An allergy sufferer who struggled to find food she could safely eat has built an award-winning allergen-free food business with plans for UK growth.
After years of living with endometriosis and a nut allergy that left her frustrated by the lack of genuinely allergen-free, naturally made and low-sugar products, Megan Murrie launched Glenrothes-based Nakey Bakey, determined to find a solution.
She began creating her own granola recipes at home and now produces a range of granolas and snacks from a dedicated facility in Glenrothes.
The business has now reached a major milestone after winning Scotmid’s Scottish Favourites competition, securing a listing in Scotmid Co-op stores across Scotland. Products will be distributed through wholesaler J.W. Filshill, supporting the company’s continued growth ambitions, including potential exports.
To support this expansion, Nakey Bakey has secured a £100,000 invoice finance facility from Bank of Scotland. The funding will help the business invest in stock, increase production capacity and manage the longer payment terms often associated with major retail contracts.
As production ramps up to meet rising demand, Nakey Bakey plans to expand its workforce, with ambitions to recruit additional employees by the end of 2026.
Since rebranding in 2024, the business has won a series of awards while also achieving SALSA food safety accreditation and receiving recognition through two parliamentary motions.
Ms Murrie said: “My family and friends encouraged me to pursue it as a business, and the response since then has shown just how much demand there is for genuinely healthy, allergen-free food.
“Securing our first major retail listing in Scotmid Co-op stores is a huge milestone for Nakey Bakey. It’s incredibly rewarding to see something that started in my kitchen now on supermarket shelves and the support from Bank of Scotland has given me the confidence and funding to take those next steps and this really is just the beginning for Nakey Bakey.”
Steven Anderson, relationship manager at Bank of Scotland, said: “Megan has built an impressive business by turning personal experience into a product range that meets growing consumer demand.
“Nakey Bakey’s expansion is a testament to that entrepreneurial vision, and we’re pleased to be supporting the business as it scales and pursues its next stage of growth.”
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