The Falmouth-based Sea Salt Company, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the UK National Export Excellence Awards which identify and rewards companies that have excelled in growing international trade via exports.

Grant Collier, who organises the awards, said: "We have been tremendously impressed with how these companies have shown such drive and true innovation in their approach to export markets. Selling UK manufactured products and services abroad is crucial for the growth of the nation as a whole, so it’s so pleasing to see companies like this do so well."

The winners of each of nine categories will be chosen from the finalists and presented at the Export Excellence Awards' gala dinner event as part of the Festival of Business in St George’s Hall, Liverpool on June 15.