This is the first time M&S has listed any sprouted products, which is a huge accolade for Good4U, which is owned by the Butler family.
Based at the Food Business Centre in Cookstown, County Tyrone, Good4U specialises in the production of sprouted seeds, roasted seeds, healthy snacks, wheatgrass and functional drinks. The company has developed two new products specifically for M&S: Sprouting Peas and Super Sprouts.
Laura Butler, sales & marketing manager with Good4U, said: “The Sprouting Peas are a mix of sprouted green peas and chickpeas, which have a distinctive nutty taste and crunchy texture. High in fibre, folic acid, iron, calcium and protein, these are real ‘super foods’ with versatility.
“The second product we’ve developed for M&S is our Super Sprouts – a mix of ruby radish, three-day old sprouted broccoli and alfalfa,” she continued. The mix is packed full of antioxidants, while the broccoli and radish are high in sulforaphane. Alfalfa is also very high in saponins, which help reduce cholesterol. This mix is quite delicate, so it’s better used as a salad topping or in sandwiches, and the purple radish gives it a peppery kick.
“Securing this listing with Marks & Spencer is a fantastic boost for Good4U and proof positive of our ability to deliver the highest possible food safety and quality standards, as well as our capacity to meet the demands of the largest and most prestigious retailers.”
Source: Invest Northern Ireland
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