16550/2STAFF at apetito had reason to smile when they were awarded their annual bonuses.

The frozen foods manufacturer, based in Canal Road, turned over £71m last year and rewarded 600 staff with an extra two weeks pay.

Chief executive Paul Freeston said: "This bonus is our way of saying thank you to all our staff who have worked so hard over the last year.

"January has seen us off to a flying start and every indication is that we will have another great year."

President of Trowbridge Chamber of Commerce, Chris Macer, said: "We are delighted a local firm is doing so well.

"It is great for apetito, great for the locality and great for business generally."