A Newry-based food-to-go specialist is investing more than £7m in a bid to boost sales in the Great Britain and Ireland markets, creating almost 100 jobs.
Around Noon produces and distributes a range of products, targeting the upper-premium end of the market. Employing 328 staff, it has facilities in Newry, Dublin and Slough.
The cash injection – which is being supported by Invest NI to the tune of £592,000 – is geared towards increasing turnover outside Northern Ireland by more than £13m per annum over the next couple of years.
A total of 94 jobs will also be created.
Chief executive Gareth Chambers said: "We are investing in management, key staff and business development activities. The support from Invest NI will enable us to realise our growth plans and ensure that the Northern Ireland economy benefits."
Grainne McVeigh, Invest NI's director of scaling, added: "Around Noon took part in our Leadership 4 Growth international transformation programme, which has helped its management team develop the skills and strategies that will take the company to the next level.
"As well as supporting some of the jobs created by this investment, we are supporting the implementation of an integrated production management system to enable Around Noon to increase control over production yields, manufacturing processes and inventory."
