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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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N17 Plaza hits the ground running

8 Nov , 2023  

A successful first year in business for the N17 Plaza located near Tuam in Co. Galway culminated in its SPAR outlet winning ‘Forecourt Retailer of the Year (Large) – Silver Award’ at the 2022 ShelfLife National C-Store Awards. A one-stop shop for all your needs when making the journey along the M17 Motorway, the N17 Plaza – […]

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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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Happy days at Herlihy’s Centra Bishopstown

1 Nov , 2023  

Herlihy’s Centra Bishopstown came up trumps once more at the 2023 National Grocery Management Awards when conscientious store manager Rebecca Murphy was named as C-Store Manager of the Year (Large). We touched base with Rebecca to find out more about the exceptional customer- and staff-orientated atmosphere and culture she has helped instil in this vibrant […]

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A Better Tomorrow with Lidl

25 Oct , 2023  

With plans to open another 50 stores across Ireland, these are very exciting times for Lidl which recently received the coveted Green Retailer Award and opened its newly extended Mullingar regional distribution centre following an €80 million investment. The first Lidl Ireland stores opened in 2000 and over two decades later, the retail giant has almost 180 stores, three […]

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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 […]

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Kavanagh’s SuperValu, Claremorris wins prestigious award

18 Oct , 2023  

There were great celebrations recently when Kavanagh’s SuperValu in Claremorris was named ‘Best Small SuperValu Store of the Year’ at the SuperValu National Conference which was held in The Great Southern Hotel, Killarney. Winning this coveted accolade recognises the exceptional standards of the Kavanagh’s SuperValu store which underwent a €2 million revamp last year. The […]

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Centra Go offers delivery service

13 Oct , 2023  

Centra has introduced Centra Go, a brand-new and innovative delivery service bringing the best of Centra directly to their customers. Shoppers are able to choose from approximately 1,000 grocery and deli products, ranging from household essentials to bakery delights and off-licence offerings. Moreover, Centra are offering made-to-order fresh deli items, ensuring a personalised and seamless […]

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Musgrave NI sows a new partnership with garden centre retailer, Dobbies

13 Oct , 2023  

In a first-of-its-kind partnership, leading retail and wholesale business, Musgrave NI has joined forces with the UK’s leading garden centre, Dobbies. Musgrave will supply more than 1,800 products to the new Dobbies store, which opened in Antrim earlier this week. The specially-curated ‘SuperValu Favourites’ range will include own-label lines such as Signature Tastes, Donnybrook Fair, […]