a year ago

Kirsty’s Secures £2M Investment to Expand Allergen-Free Food Range

  • UK foodtech startup Kirsty’s has secured £2 million from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II, managed by Mercia Ventures, to launch new food-to-go ranges and expand its team

  • The investment will be used to launch new food-to-go ranges and grow the team by adding 15 new positions in the next six months

  • Kirsty’s, founded in 2009 by Kirsty Henshaw, is the UK’s only allergen-free factory of its size, supplying healthy ready meals that are low in calories and free of allergens such as nuts, dairy, gluten, and wheat to major supermarkets.

      • ProblemFood & Beverage

      "Modern life is busy and people with allergies have to prepare everything from scratch, making it difficult to find convenient, healthy, and allergen-free food options."

      Solution

      "Kirsty's provides healthy, low-calorie, allergen-free ready meals that are available in major supermarkets across the UK, offering a convenient and delicious solution for people with allergies and busy lifestyles."

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