There is no cold food currently available at Asda Ardrossan after the store’s refrigeration units malfunctioned overnight, it is understood.

As a result of the breakdown, products such as milk, meats, cheese and other cold items are currently unavailable at the Harbour Road supermarket.

Customers at the Harbour Road supermarket were met with signs which said: "We are sorry. Due to an equipment breakdown, these products are not available. Sorry for any inconvenience.”

An Asda spokesperson confirmed that engineers had been called out and the store hopes to resume trading as normal tomorrow (Saturday) morning.