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Blanco Nino:Authentic Corn Tortilla Manufacturers

Blanco Nino was established in Ireland in 2014. With a dedicated 19,000 sq ft manufacturing premises in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, it is the only Irish producer of authentic Mexican style corn tortillas and tortilla chips.

PRODUCT RANGE: All Blanco Nino’s naturally gluten free products are made from volcanic stone ground, sustainably grown non-GM corn, cooked using the traditional method of nixtamalisation. As a result, Blanco Nino products are better tasting, more aromatic, more elastic and less fragile. Blanco Nino do not use any preservatives or artificial enhancers.

Soft corn tortillas (perfect for authentic street food Tacos, Enchiladas and Burritos). Available in 10cm,15cm, 20cm & 30cm diameter

Frying tortillas (perfect for Tostadas & hand cut chips). Available in 10cm & 15cm diameter

Pre-cut uncooked tortilla chips (creates that hand-cut, home-style Tortilla chips with minimum effort)

Tortilla Chips (perfect for Nachos or a simple side of chips with salsa)

ACCREDITATION AND AWARDS: BRC (Grade A) certification

Winner of Best New Idea Award, 2014 Best Young Entrepreneur Competition

Ireland’s most successful crowd funding campaign to date

C O N TA C T

Philip MartinTel: +353 26 189 723Mob: +353 87 788 3744Email: [email protected]: www.blanco-nino.com

2015 Bord Bia Compass Group Ireland Supplier Development Programme www.bordbia.ie

Growing the success of Irish food & horticulture

Clonakilty Chocolate: Chocolate from the Bean

Clonakilty Chocolate was established in 2009 by Canadian-born chocolatier Allison Roberts who has over 20 years experience in the industry and describes her chocolate as “healthier, ethical chocolate handcrafted from the bean, in our garden chocolate factory in Clonakilty, West Cork”. Clonakilty Chocolate’s mission is to create ‘Community-Powered Chocolate’ by working with Fairtrade farmers in developing countries, providing opportunities for local employment and education in Clonakilty and developing exciting new products for the growing health-minded consumers of Ireland.

PRODUCT RANGE: Hand crafted range of stone-ground chocolate products including chocolate bars and truffles.Recently introduced range of Fairtrade and naturally sweetened 55g bars, using ingredients such as Xylitol (an all-natural sweetener found in fibrous fruit and vegetables), coconut sugar and goats’ milk.

Milky Milk - 50% with Goat’s Milk, Decadent Dark - 72%, Seriously Minted - 72% Wild West Salty 75% - Atlantic Seasalt & Seaweed, Chai Chilli - 75%, 100% Cacao

The company is also now producing Cacao Loose Leaf Tea made with the husks of cacao pods.

All products are suitable for diabetics and Xylitol is endorsed by the Irish Dental Association.

ACCREDITATION AND AWARDS: Fairtrade Certified EHO accredited premises 2015 McKenna’s Guides – Best in Ireland recipients

C O N TA C T

Allison RobertsMob: +353 85 757 4338Email: [email protected]: www.clonakiltychocolate.com



Fusco Foods: Specialists in Meringue Based Desserts

The Fusco name has been synonymous with cakes and desserts for almost 50 years. Today, the company produces a full range of cakes, pies, cheesecakes and individual desserts. The majority of products are frozen, labelled with full defrost and storage instructions and packaged to ensure that all products reach the end user in the best possible condition. Products are pre-sliced or in individual dessert format.

PRODUCT RANGE: Desserts using meringue and dairy cream – meringue roulades, lemon meringue pies, lime tarts

Desserts using chocolate – chocolate cake, gateaux and chocolate tarts

Cheesecake – retail and foodservice

Seasonal – ganache covered yule logs and other seasonal alternatives

ACCREDITATION AND AWARDS: BRC certification for the entire bakery range, including high care products

6 x Great Taste Awards for roulade range in past three years

C O N TA C T

Nicky Fusco, Sales & Marketing DirectorTel: +353 1 295 3024Mob: +353 86 818 6810Email: [email protected]: www.fuscofoods.com



Good 4 U: Producers of Healthy Sprouts, Seed and Snack Mixes

Good4U is a privately run business based in Sligo and founded in 2004 by the Butler family. Good4U specialises in the production of freshly sprouted seeds and value added functional roasted seed mixes. Passionate about making people’s lives a little bit healthier, Good4U supply major customers in the UK and Ireland with private label and branded products.

