Border Biscuits has said its new Dark Chocolate Ginger bar has sold five million since its launch last year. 

The Lanark-based biscuit manufacturer celebrates the milestone, after launching its first individually wrapped chocolate biscuit bars in early 2020.

Mark Chance, newly appointed sales director at Border Biscuits, said: "Our chocolate biscuit bars were launched in response to the evolving needs of British shoppers.

"This milestone is a testament to that decision being made at the perfect time."

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He said: “Lockdown has proved that we’re a nation who love a sweet treat and that’s what’s helped us sell five million bars.

“We know that 2021 will see the demand continue to grow for biscuits and snacks and as will our sales.”

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