TS Foods Tesco deal creates six new jobs

TS Foods Tesco deal creates six new jobs

7 December 2016

AN award-winning Castlewellan firm has secured a major investment from Tesco for a range of hot food products which will create six new jobs.

The £600,000 investment for TS Foods products — which will be sold in Tesco’s 30 stores across Northern Ireland — also increases the local firm’s business by 50 per cent.

In addition to the new jobs, the investment has allowed the successful local firm to significantly increase its business with Tesco NI through innovative new products.

The new range introduces a variety of new pork sausage rolls, with caramelised onion and cheese and apple and sage flavours, plus breaded cod bites and chicken olives.

TS Foods’ Northern Irish heritage is rooted in its produce, with all pork and chicken locally sourced. The local company prides itself on the exceptional choice, quality and value of its products and has produced the new deli range in response to consumer demand for convenient food, that don’t compromise on taste or quality.

TS Foods commercial director, Joanne Molloy, said the Castlewellan firm has been supplying Tesco NI for 20 years, explaining the relationship has allowed the business to expand and provide opportunities for its own Northern Ireland suppliers.

“Our ethos aligns with Tesco NI in supporting the local economy, whether it’s providing jobs for local people or carefully selecting the finest ingredients for our products,” she continued.

Joanne added: “We’re always striving to innovate and develop new products according to customer demand. Today’s consumers’ tastes are ever-changing and we try to be receptive to that. This range is designed to cater to the growing desire for tasty, quality food that’s also convenient.”

Sandra Weir, fresh food buyer at Tesco Northern Ireland added: “We’re excited to introduce this new range of deli treats to our hot deli counters. Customers are increasingly demanding tastier convenient meal solutions and the feedback on this range from TS Foods has been excellent.”