Nevis Bakery sees £300,000 investment

The new Lochaber-based site, on the Annat Industrial Estate, Scotland, will produce a new range of premium biscuits, shortbread and loaf cakes.

"This expansion will put us in a great position to explore new markets and introduce some new additions to our range," said founder of the company, Archie Paterson. "The new unit should allow us to expand production, which will also help us to create more employment."

As part of the investment, Scottish regional agency Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) awarded the firm a funding package worth nearly £70,000. Nevis Bakery sells bread, pastries and cakes to supermarkets, delicatessens and other food outlets throughout the UK.

"Nevis Bakery is an excellent business and has seen a period of increased demand for its products recently throughout the UK where there is potentially a massive market for high-quality products," added Helen Cameron, account manager at HIE.