PRODUCT RANGE: Sprouted seeds; super sprouts, lentil sprout mix, radish sprout mix, quinoa sprout mix, alfalfa sprouts, French garden sprout mix and Italian kitchen sprout mix

Roasted seed mixes: chilli seed mix, multi seed mix, sunflower seed mix, pumpkin seed mix, lemon and pepper seed mix and seed and fruit mix

ACCREDITATION AND AWARDS: Good4U is the first company in Europe to receive Food Safety Authority clearance to sell ready to eat sprouted seeds

Great Taste gold award for Super Sprouts

BRC (Grade A) Accreditation

C O N TA C T

Laura O’SullivanTel: +353 71 918 0031Mob: +353 87 630 4900Email: [email protected]: www.good4u.ie



C O N TA C T

Mark Molloy Tel: +353 90 662 5940 Mob: +353 87 780 1434 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Web: www.honestbakery.ie

Honest Bakery: Gluten and Wheat Free Bakers

Honest Bakery is an award winning family run business based in the west of Ireland. The Molloy family have brought their knowledge and experience from four generations of baking to the ‘free from’ market, with a love of baking that ensures no compromise on flavour or quality.

Honest has developed a reputation for its gluten and wheat free products and has recently expanded its product range to include gluten and wheat free biscuits, biscotti, cupcakes, muffins and fresh bread. All products are certified gluten free and many products are also dairy free.

Honest is proudly committed to sustainability and is a member of Bord Bia’s Origin Green programme.

PRODUCT RANGE & FORMAT: Mini cakes: five flavours, individual wrapped 75g cakes: 24 per pack in a shelf ready box

Two pack biscuits: wrapped 40g: 24 per pack in a shelf ready box

Biscotti, cupcakes, muffins and bread

ACCREDITATION AND AWARDS: Bord Bia Origin Green

HACCP and Coeliac Society of Ireland accredited

Chocolate & Orange Dessert Pudding: 2014 Great Taste AwardDate & Pecan Cake: 2013 Great Taste Award Apricot & Cherry Cake: 2012 Great Taste Award



Le Patissier:Premium Patisserie Specialists

Created by the vastly experienced pastry chef Robert Bullock and his team, LE PATISSIER celebrates its passion for producing handmade traditional patisserie using locally procured ingredients with no added preservatives and perfected by classic cooking techniques and impeccable attention to detail.

LE PATISSIER has the envious position of being the supplier of choice for many 5* Hotels, Corporate Hospitality, Coffee Houses and Food Halls that seek a premium product with an excellence in customer service.

PRODUCT RANGE: Full range of fine patisserie including Tarts, Patisserie, Desserts, Cheesecakes and Cookies

ACCREDITATION AND AWARDS: HACCP Accreditation

Blas na hEireann 2014 – Gold and Silver Awards

C O N TA C T

Robert BullockTel: +353 1 640 2222Mob: +353 86 826 8317Email: [email protected]: www.lepatissier.ie



Malone Foods: Cooked Meat Specialist

Dundalk Food Products Ltd t/a Malone Food Products is a family-owned cooked meats manufacturer founded in 2000. Entirely focused on the foodservice/catering sector, its main customers include Dawn Farm Foods, Edgmond Foods, JJ Foodservice, Imex and Carroll’s Cuisine.

PRODUCT RANGE: Hot dogs, pizza toppings, cooked delicatessen meats

ACCREDITATION AND AWARDS: BRC (Grade A) Certification

C O N TA C T

Des MaloneTel: +353 42 97 45102Mob: +353 87 996 8621Email: [email protected]: www.malonefoods.ie



Newgrange Gold: Premium Irish Seed Oils from the Boyne Valley

A family business started in 2010, Newgrange Gold produces rapeseed oil and Camelina (a high Omega 3 oil) grown on-farm in the Boyne Valley region. The company’s range of oils has won a number of Great Taste awards, including a three Gold Star in 2013 and two Silver Blas Na hEireann awards.

