New fruit crisp production facility to open in Sittingbourne

A new new fruit crisp production facility is set to open in Sittingbourne following a £300,000 investment, a recent news report has been able to reveal.

Kent entrepreneur Nimisha Raja hopes that the product from Nim’s Fruit Crisps’ factory will offer children and parents an alternative to unhealthy snacks.

Backed by support from manufacturing experts at the Business Growth Service, the former coffee shop owner has spent the past 18 months identifying the right site and equipping it with specialist equipment. Fruit washers, slicers, peelers, a state-of-the-art drying machine and full packaging facilities are now in place and eight staff are in the process of being recruited.

The Business Growth Service worked with Raja on the initial layout of the factory before funding a specialist consultant to fine tune workflow and identify the right equipment.

It also advised on staffing and how to find the right people to fit the manufacturing needs and culture of the business. This support will soon be followed by advice on marketing so the company can agree sales channels both at home and overseas.

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