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SPAR and EUROSPAR launch new Own Brand campaign to highlight that great value is closer than you think

29 Jan , 2024  

Local community retail brands SPAR and EUROSPAR have launched an exciting new Advertising and Social Media campaign, following significant investment by BWG Foods, owners and operators of the brands in Ireland, which is designed to bring a fresh focus to the retailers’ already well-established value message. The campaign is underpinned by the production of a […]

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Tesco Ireland invests €15 million in Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

26 Jan , 2024  

Tesco Ireland has invested over €15 million in the installation of reverse vending machines, for each of its 170 stores nationwide, as part of its commitment to the national Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) which goes live on Thursday, 1st February.  The state-of-the-art machines will be located inside all Tesco Express, Superstore and Extra stores across […]

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Tesco Ireland extends multi million euro partnership with Bandon Vale

8 Dec , 2023  

Tesco Ireland, and Cork-based cheese company Bandon Vale, have together announced a major extension to their partnership, which will see the value of the contract grow from €12m to €17m.  The ambitious plan will see Tesco significantly expand its range of cheese products with the West Cork based company. Bandon Vale operate a purpose-built packing […]

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Tesco opens in Cherrywood

4 Dec , 2023  

Tesco Ireland has opened the doors of a new Tesco Express store at Cherrywood, South Dublin. Managed by Dónal Fitzgerald, at just over 3,000 square foot and conveniently located close to the Cherrywood/Bride’s Glen Luas stop, the new store promises customers a modern retail experience and a wide selection of quality fresh and Irish produce. […]

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Maxol announces all-Ireland partnership with Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind and Guide Dogs NI to support visually impaired people

17 Nov , 2023  

Maxol has announced the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind and Guide Dogs NI as its newly appointed charity partners. In creating this all-island initiative, CEO of the Maxol Group, Brian Donaldson explained that it wasn’t until he met and spoke to a Guide Dog owner that he fully appreciated the life-changing impact these highly […]

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Lee’s Centra Pallas Green Limerick named ‘Best Centra in Ireland’ at Centra’s national award ceremony

13 Nov , 2023  

Lee’s Centra Pallas Green Limerick has been named as the best Centra in Ireland, after receiving the much-coveted title of ‘Store of the Year 2023’ at the Pride of Centra awards, Centra’s national award ceremony. Taking place in the Mansion House in Dublin on Wednesday 8th November, Centra’s national award ceremony recognises and celebrates the best of Centra […]

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Bord Bia campaign to drive €15 million in dairy export growth to Malaysia and the Philippines 

10 Nov , 2023  

Bord Bia has embarked on a campaign to drive €15 million in dairy export growth to Malaysia and the Philippines. The European Dairy – Ireland, working with nature campaign, which promotes dairy from Ireland in South East Asia, is also aiming to target 10,000 Asian buyers in Malaysia and the Philippines . The campaign will see Asian […]

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Sustainability and food in tourism seminar at the Listowel Food Fair

6 Nov , 2023  

One of the highlights of the forthcoming 2023 Listowel Food Fair is a ‘Sustainability and Food in Tourism Seminar’ in St. John’s Theatre, Listowel on Friday 10th November at 11am.This year’s seminar is presented by a dynamic group of speakers from within Irish food, tourism, hospitality and related sectors who have a successful track record […]

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New Vandeleur Café And Restaurant in Kilrush

24 Oct , 2023  

10 new permanent jobs will be created over the next 12 months at Vandeleur Walled Garden and Visitor Centre in Kilrush part of an ongoing multi-million-euro redevelopment of the popular West Clare visitor attraction. The announcement was made today (Tuesday, 24 October 2023) by Clare County Council at the signing of a contract with Martins […]

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Cork-based Folláin celebrates 40-years with €1.8m ALDI Irealnd partnership

20 Oct , 2023  

ALDI Ireland has agreed a new €1.8M contract extension with Folláin, a leading Irish supplier of preserves, currently supplying ALDI Ireland with a range of relish, chutney and sauces. Folláin, a family-owned company in West Cork, traces its roots back to 1983 when they first introduced their batch of grapefruit marmalade using a 100-year-old recipe […]