Booker has doubled the size of the chilled warehouse at its Hatfield distribution centre to 40,000 sq ft.

The wholesaler said the extension, which cost £500,000 and will create 50 jobs, would allow it to deliver the freshest possible products to its customers.

The warehouse has also been fitted with low-energy lighting that reduces power consumption by 60%.

"Chilled sales are growing at over 20% in Booker so it was essential that we improved the facilities at Hatfield to ensure we continue to increase our choice of products," said CEO Charles Wilson.

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