Praise for Portaferry company

Praise for Portaferry company

30 April 2014

A PORTAFERRY company specialising in granola breakfast cereals has secured a contract with a Dubai-based retailer.

Just Live a Little Ltd has added the Dubai contract to its list of international business dealings which already include Hong Kong.

The company, which is one year-old this month, has been praised by Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster and Finance Minister Simon Hamilton for its success.

The local company began trading last April and since then has developed a strong consumer base, with its products now distributed across a range of outlets in Northern Ireland, Great Britain, Hong Kong and online.

Speaking during a tour of the company’s premises in Portaferry, Mrs. Foster said she was delighted with the successful first year of business, which was marked by expansion into both local and international markets.

She said food was a dynamic and progressive industry with local companies enjoying a strong record of success.

“The achievements of Just Live a Little to date highlight how small businesses are increasingly catching the eye of major retailers.

“Just Live a Little is a great example of a company which is expanding its product range to take advantage of any emerging opportunities. These are strong building blocks for the future and I look forward to hearing of its continued success in years to come.”

Finance Minister Simon Hamilton said Just Live a Little Ltd was a great example of a local company which has grown swiftly.

“This company can be held up as an excellent example of the success which can be achieved by artisan companies in Northern Ireland,” he said.

“To date this company has not only established a strong foothold in the local market but has also secured lucrative export deals in Britain, Hong Kong and United Arab Emirates and online.

“This is a remarkable achievement for such a fledgling company, that demonstrates there is a growing global market for good quality products produced in Northern Ireland.”