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Leading Irish potato processor and packer Wilson's Country has launched a unique four-strong range of convenience products for time pressed consumers seeking new taste experiences.

Broighter Gold, the award winning producer of rapeseed oil from Limavady, has won business with top retailer Musgrave Group that will see its products in hundreds of convenience stores across Northern Ireland.

Mash Direct, the Northern Ireland, producer of convenience, has been shortlisted in the Made in the UK Awards for manufacturing businesses.

Northern Irish farm-based business Corndale Charcuterie has launched the region's first fresh pork chorizo product.

Mash Direct, the Northern Irish prepared vegetable supplier is aiming to grow business in the US as part of an international expansion programme.

Finnebrogue Artisan in Northern Ireland has developed new sausages for Marks & Spencer aimed at health-conscious consumers.

The first is a low meat super bean sausage - M&S Butternut and Smoked Paprika Bangers - which has 40 per cent less meat than a standard sausage and the rest is made up of beans - Cannellini and Borlotti - which adds protein to the recipe.

Irwin's, Northern Ireland's largest independent bakery, has secured a contract with Waitrose to supply its new Rankin Selection Cinnamon and Raisin Toasty Loaf, a twist on traditional Irish fruit bread, in 150 stores.

Artisan cheese maker Christo Swanepoel has won the coveted Best Overall Food Product at the recent Balmoral Show, the biggest agri-food event in Ireland.

Italian chef Gaetano Bonora has set up a fresh pasta business, La Dolce Vita, in Northern Ireland making a range of authentic Italian pastas and sauces.

The new business, which is based in Portstewart in County Derry, is already supplying pasta to delis and restaurants in Northern Ireland and aims to expand to other markets.

Pure, natural sea salt from a remote island in the Atlantic has been launched by Northern Ireland's Hartnett's Oils.