Duchy Originals has appointed Thorncroft Drinks to supply it with a range of sparkling soft drinks and cordials.

The deal will see Thorncroft supply pink ginger, nettle and elderflower cordials in 500ml bottles. It will also supply lightly sparkling pink ginger, lemon, elderflower and nettle 'refreshers' in both 750ml and 330ml variants.

Thorncroft's commitment to sustainable sourcing and production would complement Duchy's own Good Food Charter commitments, said CEO of Duchy Originals, Andrew Baker. "Thorncroft Drinks is one of the best small drinks producers in the UK, with a dedication to provenance and product excellence."

Guy Woodall, owner of Thorncroft Drinks, said he was "delighted" to be working with Duchy. "We believe that our range of lightly sparkling organic soft drinks will be the right offering to help us achieve a significant presence in what remains a buoyant sector."

The range will be available to retailers from June.