El’s Kitchen Leases Space for Gluten-Free Bakery

El’s Kitchen, manufacturer of gluten-free snacks, has recently signed a lease on a 3,000-square-foot space in Stratford, Conn.

The company’s current production is mostly outsourced because of existing space limitations. Building a new kitchen will allow the company to bring all of its snack manufacturing, warehousing and office functions under one roof, streamlining production and cutting costs.

The space is undergoing extensive construction to cater to the requirements of El’s Kitchen, and new automated equipment is being delivered that will help the company meet increasing demand for its Medleys Gluten Free Snack Mix.

According to Eleanor “El” Smith, the company’s president, “Our primary objective in looking for space was to find a dedicated gluten-free kitchen for our manufacturing processes, but we soon realized that we would need to build our own facility to meet that requirement. This new location perfectly serves our current needs but it will also allow us to easily expand operations when the time comes.”

El’s Kitchen expects the new facility to be fully operational in September.

The company recently introduced two new flavors, with Cheddar and Sour Cream & Onion Medleys joining Original Zesty Medleys in El’s popular snack family.