ARTISAN food-to-go firm Deli Lites has secured a major deal to supply sandwiches to Boots stores across Northern Ireland, replacing the pharmacy-led health and beauty retailer's previous GB suppliers.
It builds on the Warrenpoint company’s already strong relationship with Boots, with whom it has worked in the Republic for four years.
Deli Lites, set up in 1998 by husband and wife entrepreneurs Brian and Jackie Reid, employs close to 300 people, supplying a range of products to a host of other major retailers such as Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Costa.
The business produces more than 20 million products a year, including gourmet sandwiches, salad bowls, heat-to-eat meals, bakery treats and a new chef-led vegan friendly range.
Chief executive Brian Reid said: “We've had a fantastic working relationship with Boots for four years and are excited to now be supplying the Northern Ireland stores.
“It's an exciting opportunity to profile our ranges and work together on new products over the coming years.
“Given the supply chain benefits and the ‘source local’ advantage, it is of mutual benefit to both companies to be working together at this time,” added Brian, who last year was named International Director of the Year by the IoD.
