Specialist Sectors
A history of successful brands.
Defence & Cyber Security, Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering, Food and Drink Manufacturing and Agriculture are all very strong sectors in Herefordshire. However, Herefordshire is home to successful businesses in other sectors too.
Among the most prominent employers in the area is Allpay Limited, a leading provider of payment services to the UK public and social housing sector. Based in Whitestone, it boasts a campus including world-class facilities, serving over 4.5 million end customers. Another successful brand homegrown in the area is Cargill, a global food corporation. Cargill operates a major poultry processing plant in Hereford, contributing significantly to local employment and the agri-food supply chain.
Herefordshire’s economy is anchored by a mix of long-established firms and innovative growth businesses, spanning sectors from food production and construction to technology and finance.
It’s this broad mix of sectors that makes Hereford a welcoming location for businesses from all industries.
Advanced manufacturing & engineering
Herefordshire has a well-established advanced manufacturing & engineering sector, delivering precision components and innovative solutions for global markets.
Agriculture
In all, the county’s agriculture industry generates an estimated £164 million for the economy, supporting more than 4,000 jobs. Over half of the land is grassland, with the remainder dominated by cereals and other arable crops, giving the area a highly productive agricultural base compared with national averages.
Defence & cyber security
Herefordshire has emerged as a dynamic hub for the Defence and Cyber Security sector, underpinned by a combination of strategic investment, academic excellence, and a growing ecosystem of innovative businesses.
Food & drink manufacturing
Herefordshire has a long-standing reputation for high-quality food and drink manufacturing, combining deep agricultural roots with nationally recognised brands and a fast-growing artisan scene.
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Success stories.
Business across all sectors are succeeding in Herefordshire. Read about their journey.
The beautiful thing about being based in Herefordshire is that there are so many fruit growers here that we are 100% dependent on. Our ciders are entirely made from locally grown apples, so having this infrastructure to the agricultural economy is important to us.
