Potato supplier Branston has announced a brand-new mashed potato facility. This state-of-the-art establishment is designed to supply top UK supermarkets, marking a significant expansion in Branston’s product range.
Wayne Mansfield, the appointed mash production manager: “We’ve seen demand for prepared potatoes growing over the years and mash was one product that we weren’t able to produce in-house. It needs highly specialised equipment to produce the quality and consistency as well as the right potatoes. With our potato expertise and access to the best varieties it was a natural decision for Branston to invest in a mash facility.”
He added: “We got the go-ahead last October, and after much planning and investigation into sourcing the best possible kit, construction began in March this year. We’re aiming for commissioning in December, ready for technical validation of the product range early in 2024. The build is well under way, and we’re installing state-of-the-art equipment to ensure the process is as efficient as possible, transforming fresh potatoes into chilled mash in under two hours.”
There will be two main lines in the factory, producing 14 different products, ranging from standard ready to eat mash to artisan root vegetable recipes and topped jacket potatoes. The facility is expected to output 23 million packs of mashed potato in the first year alone.
Source: potatonewstoday.com