Following a nationwide search for Ireland’s finest indigenous food and drinks products, Maxol has announced that five local producers stood out from all applications and have been declared winners in its 2024 Homegrown at Maxol programme. Now in its second year, Homegrown at Maxol was created to shine a light on Ireland’s world class artisan […]
Established since 1960, Clarke’s Fresh Fruit is synonymous with excellence in fruit growing. Grocery & Retail Ireland spoke with one half of the company’s directorship in Mary Clarke to learn more about the successful business which her and husband Pat have nurtured and watched grow over the past six decades. When Meath man Pat Clarke […]
Maxol has completed its re-development of Maxol Belvoir Service Station on the Milltown Road in Belfast following an investment of £3.6 million. The six-month project has seen the large site reconfigured with a new forecourt and large new convenience store that has created a blueprint for modern day roadside retail. The investment is part […]
In May, SuperValu Thomastown’s Michelle McGrath was awarded the Mid-Size Supermarket Manager of the Year at the 2024 Grocery Management Awards. Grocery & Retail Ireland caught up with the Kilkenny store’s manager to hear all about the award success and what it is that separates SuperValu Thomastown from the competition. Business is good these days […]
ALDI has announced the extension and enhancement of their partnership with Manor Farm. Since 2011, Manor Farm has been a key supplier to ALDI, consistently delivering top-quality fully traceable, 100% Irish, Bord Bia Assured and sustainably sourced poultry products – aligning with ALDI’s commitment to excellence. This contract, reflecting a significant €24 million investment, underpins […]
John B Dockrell UC has been growing and packing top quality vegetables in Wexford for decades now, and today specialises in the supply of lettuce and carrots to retailers and distributors nationwide. Grocery & Retail Ireland touched base with John himself to hear more about the current state of business for the company and its […]
Musgrave NI, whose brands include SuperValu, Centra, Mace, and Musgrave MarketPlace, has announced an investment of £3m in solar project for sites across Northern Ireland. The leading food convenience retailer and wholesaler has commenced work on seven SuperValu and Centra stores as well as Musgrave MarketPlace branches in Belfast and Derry. The project which is […]
SuperValu and Centra have announced the return of over 125 million eligible single-use containers through the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) within its first eight months, becoming the first retailers in Ireland to reach this milestone. This achievement represents the largest number of returns in the country and highlights a significant shift in the nation’s recycling […]
Country Crest and Tesco Ireland have committed to their future partnership a further with a multi-year contract extension for the supply of potatoes, onions, and sweet potatoes to all Tesco stores nationwide and for online shopping. The contract, worth nearly €100 million, solidifies the strong partnership the retailer has had with the North County Dublin […]
FitAll Shopfitters Ltd has established itself as one of Ireland’s foremost specialists in shop fittings, signage and display equipment over the last 30 years. Based in Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick, FitAll Shopfitters is a one-stop shop for all your shop fitting and signage needs. Endeavouring to make your fitting experience as easy and as stress-free as […]
