Sleaford parent company claims spice facility ‘a global first’
17 Sep 2018
Sleaford Quality Foods is claiming its parent company’s mammoth new processing facility will provide a world first in spice production.
Jain Farm Fresh’s 14,000 m2 site is said to be the largest spice processing facility in India and boasts a capacity of 24,000MT per year, in addition to being the only integrated spice facility from drying to milling in the world.
Managing director of Sleaford, James Arnold, commented: "We are now able to offer our customers the most comprehensive testing procedures anywhere in the UK, and a technical back-up unequalled across the industry with a total focus on the journey from farm to fork.
“This is a game-changer for us and, more importantly, our customers. The new facility will provide sustainability at all stages of the process through Jain’s unrivalled contract farms scheme. Spices will be harvested, farmed, dried and processed on-site and the plant has the capability to produce 100% steam-sterilised products.”
The firm supplies in excess of 650 dried and dehydrated food products from vegetables, fruits, herbs and spices, rice’s, pulses and vegetables through to seasonings and core ingredients.
Founded in 1968 by James Sleaford’s parents, it celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The firm was acquired by Jain in 2010.