All oils are pressed and bottled on the family farm in Slane, Co. Meath, which looks across the River Boyne to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Knowth and Newgrange.

PRODUCT RANGE: Newgrange Gold Rapeseed Oil (500ml; 2L; 5L & 20L)

Newgrange Gold Camelina Oil (250ml; 500ml; 2L; 5L & 20L)

Newgrange Gold Garden Herbs Flavoured Rapeseed Oil (250ml)

Newgrange Gold Chilli Garlic Rapeseed Oil (250ml)

ACCREDITATION AND AWARDS: Great Taste Gold Awards: 2014 & 2013

Blas na hEireann Silver Awards: 2014 & 2013

HACCP accredited. BRC pre-audit targeted Q1 2015

C O N TA C T

Jack RogersTel: +353 41 982 4278Mob: +353 85 728 8416Email: [email protected]: www.newgrangegold.ie



nobó: Award Winning Dairy Free Ice Cream Producers

Established in October 2012, nobó is a young Dublin-based food company dedicated to creating the world’s finest dairy-free, healthy and supremely delicious foods. Following a 12-month period of product development, the company recently launched its first product, an award-winning dairy free alternative to ice cream, into the Irish market. nobó Frozen Goodness is the world’s first ice cream alternative made from avocado and coconut milk, and sweetened with pure honey. All products are handmade in Ireland.

PRODUCT RANGE: Currently the following five flavours are available in 100ml and 500ml unit sizes:

Fresh Lemon; Vanilla and Coconut; Chocolate and Toasted Almond; Passion Fruit and Mango; Irish Salted Caramel

ACCREDITATION AND AWARDS: 2014: Vanilla and Coconut - 2 gold stars Great Taste Awards; Fresh Lemon - 3 gold stars / Top 50 product Great Taste Awards.

2013: Chocolate and Toasted Almond - 1 gold star Great Taste Awards; Vanilla and Coconut - 1 gold star Great Taste Awards

Produced in a HACCP accredited premises.

C O N TA C T

Brian NolanTel: +353 1 533 1926Mob: +353 87 148 0377Email: [email protected]: www.nobo.ie



Nüsli: Great Tasting, Award Wining, Bircher Muesli

Nüsli launched in February 2014 with a brand-new bircher muesli highlighting the highest quality yogurt, whole grains, pure pressed apple juice, fruit pieces, almonds and hazelnuts.

Nüsli took over 2 years to develop and has been carefully formulated to taste delicious and not go gloopy or soggy. Already mixed in one convenient pot, it is sold in a distinctive package that has real shelf impact and is designed to be eaten on the move or at your desk (stackable, converts to a stable base, designed to fit in a car cup holder and comes with a spoon included).

PRODUCT RANGE: Nüsli with blueberries; Nüsli with multiberries; Nüsli with apple and blackberries ACCREDITATION AND AWARDS: Won overall “Best New Product” at 2014 Blas na hEireann/Irish National Food Awards.

Produced in a BRC accredited facility.

C O N TA C T

Dermot HanleyTel: +353 1 548 4273Mob: +353 86 049 0549Email: [email protected]: www.nusli.com



Paganini: Ice Cream and Dairy Dessert Specialists

Established on the Murphy family farm in Wexford in 1990, Paganini is a leading supplier of ice cream, dairy desserts and confectionery to the foodservice and retail markets in Ireland and abroad.

Paganini’s heritage is in Dairy and the company has developed unique expertise in the design and production of products that leverage the best of grass-fed, fresh Irish dairy ingredients.

Paganini have a passion for innovation and their FitFuel brand of protein ice creams are now being used in the clinical and sports nutrition markets in Ireland and in international markets.

