AN Accrington-based pie-maker has launched a new family pie range for the first time in its 169-year history.

Holland’s Pies are introducing a trio of family pies.

The new range is available both frozen and chilled in its best-selling ingredients, potato and meat, minced beef and onion, and Vegetarian Society-approved cheese and onion.

Holland's brand manager Leanne Holcroft said: “We’re very excited to announce the launch of our new trio of family pies.

“We hope they’ll be a great addition to the growing family meal and sharing occasion, and as winter hits and local restrictions look to be in place for a while, people will be spending increasingly more time at home, looking for good-value meals.

“We believe they’ll be a great hit with families across the country looking for a home-cooked pie.”

The range is also made with a new, crumblier shortcrust pastry, Wyke Farms creamy mature cheddar cheese and British-sourced meat, and the pies are designed to serve four people.

The chilled family pie range is available in selected North West Morrisons and Asda stores, with Tesco set to follow from Monday, November 16.

The frozen family pie range can be found in selected Iceland and Heron Food stores from Monday, November 23, followed by Tesco on Monday, December 7.