CORSHAM cheese firm Coombe Castle International has been shortlisted for a national award.

The company, which exports specialist cheeses and creams, has been nominated for the cheese section of the frozen and chilled exporter of the year category, in the Food from Britain Export Awards.

This is the second year running that the company has been nominated.

The winners will be announced at the finals in London on December 12.

Last year the firm was named frozen and chilled exporter of the year and is keen to win again.

Company spokesman Glyn Woolley said: "Export has become the backbone of our business. We are thrilled to have been recognised for our efforts for the second year running."