in Marlborough more than 40 years ago and now supplies some of the country's biggest supermarkets and coffee shops has embarked on a multimillion pound investment plan.

Pieter Totte chairman of Haydens bakery's parent Company Real Good Food gave Devizes MP Claire Perry an insight into the company's business plans and decision to expand when she visited its headquarters on the Hopton Industrial Estate, Devizes.

At the moment Haydens employs more than 550 people producing around 70 different products which are supplied to companies such as Waitrose, Marks & Spencer, Costa Coffee, Caffe Nero, Aldi and Morrisons.

A spokesman for the company said: "The visit on Friday went extremely well, we discussed the future vision for Haydens and updated Claire on our substantial investment plans. Claire was given a tour of our distribution set-up as well as a glimpse of some of the redevelopment that’s currently in full swing."

Ms Perry was on the site for about two hours and was given some details of the firm's plans for the future. The spokesman said: "We were discussing the future business plans for Haydens along with our multimillion pound investment plans we have in place. As a major employer to Devizes we’re keen to share our ambitious plans for the future.

"This is a sizeable investment for us and we’re proud to be paving the way for our future growth. Other than customers, this meeting commenced our external discussions about our investment.

"We will in due course, unveil the size of the investment and its scope. We intend on relaunching the facilities in the coming months."

She said the firm was not increasing its workforce at the moment but this was possible in the future.

In November, 2015, the firm which then employed 470 people, underwent a major rebranding exercise to capture the flavour of the indulgent treats made in the Devizes factory using the tag line delivering naughtiness.

At the time managing director John Larsen said: "The word delivering highlights the fact that clients can trust us to provide exactly what we promise in a reliable and hassle-free manner. And naughtiness acknowledges that our products are highly indulgent treats and are sure to leave you with a satisfied smile on your face."