A Cushendall based manufacturer has recently shipped its first container of crisps to a supermarket chain in Singapore.
Glens of Antrim Crisps’ deal with Cold Storage was secured at Food Hotel Asia in April and the retailer has since confirmed three additional orders.
It builds on the company’s £650,000 capital investment earlier this year, to establish an in-house crisp manufacturing facility, creating eight additional jobs.
Michael McKillop, GOA’s Sales Director, said the Asia Pacific region is earmarked to be the fastest growing market for savoury snacks.
“This deal with Cold Storage in Singapore is an encouraging win for the business and builds on our order to another large supermarket chain in Singapore, Smartprice, who should receive their first containers in September,” he said.
He said the support from Invest NI has enabled them to establish the crisp manufacturing facility in Cushendall.
“The intense export marketing activity with Invest NI’s food development and in market teams is now paying off with new stockists coming on board and we look forward to building on this momentum,” he added.
Glens of Antrim launched its crisp range in 2015 and has benefited from £99,875 of support from Invest NI to establish its in-house crisp manufacturing capabilities.
The company has also taken part in dozens of food development initiatives, including meet the buyer events and trade visits. The company recently exhibited at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York, the largest specialty food industry event in North America.
John Hood, Invest NI’s Director of Food and Drink said he was delighted that Glens of Antrim is building its international customer base.
“The creation of eight new assisted jobs in Causeway Coast and Glens is also positive news.
“I wish the company continued success with its crisp range,” he added.
