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Invest NI: Biscuits, Bars & Cakes Brown Soda Bannock and Wheaten Scones. Since then, they have continued to grow the business with M&S by supplying mince pies, a range of tartlet products and seasonal lines. In terms of the Genesis Crafty brand, in 2016 the full cake range was re-launched with new packaging, eight additional lines and a full marketing campaign to support the launch, including TV. For more information, see www.genesiscrafty.com Holmes Bakery Holmes Bakery, which was established in 1937 in Craigavvon, Co. Armagh, was acquired by Woodwin Catering Ltd in 2009 and produces a superb range of savoury bakes, desserts and biscuits. The family of products which are marketed under the distinctive ‘Holmes Bakery’ brand represent a unique blend of traditional recipes and ingredients with convenience. Holmes Bakery operates from a state-of-theart production facility and has a longstanding commitment to new product development within the ready to eat market. The company employs 35 people at Craigavon and distributes its product range by means of its own fleet of temperature controlled vehicles. The company supplies a range of customers, including symbol groups, independent retailers, forecourts and foodservice customers, including hotels, restaurants, schools and hospitals across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. A full range of private label solutions are also available. For more information, see www.facebook.com/ holmesbakery/. Howell House Supplying the multiple sector as well the convenience and independent trade, Lisburn-based Howell’s has become a firm favourite from its number one selling product Jammy Joeys, to a delicious range of cakes and biscuits. For more information, see www.irwinsbakery.com.
Kitchen Bakes Ltd Kitchen Bakes is a family owned and managed business, established in 1986, that specialises in the production of an extensive range of fresh and frozen bakery products. The business operates from premises at the Mahon Industrial Estate in Portadown. Kitchen Bakes are commited to manufacturing sweet and savoury bakes, providing their customers with a high quality range of products which offer convenience. Their products are designed to be delivered in catering or in retail packs. They currently supply supermarkets, convenience stores, coffee shops, delicatessens and catering companies. Over the years, Kitchen Bakes has expanded to become a symbol of quality throughout Northern Ireland. For more information, see www.kitchenbakes.co.uk. New Found Joy New Found Joy, based in Lurgan, Co. Armagh, is a premium, award winning artisan bakery, specialising in producing delicious gluten free treats for the specialty food market. After seeing the growing demand in the gluten free market, New Found Joy decided to develop a range to meet this growing need. Not only are their products hand made by experienced bakers who are passionate about the gluten free market, but they use the best local produce available to ensure their customers get quality products time and time again. For more information, see www.newfoundjoy.co.uk. The Yellow Door Bakery The Yellow Door Deli, founded in 1993 is a family run company comprising a successful outside catering business, cafes, delis and the wholesale bakery business. The company has won a raft of awards, and now has a stand-alone factory dedicated to producing authentic artisan bread, desserts and patisserie. They offer a large range of real bread and desserts, made with pride in the traditional way with the highest quality ingredients, including unbleached flour. They do not use any artificial colours, preservatives, yeast enhancers or additives. Passionate about the quality of regional ingredients, they use local free range eggs, milk, cream, buttermilk, butter and cheese. Flour is also milled locally. The team of dedicated bakers and patisserie chefs work throughout the night and early hours of the morning to ensure that the Yellow Door’s product range is as fresh as possible. The company continues to innovate and will produce bespoke products where appropriate. Yellow Door Deli delivers directly to foodservice customers within Northern Ireland and to the Republic of Ireland six days a week. Their products are also available through a select number of distributors. For more information, see yellowdoordeli.co.uk.