Begley’s Fresh Food Produce Group is a market leading fresh produce partner for Irish retailers operating from a purpose-built, temperature-controlled depot at Kilshane Cross, Co. Dublin. Passionate about fruits, vegetables, organic and exotic produce, the family-run business grows 1,000 acres of the finest Irish produce on farms in North Dublin and Wexford, including a wide range of vegetables such as carrots, courgettes, […]
Jimmy Kearns of Kearns Fruit Farm near Enniscorthy has been growing fresh, delicious and premium quality Wexford strawberries for over 50 years. He is joined in the family-run business by his wife Susan, son Noel, daughter Patricia , son-in-law and 1996 Wexford All-Ireland winning hurling goalkeeper Damien Fitzhenry, sales manager Patrick Doyle and up to […]
Castlecor Potatoes is a successful family-run enterprise near Mallow, Co. Cork renowned for producing premium potatoes, onions and cereals. From the rich and fertile soil of North Cork, the English family have been growing fresh, tasty, high-quality produce since 1974. From humble beginnings, they have become one of the largest crop growers in the Munster region. Their expertise […]
After 30 years with Dunnes Stores, Colin Yeates remains as passionate as ever about the retail business. Colin joined Dunnes Stores Rathmines as a staff member in August 1996 and now manages the new Point Square store in Dublin 1, which has enjoyed remarkable growth since opening three years ago. It was the fastest-growing Dunnes […]
Whiteside’s SuperValu Ballisodare has been named as one of the top 12 SuperValu stores in Ireland after being shortlisted for the highly sought-after ‘Super Valu Store of the Year’ accolade. The Co. Sligo store, which has been part of the fabric of the local community since 2008, was honoured for its achievements at the 2026 SuperValu National Conference, which was held in the Great […]
Ryan’s SuperValu Togher pulled of a famous double at the prestigious SuperValu Store Awards 2026 when it was named ‘National SuperValu Store of the Year’ and ‘Best Large Store of the Year’. Presented at the SuperValu National Conference in The Great Southern Hotel, Killarney in late February, the overall award recognises the store’s exceptional performance across food leadership, fresh-food offering and quality management along with […]
Renowned for foodservice excellence, Casey Retail Group was a significant winner at the 2025 National Grocery Retail Awards, with no fewer than three of its six stores collecting major awards. Casey Retail Group certainly had a day to remember at the 2025 National Grocery Retail Awards ceremony at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin, on […]
O’Toole’s Centra in Tullow is celebrating 50 years in business in 2026 and recently marked the milestone by being named ‘High Convenience – Store of the Year’ at the Pride of Centra Awards 2025. Founded in 1976 and firmly established as a leading convenience store and service station in the region, the 50th anniversary celebrations […]
Riordan’s SuperValu Fermoy recently celebrated 60 years in business with the official reopening of its newly revamped store following a €3.5 million investment. The extensive revamp delivers an enhanced shopping experience for customers, with key offerings such as the bakery and deli counters relocated to the front of the store. Riordan’s SuperValu is a third-generation […]
Brian Boru Service Station in Tuamgraney, County Clare was named as Forecourt Retailer of the Year at the 2025 National Grocery Retail Awards. Grocery & Retail Ireland touched base with manager Mairead Dooley to find out more… Celebrating the best of the best in retail and service, the 2025 National Grocery Retail Awards ceremony took […]
