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A health food chain is doubling its warehouse and manufacturing capabilities in the West Midlands as it continues its rapid expansion across the º£½ÇÊÓƵ.

Grape Tree already occupies almost 34,000 sq ft on the Multipark Pensnett estate, in Kingswinford, and has now struck a deal for a further 33,755 sq ft of space.

The company was formed in 2013 by Nick Shutts and Nigel Morris and operates a chain of around 140 health food shops across the country including in Sutton Coldfield and Solihull town centres.

Mr Morris said: "We are thrilled to be expanding our warehouse and manufacturing operations in the Midlands.

"The business is growing at a pace of two new shops each month and the bigger premises at Multipark Pensnett will allow us greater storage and distribution capacity.

"Being centrally located allows us to provide the best support to our retail arm and that of our customers."

David Charlton, director at property group LCP which owns and manages the estate, added: "We're delighted by Grape Tree's national success and proud to have played a part in its significant expansion at Multipark Pensnett where the business first took root.

"We eagerly anticipate collaborating with the team in the years ahead as the business flourishes even further."