Debbie and Andrew Keeble of sausage company Debbie & Andrew’s based in Thirsk are delighted that Tesco will be selling their range of farmyard sausages in 400 of their stores, following a successful trial in branches in Yorkshire.

Andrew Keeble said: “As a smaller producer, this is a really big deal for us and a huge move forward for our brand.

“Tesco has always been supportive of us and gave us our first break when we were making sausages at our kitchen table and looking to sell them beyond local farmers’ markets.

“Initially we’ll be supplying our best-selling Harrogate (gluten-free) and Perfect Pork recipes, with a view to introducing more further down the line.”

The deal will mean that Keeble’s sausages will be available in all of the ‘big four’ supermarkets in the UK. Their products can already be found in Morrisons and selected Sainsbury’s and Asda stores.