Nisa-Today's has continued its close ties with Ramsden International by securing a five-year deal with the award-winning export ­company.

Nisa will be the exclusive supplier of grocery lines to Ramsden International. "Ramsden International has worked successfully with Nisa-Today's for several years. We are delighted to be able to cement the partnership through this contract," said Ramsden International MD Sean Ramsden, whose father Dudley was one of the founders of Nisa.

Nisa-Today's CEO Neil Turton added: "The new contract is mutually beneficial to the growth of both companies and is a significant one for both companies, providing stability and confidence in our ­businesses' futures."

Ramsden International was shortlisted for Exporter of the Year at last week's The Grocer Gold Awards and won the award in 2010 and 2009.