Director of trading for retail grocery Ed Smeaton said: “There is a huge consumer trend for healthier food and drink and, as a result, protein and healthier snacking products are performing very strongly.

“Due to the nature of many items being ‘on the go’, convenience stores are well placed to capitalise on these trends. There is also a shift towards newer, healthier products.”

The range of brands, including Eat Real, Whitworth Shots and Ella’s Kitchen, is being trialled in a number of branches.

Bestway will also be working with manufacturers in the new year to introduce more gluten-free products.

Tel: Bestway Wholesale 020-8453 1234