A PARTNERSHIP between Wightlink and Isle of Wight food and drink firms has been hailed a success in its first year.

Tasty treats including garlic mayonnaise, chocolate cake and Island ales are being snapped up by visitors and residents keen to sample them onboard or enjoy at home.

The Wight Taste initiative started in February with Wight Crystal water and Island Roasted coffee.

The ferries now host a range of Isle of Wight products.

Wight Crystal is celebrating selling 100,000 bottles to Wightlink customers and so far this year, Wightlink has used 2.4 tonnes of premium coffee from Island Roasted — the equivalent of 165,000 shots.

Wightlink operations director, Daryl Palmer, said: "Isle of Wight produce is top quality and excellent value for money and we are proud of our partnership with local companies. I am not surprised our customers have been seizing their opportunities to enjoy Island food and drink on board and take it home to remind them of the Isle of Wight."