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Northern Ireland based specialist producer of gluten and wheat free baked goods, Honest has expanded its product range to include fresh bread. Honest wheat, gluten and dairy free brown bread has been listed exclusively in 176 Waitrose stores since its launch in the spring and sales are growing strongly week-on-week (up over 25 per cent from first appearing on-shelf).

Northern Ireland-based fresh and frozen baked goods manufacturer, Evron Foods has recently secured a contract to supply SPAR UK with own-label fresh and frozen garlic breads. The deal, which initially kicked off in July, saw Evron take over the supply of SPAR brand twin-pack frozen garlic baguettes and, from September, the company will also be supplying SPAR with own-brand fresh single garlic baguettes as well as garlic slices, which is a new line for the retailer.

Northern Ireland artisan liqueur company, Boozeberries is celebrating its Zesty Blackcurrant Liqueur achieving a Silver in the cassis category of The Liqueur Masters 2010 Awards, which are run by The Spirits Business magazine.

The first in a series of unique cheese products ??“ Boilie Goat's Cheese filled with Pesto and Black Olive Tapenade ??“ was unveiled by Fivemiletown Creamery at last month's Nantwich International Cheese Show and gained a Gold award from the judging panel.

Cloughbane Farm Foods in Pomeroy in Northern Ireland is being assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to expand sales of added-value meat and poultry products in a £625,000 expansion of the family-owned and run business.

Pioneering Northern Ireland health food company, Good4U is celebrating winning its first business with Marks & Spencer, which has listed two of the company's sprouting products in 75 stores across the UK. This is the first time M&S has listed any sprouted products, which is a huge accolade for Good4U, which is owned by the Butler family.

Northern Ireland luxury ice cream maker, Mullin's Ice Cream has secured its first major break into the UK food service market with a new contract to supply Castell Howell Foods with its innovative ice cream cakes.

Thirty food and drink companies from across Northern Ireland have gained over 100 gold stars for local produce in the annual UK Great Taste Awards.

A Northern Ireland bakery company has just secured its first listings in the UK multiple and independent retail sector and sales are on a real roll! Located in Loughgall, County Armagh, Braeside Country Pies' products are now being distributed by Cambridge-based Fordham Fine Foods and Devon Cakes of Ottery St Mary, with both companies having already taken several orders each since April.

Tesco's top decision makers, including retiring Chief Executive Sir Terry Leahy and Richard Brasher, the new Chief Executive for the UK and Republic of Ireland, experienced local food and drink at a unique showcase organised recently by Invest Northern Ireland in the retailer's London headquarters.