Blanco Nino:
Authentic Corn Tortilla
Manufacturers
C O N TA C T
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.
Philip Martin
Tel: +353 26 189 723
Mob: +353 87 788 3744
Email: phil@blanco-nino.com
Web: www.blanco-nino.com
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
Growing the success of Irish food & horticulture
2015 Bord Bia Compass Group Ireland Supplier Development Programme
www.bordbia.ie
Clonakilty Chocolate:
Chocolate from the Bean
C O N TA C T
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.
Allison Roberts
Mob: +353 85 757 4338
Email: allison@clonakiltychocolate.com
Web: www.clonakiltychocolate.com
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
Growing the success of Irish food & horticulture
2015 Bord Bia Compass Group Ireland Supplier Development Programme
www.bordbia.ie
Fusco Foods:
Specialists in Meringue
Based Desserts
C O N TA C T
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.
Nicky Fusco,
Sales & Marketing Director
Tel: +353 1 295 3024
Mob: +353 86 818 6810
Email: nickyf@fuscofoods.com
Web: www.fuscofoods.com
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
Growing the success of Irish food & horticulture
2015 Bord Bia Compass Group Ireland Supplier Development Programme
www.bordbia.ie
Good 4 U:
Producers of Healthy Sprouts,
Seed and Snack Mixes
C O N TA C T
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.
Laura O’Sullivan
Tel: +353 71 918 0031
Mob: +353 87 630 4900
Email: laura@good4u.ie
Web: www.good4u.ie
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
Growing the success of Irish food & horticulture
2015 Bord Bia Compass Group Ireland Supplier Development Programme
www.bordbia.ie
Honest Bakery:
Gluten and Wheat Free Bakers
C O N TA C T
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.
Mark Molloy
Tel: +353 90 662 5940
Mob: +353 87 780 1434
Email: info@honestbakery.ie
mark@honestbakery.ie Web: www.honestbakery.ie
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 Award
Date & Pecan Cake: 2013 Great Taste Award
Apricot & Cherry Cake: 2012 Great Taste Award
Growing the success of Irish food & horticulture
2015 Bord Bia Compass Group Ireland Supplier Development Programme
www.bordbia.ie
Le Patissier:
Premium Patisserie Specialists
C O N TA C T
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.
Robert Bullock
Tel: +353 1 640 2222
Mob: +353 86 826 8317
Email: info@lepatissier.ie
Web: www.lepatissier.ie
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
Growing the success of Irish food & horticulture
2015 Bord Bia Compass Group Ireland Supplier Development Programme
www.bordbia.ie
Malone Foods:
Cooked Meat Specialist
C O N TA C T
Dundalk Food Products Ltd t/a Malone Food Products is a familyowned 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.
Des Malone
Tel: +353 42 97 45102
Mob: +353 87 996 8621
Email: desmalone@malonefoods.ie
Web: www.malonefoods.ie
PRODUCT RANGE:
Hot dogs, pizza toppings, cooked delicatessen meats
ACCREDITATION AND AWARDS:
BRC (Grade A) Certification
Growing the success of Irish food & horticulture
2015 Bord Bia Compass Group Ireland Supplier Development Programme
www.bordbia.ie
Newgrange Gold:
Premium Irish Seed Oils
from the Boyne Valley
C O N TA C T
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.
Jack Rogers
Tel: +353 41 982 4278
Mob: +353 85 728 8416
Email: jack@newgrangegold.ie
Web: www.newgrangegold.ie
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
Growing the success of Irish food & horticulture
2015 Bord Bia Compass Group Ireland Supplier Development Programme
www.bordbia.ie
nobó:
Award Winning Dairy Free
Ice Cream Producers
C O N TA C T
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.
Brian Nolan
Tel: +353 1 533 1926
Mob: +353 87 148 0377
Email: hello@nobo.ie
Web: www.nobo.ie
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.
