TWO food businesses in Ryedale have announced a new partnership which will see them creating seasonal products using local ingredients.

Hunters of Helmsley and Bakehouse in the Barn are working together to bake products to be sold exclusively at the Hunters’ deli.

Bakehouse in the Barn, which is based in Hovingham, launched earlier this year, with award-winning baker Sophie Smith at the helm.

The first item created specially by Sophie for Hunters is Pecan, Date and Banana Muffins, made with Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil from Thixendale.

Available at Hunters throughout September and October, the muffins are dairy-free, making them suitable for those with a dairy allergy or vegans, and they are also free from refined sugar.

Christine Garnett, who owns Hunters with husband Chris, said: “We’ll be introducing a new product every couple of months, so there will be lots of lovely new things to try over the coming year.” Hunters has been based in Helmsley’s Market Place for 28 years.