Paganini is currently focused on the development of “Power Food” solutions that give operators the opportunity to offer healthy, functional nutrition through tasty and appealing foods. Optimising the nutritional profile of snacks-to-go and coffee/tea accompaniments to better serve today’s busy and increasingly health conscious person is key to our mission.

PRODUCT RANGE: Retail and foodservice formats of ice-cream, sorbet, set and baked cheesecakes, mousses, gateaux, cakes, tray bakes pastries, individual and mini desserts.

Protein-enriched ice cream and dairy products.

ACCREDITATION AND AWARDS: BRC Accreditation.

Wexford Business Award: 2014.

Bord Bia Award for Innovation 2013 – FitFuel

C O N TA C T

Barry Murphy, Managing DirectorTel: +353 53 91 47222Mob: +353 86 172 4305Email: [email protected]: www.paganini.ie



The Penny Loaf Company: A Fresh Innovation in Traditional Breads

Produced in the heart of Ireland by fourth generation family bakers O’Donohues Bakery, the Penny Loaves are yeast free soda breads that are fully baked in the shape of a mini loaf (45-55g) and blast frozen to -18°C within 2.5 hours of coming out of the oven. With no additives or preservatives, the Penny Loaves are made to age old recipes and traditional baking methods using Irish ingredients. Simply thaw and serve these little creations for a versatile product that is consistent every time, while reducing costs and improving efficiencies as there’s no need to bake off. Once thawed naturally, they have a shelf life of up to 3 days thus resulting in zero wastage.

PRODUCT RANGE: Penny Loaf mix box of 144 units comprising:

48 x Buttermilk Wheaten Soda Penny Loaves (High in Fibre)

48 x Seeded Soda Penny Loaves (High in Fibre)

48 x Traditional White Soda Penny Loaves (Dairy Free)

ACCREDITATION AND AWARDS: Overall winner at Brakes UK and Ireland Supplier Innovation Day 2014

Tullamore Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2014 – Best Business Initiative Award

Cathal O’Donohue: Business Person of the Year Award, 2014 Midlands Gateway Chamber

HACCP accredited

EIQA Level 3 Hygiene mark

National finalist for the Q Mark Awards 2013– Hygiene and Food Safety category.

O’Donohue’s products have continuously won stars in the prestigious Great Taste Awards since 2008, with O’Donohue’s Traditional Buttermilk Soda winning Two Stars in 2008 and 2009.

C O N TA C T

Louise O’Donohue, Sales ManagerTel: +353 57 93 21411Mob: +353 86 355 8873Email: [email protected]: www.pennyloaf.ie



Rosie & Jim: Specialists in Ready to Cook Chicken Products

Rosie & Jim is a privately owned business established in 1997 that supplies ready to cook chicken products in chilled and frozen format to independent retailers and foodservice customers. Product shelf life is 11 days from production chilled / 365 days frozen.

PRODUCT RANGE: Chicken Goujons (variety of flavours)

Chicken Kiev (variety of fillings)

Gluten Free Chicken Goujons

Breaded Chicken Fillets

Filled Tortilla Wraps such as Mexican Chicken Wrap

Chicken encased in pastry such as Garlic en Croute and Chicken and Mushroom Pastie

ACCREDITATION AND AWARDS: BRC (Grade A) Certification

Origin Green

Great Taste 2014

C O N TA C T

Jimmy McLoughlin, Managing DirectorTel: +353 1 460 5900Email: [email protected]: www.roiseandjim.ie



Seerys Bakery: Specialists in Baking Traditional Cakes & Puddings

Seerys is a family run bakery based in Co. Carlow. The business began as an artisan producer of cakes and puddings for the local market in the 1990s and now employs 50 people, providing quality cakes and puddings to customers across Ireland, the UK, Mainland Europe, UAE, America and Australia. With a dedicated NPD resource, the company is continuously looking at new products and markets.

