Demand for a fledgling Aberdeen firm’s hot sauces has helped turnover rocket to £4,500 a month within a year of start-up.
Angus & Oink said yesterday it had also quadrupled the number of stockists over the past six months – its fiery products are now sold at more than 25 locations around the UK and the number is increasing by the week.
Malissa Fraser, who runs the business and launched it after a spell living in South America, said: “We are extremely excited to see the response our sauces have had with the general public and from chefs.
“Initially we looked at making one sauce but couldn’t decide which one was best, so we ended up with four and there are more coming.”
She added: “Hotting up the north-east food market is on our radar and it seems to be resonating with all of our buyers.
“We use only natural ingredients, with no additives, and do not negotiate with e-numbers, preservatives, thickeners or colourings.”
From an initial run of just 10 bottles a month after start-up, the company is now producing more than 1,000.
Its sauces – named Pitboss BBQ, Rampant Angus, Red Dawg Apache and Voodoo Mango – are proving a big hit at north-east events, including last weekend’s Taste Of Grampian food and drink showcase, and the owner now hopes to expand the product range.
She said: “Our future plans are to diversify and add to our existing sauce range with the launch of new products in the seasoning, spice and snack markets.
“As sales continue, we will also be looking to upscale our internal production capacity so will soon require an independent facility or the requirement to outsource production to a manufacturer.
“We are also looking at some potential alliances with food producers in the butchery market in some novel and exciting products, so we are looking forward to a very busy and exciting 2015/16.”