Sun Valley introduces peanut-free nut factory
Sun Valley, processor of nuts and savoury snacks, is introducing a completely peanut-free nut factory in response to the increasing number of reported peanut allergies.
Sun Valley, processor of nuts and savoury snacks, is introducing a completely peanut-free nut factory in response to the increasing number of allergies.
The company’s second, separate factory will handle solely tree nuts, such as hazels, almonds, walnuts, brazils and pistachios, while its main production facility will continue to process peanuts.
Over the past two years peanut sales have shown a 38% increase in volume and value, and are still the major part of the business, but the new set up ensures there is no possibility of cross- contamination between peanuts and tree nuts.
“We are the only major UK player in nut processing to open a completely separate second facility. It means we can assure customers, with complete confidence, that any tree nut they buy from Sun Valley is completely peanut-free, said Paul Wiper, technical sales manager.