Welcome to Forza Foods Limited and Kober Limited

Forza and Kober Foods are fast moving, leading food businesses that slice and pack cooked meats, bacon and meat products for Asda. We are owned by IPL (International Procurement and Logistics – part of Asda), and we manage and manufacture a range of products including sliced ham, chicken, pastrami, salami, cocktail sausages, bacon, gammon joints and corned beef from our two sites in West Yorkshire 1,600 people. Two sites. One team. Together we can make anything happen.

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Welcome to Forza Foods Limited and Kober

Forza and Kober Foods are fast moving, consumer focused food businesses that slice and pack cooked meats, bacon and other products for Asda. We are owned by IPL (International Procurement and Logistics – part of Asda), and we manage and manufacture a range of products including sliced ham, chicken, pastrami, salami, cocktail sausages, bacon, gammon joints and corned beef from our two sites in West Yorkshire.
1,700 people. Two sites. One team. Together we can make anything happen.

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Our products

Our two factories produce a wide range of high quality products for Asda. From cooked meats like ham and pastrami, to food-to-go options including cheese and chorizo rollitos and a chicken protein pot. We pack chilled party food such as bao buns and tempura prawns, and frozen options including chicken nuggets and an Indian inspired party selection. Our extensive range also covers bacon, BBQ ribs and pulled pork, pizza toppings and ready-to-cook gammon.

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A little history...
2007
Forza is Born

Forza begins its life as a dedicated Asda supplier of cooked meats, based out of a single slicing factory in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire.

2011
Welcome Kober

A new cooked meats factory opens in Normanton which becomes the new home of Forza Foods. The factory in Cleckheaton is repurposed as a gammon and bacon factory known as Kober Foods.

2016
Bought by Asda

Both Forza and Kober are purchased by Asda and become part of International Procurement & Logistics (IPL).

2023
Expanding the Team

The Forza and Kober team is looking for new recruits to keep up with demand.

2023
Website Launch!

21st February 2023 The Forza Kober website is launched!

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“Everything we do is with the customer in mind.”
Great people, great teams

At Forza and Kober we are a passionate and diverse team, all brought together by a strong work ethic and pride in our factories. We believe in being true to our word and supporting each other. From Factory Floor to Head Office, we are One Team - Making a Difference.

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Producing the nation’s favourite

From ribs to prawns, our West Yorkshire factories produce some of the most delicious snacks and products on the market.

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