Sweet success for plant-based dessert firm with £1m expansion investment

A Yorkshire plant-based food specialist is boosting production in a bid to meet a growing demand for its products.

Freaks of Nature has invested £1m in a second manufacturing line as well as new equipment at its Ossett-based facility.

The company, which specialises in a range of plant-based desserts, estimates production capacity will be increased by 400 per cent with the new investment.

The firm supplies its products to retailers such as Asda, Morrisons, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, M&S, CO-OP and Waitrose, both directly and as own-label lines.

Freaks of Nature founder Peter Ahye, commented: “This investment is very exciting and marks a significant turning point in our business. In the first quarter of this year our production volumes were up by 100% per cent, despite being held back by COVID-19, and strong indications show they are set to continue.

“We are also currently developing a number of partnerships with major retailers all of which are building on our position as a leading supplier of great tasting, plant-based puds.

“Whilst ramping up production to ensure we can efficiently make more of our existing range, it is vital that we continue to innovate. We are preparing to launch some really innovative new products that will add excitement to our brand in the coming weeks.”