PRODUCT RANGE: Conveniently sliced Loaf Cakes: Zesty Lemon, Exotic Coconut, Luscious Banana & Walnut, and Devine Chocolate

Desserts: Christmas Puddings, Chocolate Pudding, Sticky Toffee Pudding

Fruit Cakes: Whiskey Cake, Porter Cake, and Tea Brack

Tray Bakes: Red Velvet, Coffee, Carrot, Chocolate Brownies, Peanut Brownies

Gateau: Red Velvet, Carrot, Coffee, Luxury Chocolate, Lemon Meringue

ACCREDITATION AND AWARDS: BRC (Grade A) accreditation

Great Taste, Blas na HEireann and Quality Award recipients

C O N TA C T

Mags McKenna, Customer Account Manager FoodserviceTel: +353 59 914 2461Mob: +353 87 380 0998Email: [email protected]: www.seerys.ie



Sushi King: Award Winning Sushi and Asian Dishes

Sushi King has been supplying retailers, cafes, caterers, event organisers and hotels with award winning Sushi and Asian dishes since 2006.

PRODUCT RANGE: Wide range of Japanese and Asian Cuisine including traditional and contemporary sushi, in addition to a salad and noodle range. ACCREDITATION AND AWARDS: HACCP Accreditation

Independently audited by NSS

Great Taste and Blas na hEireann - Gold Award recipients

C O N TA C T

Audrey GarganTel: +353 1 875 0066Mob: +353 86 83195 66Email: [email protected]: www.sushiking.ie



Tipperary Cheese Co. Ltd: Farm Based Dairy Manufacturers

The Tipperary Cheese Co. Ltd are farm based manufacturers of a range of milk, yogurt and dairy- based products. The company mainly supplies the foodservice and manufacturing industry, together with a growing retail market.

PRODUCT RANGE: Full fat, low fat and medium fat soft cheese; soured cream and set-soured cream, crème fraiche and set-crème fraiche and Mascarpone cheese

Whole milk probiotic yoghurt; greek style probiotic yoghurt and low fat probiotic yoghurt. Yogurts are available in both natural and flavoured format.

Range of nutritionally-fortified yogurts. ACCREDITATION AND AWARDS: BRC approved plant – Grade A certification

C O N TA C T

Donal Hayes, Managing DirectorTel: +353 504 44325Mob: +353 87 928 0757Email: [email protected]: http://tipperaryfoodproducers.com/the-tipperary-cheese/



Valeo Professional: Leading Producer of Branded Food Products

Valeo Foods is a leading producer and innovator of high quality, category-defining branded food products, with a proud history that dates back to 1845.

The company is passionate about food and its portfolio of over 20 iconic food brands are tried and trusted by consumers across Ireland and the UK for their quality, wholesomeness, nutrition and fun.

Many of the company’s brands are category leaders and include household names such as Rowse, Odlums, Batchelors, Jacobs, Roma, Chef, Shamrock and Erin.

PRODUCT RANGE: Biscuits; Canned Vegetables; Bakery; Bread and Cake Mixes; Dried Sauces and Soups; Honey; Teas and Coffees; Snacks; Juices ACCREDITATION AND AWARDS: BRC (Grade A) Certification

C O N TA C T

Sean Lynch, Technical Sales ManagerMob: +353 86 020 6983Email: [email protected] Web: www.valeofoods.com



Walsh’s Bakehouse: Blaa Bakers Since 1984

Walsh’s Bakehouse is owned by two brothers, Michael and Dermot Walsh who are third generation bakers based in Waterford City. 27 years ago, they started their very own bakery in the City, making breads for the catering and retail industry. Their most famous product, the Waterford Blaa is an indigenous food in the South East, so revered as one of Ireland’s most traditional baked items that in 2013, it was granted Protected Geographic Indication (PGI) status by the European Commission.

PRODUCT RANGE: Traditional, large and mini blaas,

Demi “blaa”guette

Frozen unbaked scones

ACCREDITATION AND AWARDS: HACCP accredited. BRC Accreditation target date for Q1 2015

Awarded PGI Status – 2013

Great Taste Awards – 2013

Blas na hEireann Gold Award - 2012

C O N TA C T

Dermot Walsh, Managing DirectorTel: +353 51 378 0800Mob: +353 87 264 5014Email: [email protected]: www.manddbakery.ie



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