Newry firm now supplying an increased range of M & S foodto-go sandwich offering on island of Ireland
Around Noon secures M & S own label supplier approval
Newry firm now supplying an increased range of M & S foodto-go sandwich offering on island of Ireland
Around Noon , the award-winning foodto-go manufacturer , has secured muchcoveted M & S own label supplier status in a major endorsement of the company ’ s commitment to quality from one of the most trusted brands on the high street .
It comes as the Newry firm announces significant new investments in readiness to grow its business , including the purchase of new equipment , upgrades to its facilities and the creation of new management positions , including a new quality manager and an NPD manager .
The rigorous approval process benchmarks companies across the food supply chain and evaluates their food safety , quality and culture against the retailer ’ s high own label manufacturing standards .
The accreditation sees Around Noon supply a range of own label products to M & S stores on the island of Ireland , increasing the range of the supermarket retailer ’ s sandwich offering .
It ’ s the continuation of an existing partnership that b ¬ egan last year when Around Noon secured a contract to supply sandwiches from its TWELVE Handmade in County Down range into stores as part of a deal worth £ 3.5m in retail sales .
Around Noon Sales Director , Philip Morgan , said : “ We are driven to produce quality food from the finest ingredients and always with local provenance in mind . The initial response to our TWELVE range of sandwiches across the M & S store network in Ireland was one of resounding success , which we ’ re pleased to build upon further now as an own label supplier .
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We are driven to produce quality food from the finest ingredients and always with local provenance in mind .
“ The retailer has one of the finest reputations for quality with stringent qualification criteria for its suppliers . As such , we ’ re proud that M & S recognises our shared emphasis on quality and is trusting our expertise and market knowledge to inform and shape the future of its food-togo offering on the island of Ireland .”
Eddie Murphy , M & S Trading Director for Ireland & Northern Ireland , said : “ Quality is at the heart of everything we do . We are committed to maintaining the high standards our customers expect and this represents another step in the transformation of our food business in Ireland . In order to deliver on this promise we look to build new partnerships with trusted suppliers that share our values .
“ We have been hugely impressed by the high standards that underscore Around Noon ’ s dedication to ingredient sourcing , product development and manufacturing , and we ’ re very pleased to welcome them into the M & S family .”
At present , Around Noon supplies 19 M & S own label sandwich lines to stores across Ireland with plans for a further 13 products to be launched throughout 2023 .
Around Noon has been in business for over 30 years . In recent weeks , it acquired The Soho Sandwich Company , based in London , bringing its headcount to over 800 . Around Noon supplies a broad range of high-quality chilled , hot , frozen and bakery products to customers including forecourt , convenience and multiple retailers and cafes throughout the UK and Ireland .
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