From the rich and fertile soil of North Cork, Castlecor Potatoes have been growing fresh, tasty, high-quality produce since 1974. As this industry-leading, family-run enterprise prepares to mark its 50th anniversary next year, Grocery & Retail Ireland interrupted hands-on director Edward English’s busy schedule to find out more. From planting and harvesting through to grading […]
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 […]
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 […]
Moriarty’s SuperValu Palmerstown’s status as a flagship supermarket operation for the Musgrave group in Dublin was underlined when the bustling, ultra-modern Moriarty Group owned store was shortlisted for no fewer than three 2023 National Grocery Retail Awards. Grocery & Retail Ireland popped in for a coffee and a chat with proud store manager Andrew Cuffe. […]
Widely regarded as one of the busiest, most historic and customer-centric convenience stores in the midlands, O’Brien’s Centra Mullingar came up trumps at the 2023 National Grocery Retail Awards when selected as Ireland’s Forecourt Retailer of the Year. Grocery & Retail Ireland touched base with popular owner Edel O’Brien Farrell to find out more. In […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
It’s 30 years since brothers Michael and Garbriel Hoey established the Country Crest brand, providing fresh potatoes to the retail sector. Since then, the family-run business in Lusk, Co. Dublin has become one of the largest suppliers of potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions and fresh prepared meals in Ireland, and is also a supplier of premium Bord Bia Quality […]
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 […]
