A Hull food business has signed a £100,000 contract to export 60 tonnes of croutons a year to India.
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg announced the deal for Chaucer Foods in Freightliner Road, west Hull, as part of his trade talks in India.
It will see the firm's trade with India increase by 50 per cent.
The retail sector in India is worth £309bn, with growth of 25 per cent a year expected by 2016.
Other British companies increasing their exports include United Biscuits, Lush Cosmetics and Pavers Shoes.
Mr Clegg said: "The opportunities presented by the Indian retail and food and drink sectors are obvious. Travel around India and you'll see more and more British products appearing on the shelves of India's grocery stores.
"From McVities Digestives to Horlicks and Smirnoff, India's 1.2 billion consumers are increasingly falling in love with British favourites.
"With more UK companies eager to repeat that success, this is fantastic news for both our economies. India's food and drink industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in this market.
"I am delighted to see British companies expanding, and I am glad to see the delegation I am leading helping our great retail sector to make even greater inroads and launching iconic brands globally."
Chaucer Foods focuses on freeze drying foods, such as fruit for cereals and snacking.
In 2011, it signed a deal with Unilver to provide croutons for the Knorr and Hellmann's brands.
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