DORSET brand Jimmy’s Iced Coffee faces a "phenomenal expansion" with the news that it is being stocked in 700 Marks and Spencer stores.

M&S will stock the Christchurch-based company’s Original Latte and Belgian Chocolate Mocha cartons.

The independent business recently relaunched its products with new packaging, a lower sugar content and Rainforest Alliance certified coffee.

Its original flavour is made from ethically sourced Arabica coffee from Huila, Colombia, and semi-skimmed milk from West Country farms.

The business was founded by siblings Jim Cregan and Suzie Owen in 2010. One carton is now sold every four seconds across UK stockists including Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Boots, Wholefoods, Selfridges & Co, Ocado and multiple convenience stores.

Jim Cregan said: “We are really, really proud to be launching in 700 M&S stores this month. It is huge news for us and is a phenomenal expansion, allowing us to bring Jimmy’s Iced Coffee to even more high streets and fridges across the country.

“We can’t wait to fuel M&S shoppers around the UK with our super refreshing iced-coffee.”

Following the M&S launch, Jimmy’s Iced Coffee is now stocked in almost 5,000 stores nationwide.