Wayne’s heritage flavours from Belfast a winner with top grocer
A new line of handcrafted cordials from Longbridge Drinks in Belfast is being stocked across Tesco stores across Northern Ireland.
The Longbridge cordials include heritage flavours such as Ginger,
Cloudy Lemonade, Elderflower, Mulled Wine, Spiced Winterbury and Sarsaparilla.
They have been created by the small enterprise, part of the long-established Papas Mineral Company, a successful family business, and are crafted in small batches in the heart of Belfast.
The cordials combine tradition with bold flavours, showcasing the brand’s commitment to quality, according to founder and managing director Wayne Adair, who promises that “other exciting flavours are on the horizon”.
The company is now among Northern Ireland’s most successful producers of soft drinks for leading retailers and mixers for the hospitality trade. It has also won UK Great Taste Awards for its cordials.
Wayne named the artisan company after the original Long Bridge over the River Lagan which spanned the river from 1688 to its collapse in 1841. It was subsequently replaced by the much bigger Queen’s Bridge in January 1849 named in honour of Queen Victoria on her visit to the city.
“Tesco partnered with us to bring these locally crafted cordials to the Northern Ireland shelves, recognising the brand’s rising popularity and longstanding commitment to craftsmanship,” adds Wayne.
“Seeing our cordials on Tesco shelves is an incredible milestone.
"As a small artisan business, this has been a big step for us, but the support offered by the Tesco team has been great. I would encourage any small business looking to take their business to that
next stage not to be afraid to explore these large retail giants.
Tesco’s support for local producers is really helping to showcase
the best of Northern Ireland food and drink craftsmanship”.
This launch builds on the success of the Longbridge Drinks
Company’s popular carbonated range of mixers, best known for its Belfast Ginger Ale and award-winning Belfast Raspberry and Rose.
With this new 500ml collection of cordials, the company continues to celebrate its Belfast roots while bringing handcrafted refreshment to even more consumers across Northern Ireland.
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