A Teignbridge frozen food firm is looking forward to moving into new markets after completing a £1 million expansion project at its factory.

The scheme at Paramount 21 Ltd, Heathfield, will also create six new jobs.

The company – which specialises in seafood – received the keys to its new fry line extension, which was made possible following help from the European Fisheries Fund (EFF).

Through the scheme the company received 40 per cent towards the cost of the £1million project, which means it can now extend its product range to offer pre-fried, breaded and battered products to the food service and retail markets.

The new 957 sq m development has increased the floor space of the factory by 59 per cent and was specifically designed to house new flash-frying equipment, also bought as part of the project.

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