A DALES business launched in May takes on the world at a trade fair in Germany this weekend.

Based in Leyburn, The Dales Quality Meat Company did its first day's trading during the town's Food and Drink Festival this spring.

Since then, it has secured a niche in the local market as well as finding customers as far away in Greece.

Additions to the company's range of products will go on show at the Anuga Trade Fair, in Cologne, on Saturday, where 164,000 buyers are expected to attend.

Managing director Dan Weston said: "I am here to build upon the hard work and the success that has already been achieved in such a short time.

"Anuga provides an ambitious stage upon which to perform, but I am confident that the show will be a hit."