The factory has seen new equipment, including two fryers, which alone have increased capacity by 25%. Alongside this, a bagger, auto-case packing for two lines, new optical sorting and an improved weighing check has also been installed.
The installation of new technology in the form of high-speed fryers allows Burts to expand into alternative snacks and open up opportunities to launch new products over the coming months.
The improvements in bagging, through a collaborative effort with TNA Europe (suppliers of Burts Chips bagging equipment), and the new autocase packers, have dramatically increased end-of-line efficiency for the brand.
“The investment demonstrates our commitment to the sector and is part of an ambitious growth plan to be able to offer greater capacity to meet consumer demand,” said operations manager John Joseph. “We’re excited to be able to offer retailers a product that now represents an event better investment thanks to the extended shelf life of the range.”
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