The construction of the 75,000 sq ft building in Openshaw has been made possible through a joint initiative between Manchester City Council, New East Manchester and Greggs, assisted by a £7m grant from the North West Regional Development Agency (NWDA).

It is scheduled to be completed in September.
 
Ian Pegg, managing director of Greggs North West said: "Greggs is hugely committed to the North West and the start of work at the new bakery is a milestone in our regional expansion strategy. We are delighted with the progress to date."

Eddie Smith, chief executive of New East Manchester said: "Greggs is a major local employer and this brand new building acts as a symbol of the company's commitment to the area. This is an excellent example of joined-up regeneration where the public and private sector work in partnership for the benefit of the local community."

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