The nuts processor hopes to tap into its 50,000-strong farmers for quick uptake of its new brand of mattresses. [photo: file/standard]Thika-based macadamia nuts processor Jungle Nuts has invested Sh100 million to manufacture mattresses and eco-pillows. Other emerging manufacturers include Rongai Mattresses, Naivasha Mattresses and Eastleigh Mattresses. Jungle Nuts has been deepening its investment through its subsidiaries to boost its revenues. The company recently entered into processing edible macadamia nut oil through a Sh100 million investment, targeting the European market in a sector dominated by Bidco Oil Refineries, Kapa Oil Refineries and Menengai Oil Refineries.

Source: Standard Digital February 12, 2017 21:06 UTC