THE spread of pungent Garlic Farm products is reaching right across Europe — and demand is growing.

The Isle of Wight business has benefitted from a surge in global demand for garlic and increased demand from buyers in Europe.

According to KD Market Research, the global garlic market is growing at 4.1 per cent a year, and is on track to reach more than $2 billion by the end of 2023.

The Garlic Farm has benefited from this growth, finding increasing demand for its range of more than 60 garlic food and drinks products cross Europe.

In particular, the company’s Vampire Slayer Seriously Hot Sauce is selling successfully in Germany and Sweden.

Christina Gotzl, founder of Swedish company North Parade, said: “I have been importing from The Garlic Farm since 2014 because of their high-quality ingredients and innovative flavour combinations. Their condiments and relishes find a natural space in the Swedish larder, enhancing Swedish staples, with one of my best sellers being Vampire Slayer which is loved by heat seeking consumers.”

The Garlic Farm has secured more than £20,000 worth of sales to Germany, Sweden and Denmark in the last year, and this figure is expected to grow by at least 25 per cent over the next two years.

Barnes Edwards, managing director at The Garlic Farm, said: “In all cases, demand and our local reputation has driven our exports as we have been approached by customers directly, resulting in a steady and sustainable compound growth in our export markets.

“It is great to represent the UK abroad. We are very proud of what we do, and it is great to get this validated by being selected by international buyers. If we can find success overseas so can other UK food producers.”

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