A canned wine trio are toasting a major breakthrough for the start-up they launched during the pandemic.

Vinca Organic Wine is to be served on British Airways (BA) flights - and sold in the East of England Co-op - after the threesome who created the brand struck deals with both companies.

Vinca was created by ex-Suffolk schoolmates  Charlie Vass, Jack Green and Zac Walters who attended Thomas Mills High in Framlingham together.

One of the wine's fans is singer Ed Sheeran, who is friends with the three.

They came up with the idea after working in diverse industries - Jack as a wine buyer, Charlie as head of sales for a tech company and Zak as a photographer and designer.

The wines - which are packaged in recyclable, ready to pour cans - are available on BA’s European short-haul flights and in 40 Co-op stores in the East of England.

Jack said they were "delighted" the product would now reach more consumers through the partnerships with British Airways and Co-op.

"Our range of sustainable, organic, grown-up wines are not only delicious and portable but they’re better for the planet, too – a great choice for enjoying on a plane or taking on your summer adventures," he added.

The three decided to make canned versions of Jack's favourite Sicilian rosé, white and red wines after spotting a gap in the market for the product.

Jack was so keen on the venture he quit his job as a wine buyer.

A special organic lining ensures the wine never touches the aluminium surface of the can - which could spoil the flavour, said Vinca.

Mercedes Blakely, trading leader at East of England at Co-op, said: “We’re excited to be collaborating with Vinca, a brand that not only produces delicious, award-winning wines but shares our commitment to doing the right thing by both people and the planet.”

After the brand was launched during the pandemic, a TikTok post appeared showing Ed Sheeran stocking it in his dressing room with the caption: “stealing a drink from Ed Sheeran’s dressing room”.

It showed the singer in a mock horror scene as somebody helps themselves to one of his cans of Vinca.