Growing the success of Irish food & horticulture
2015 Bord Bia Compass Group Ireland Supplier Development Programme
www.bordbia.ie
Nüsli:
Great Tasting, Award Wining,
Bircher Muesli
C O N TA C T
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).
Dermot Hanley
Tel: +353 1 548 4273
Mob: +353 86 049 0549
Email: dermothanley@nusli.com
Web: www.nusli.com
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.
Growing the success of Irish food & horticulture
2015 Bord Bia Compass Group Ireland Supplier Development Programme
www.bordbia.ie
Paganini:
Ice Cream and Dairy Dessert Specialists
C O N TA C T
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.
Barry Murphy,
Managing Director
Tel: +353 53 91 47222
Mob: +353 86 172 4305
Email: bmurphy@paganini.ie
Web: www.paganini.ie
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
Growing the success of Irish food & horticulture
2015 Bord Bia Compass Group Ireland Supplier Development Programme
www.bordbia.ie
The Penny Loaf Company:
A Fresh Innovation
in Traditional Breads
C O N TA C T
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.
Louise O’Donohue,
Sales Manager
Tel: +353 57 93 21411
Mob: +353 86 355 8873
Email: louise@pennyloaf.ie
Web: www.pennyloaf.ie
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.
Growing the success of Irish food & horticulture
2015 Bord Bia Compass Group Ireland Supplier Development Programme
www.bordbia.ie
Rosie & Jim:
Specialists in Ready to Cook
Chicken Products
C O N TA C T
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.
Jimmy McLoughlin,
Managing Director
Tel: +353 1 460 5900
Email: jimmy@rosieandjim.ie
Web: www.roiseandjim.ie
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
Growing the success of Irish food & horticulture
2015 Bord Bia Compass Group Ireland Supplier Development Programme
www.bordbia.ie
Seerys Bakery:
Specialists in Baking
Traditional Cakes & Puddings
C O N TA C T
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.
Mags McKenna,
Customer Account Manager
Foodservice
Tel: +353 59 914 2461
Mob: +353 87 380 0998
Email: mags@seerys.ie
Web: www.seerys.ie
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
Growing the success of Irish food & horticulture
2015 Bord Bia Compass Group Ireland Supplier Development Programme
www.bordbia.ie
Sushi King:
Award Winning Sushi
and Asian Dishes
C O N TA C T
Sushi King has been supplying retailers, cafes, caterers, event
organisers and hotels with award winning Sushi and Asian dishes
since 2006.
Audrey Gargan
Tel: +353 1 875 0066
Mob: +353 86 83195 66
Email: audrey@sushiking.ie
Web: www.sushiking.ie
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
Growing the success of Irish food & horticulture
2015 Bord Bia Compass Group Ireland Supplier Development Programme
www.bordbia.ie
Tipperary Cheese Co. Ltd:
Farm Based Dairy Manufacturers
C O N TA C T
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.
Donal Hayes, Managing Director
Tel: +353 504 44325
Mob: +353 87 928 0757
Email: donalhayes@tippcheese.ie
Web: http://tipperaryfoodproducers.
com/the-tipperary-cheese/
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
Growing the success of Irish food & horticulture
2015 Bord Bia Compass Group Ireland Supplier Development Programme
www.bordbia.ie
Valeo Professional:
Leading Producer of
Branded Food Products
C O N TA C T
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.
Sean Lynch,
Technical Sales Manager
Mob: +353 86 020 6983
Email: sean.lynch@valeofoods.ie
Web: www.valeofoods.com
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
Growing the success of Irish food & horticulture
2015 Bord Bia Compass Group Ireland Supplier Development Programme
www.bordbia.ie
Walsh’s Bakehouse:
Blaa Bakers Since 1984
C O N TA C T
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.
Dermot Walsh,
Managing Director
Tel: +353 51 378 0800
Mob: +353 87 264 5014
Email: info@manddbakery.ie
Web: www.manddbakery.ie
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
Growing the success of Irish food & horticulture
2015 Bord Bia Compass Group Ireland Supplier Development Programme
www.bordbia.ie