Moray firm announces £80,000 expansion
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A Moray fruit and veg business is carrying out an £80,000 expansion that will create up to four new full-time jobs.
Speyfruit Ltd supplies to food manufacturers, health boards, local authorities, hotels, restaurants, and shops.
The company, which is based on Chanonry Road South, Elgin, has secured up to £24,110 from Highlands and Islands Enterprise to help upgrade its facilities.
Keira Orme from HIE said: "Food and drink is an important sector in Moray and the wider Highlands and Islands region.
"It has been one of the hardest hit sectors over the past year or so, but equally has significant growth potential.
"Speyfruit has diversified steadily over the years into an important player in the region’s economy, notably in providing valuable employment opportunities.
"This latest initiative by the firm will help it service new markets, increase international trade and continue its growth trend.
"We are very pleased to be able to provide support and look forward to seeing the project taking shape."
Speyfruit was formed in 2000 and employs nearly 30 people.
Gary Vass, one of the company's directors, said: "We continue to be very focussed on understanding the ever changing needs of our market.
"The upgrade of facilities is essential in maintaining our place in the market and in allowing us to properly develop new opportunities.
"The ongoing support and guidance of HIE over these challenging times is very appreciated by us and has been key in allowing us to proceed confidently with this project and others."
