Leading UK free range & organic egg producer invests to accelerate innovation and build a more agile, data-driven business
LONDON, UK, 12th August 2026 – Stonegate Farmers, one of the UK’s most recognised food producers and a leader in ethical and sustainable egg production is investing in its digital future as part of a transformation programme designed to strengthen customer service, accelerate innovation and reinforce its position at the forefront of British agriculture and food manufacturing. It has selected AI and digital transformation specialist Version 1 to modernise and optimise the technology platform underpinning its operations, creating a foundation that will enable faster decision-making, improved supply chain visibility, greater operational resilience and enhanced responsiveness to the needs of retailers and consumers.
The investment reflects Stonegate’s commitment to staying ahead of a rapidly evolving market, where consumer expectations, retailer requirements and regulatory demands continue to increase. By transforming the systems and data that support the business, Stonegate is equipping itself to operate more efficiently and continue delivering the quality and reliability for which it is known. Through improved visibility and better access to insights, the company will be able to make faster, more informed decisions across its operations.
“The strength of any transformation lies not only in the technology but in the partnership behind it,” said Will Newell, IT Director at Stonegate Farmers. “Version 1 understands our business, our industry and our ambitions for the future. By working together to modernise our technology estate, we’re building the resilience and agility needed to support the next stage of Stonegate’s growth, while continuing to deliver the quality and service our customers expect.
Stonegate’s transformation programme will modernise a highly customised Oracle JD Edwards environment while introducing enhanced analytics, reporting, integration and automation capabilities. The result will be a more connected organisation, capable of turning data into insight, streamlining decision-making and empowering teams across the business with real-time information.
Version 1 was selected as Stonegate’s strategic partner due to its deep enterprise technology expertise, UK-based delivery capability and ability to look beyond traditional ERP support to provide broader guidance around cloud, data, analytics and business transformation. The partnership will help Stonegate move from a reactive support model to a proactive approach that continually identifies opportunities for improvement and growth.
“Stonegate has demonstrated exactly the kind of visionary action that will define the future of the UK food sector,” said Martin McDonagh, Head of Private Sector at Version 1. “The most successful producers are no longer viewing technology as back-office infrastructure. They are using it as a strategic asset to improve customer experience, strengthen resilience, unlock new efficiencies and create competitive advantage. Stonegate is taking that step today and we’re proud to be helping them build a platform for tomorrow.”
As the sector faces increasing pressure to do more with less while meeting growing consumer expectations, Stonegate is demonstrating that long-term success depends on investing in the systems, capabilities and partnerships that will deliver the next generation of growth.
