ShelfLife Magazine

20/02/2024

JDE Peet’s launches home-recyclable paper refill pack for instant coffee

New development represents a breakthrough for sustainable packaging in the instant coffee category Kenco UK & Ireland

advertisement JDE Peet’s coffee is now bringing its revolutionary paper refill pack to Ireland retail for the first time, from January 2024 under the well-known brands of Kenco and L’OR. Following a successful year of research, development and testing, JDE Peet’s is the first major UK and Irel...

20/02/2024

Frozen solid

By ‘locking in' nutrition and offering convenient mealtime options using quality ingredients, leading manufacturers in Ireland are continuing to drive sales within the frozen sector. Read on to learn more about the brands with innovative ranges that are whetting appetites nationwide

Green Isle Donegal Catch Glenhaven Foods Chicken with Attitude

advertisement For those seeking healthy, budget-friendly options, the frozen food aisle is a go-to destination. Adapting to the evolving demands of the Irish market, frozen food emerges as a key player in the fight against food waste. In a period of stretched budgets, leading frozen food brands are....

19/02/2024

‘Diplomático – The Heart of Rum’ continues to captivate discerning palates Edward Dillon & Co.

Brand is renowned for 'elevating the art of rum crafting to perfection'

advertisement Diplomático, renowned for its super-premium rums of unparalleled quality, continues to captivate discerning palates with its exceptional flavours. Crafted with passion and care with extensive expertise, Diplomático Rums proudly “stand as the pinnacle of craftsmanship”. Nestled at...

16/02/2024

The February edition of ShelfLife is available now...

In this month’s cover interview, Peter Donohoe of BWG Group explains how the Hire 2 Retire (H2R) solution is making a major difference to retailers’ daily operations. BWG Foods

Shauna Bernard delves into retailers’ reactions to the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) launch and examines the impact on their businesses. Elsewhere, Barnardo's director of fundraising and communications, Mary Gamble discusses how the charity’s partnership with Aldi Ireland has progressed to date. We also explore what lessons our food industry can take from the extensive farmers’ protests which occurred in France during the past month. In this month’s Advisor section, Caroline Reidy explains what ‘parent’s leave’ means for both employers and employees; while ExcelRecruitment’s Nikki Murran explores the question of whether today’s job candidates possess less ‘staying power’ than their predecessors.

As always, our category features provide an in-depth look at the brands and innovations generating sales in-store, with this month’s issue focusing on the frozen foods and protein products sectors.

Read more: https://www.shelflife.ie/shelflife-february-issue-2024/

Our March issue will have special reports on the dairy, and babycare sectors. To include your brands please get in touch

16/02/2024

Lovely evening tasting various cocktails made with rum and foods made to match. Edward Dillon & Co. THE HIVE Agency

15/02/2024

Lidl Ireland's €1.6B boost to Irish economy in 2023

Lidl’s new Supplier and Business Partner Impact report highlights the positive impact on the Irish economy while championing Ireland’s agri-food produce globally

advertisement Lidl Ireland has announced that more than €1.6 billion worth of goods and services was procured from Irish suppliers and business partners by the retailer in 2023. A total of €1.1 billion worth of goods was procured from the Irish agri-food industry, with an additional €500 milli...

09/02/2024

Taste of Dublin 2024 bigger than ever with new location at Merrion Square

New location also marks the announcement of JYSK Ireland as headline sponsor

advertisement Dublin’s legendary culinary festival, Taste of Dublin, is set to return this June with another explosion of flavours and food innovation. The iconic event will take place for the first time in one of Dublin’s most beautiful Georgian Squares – the historic Merrion Square. To mark ...

09/02/2024

Expo to showcase ‘world-class’ Clare artisan producers

Initiative includes a ‘Taste of County Clare’ Geo-food event showcasing the award-winning and globally renowned food produce of the Burren

Clare County Council Local Enterprise Office Clare

advertisement County Clare’s artisan food and craft producers are being offered a unique opportunity to expand their market reach and secure new retail opportunities during a business-to-consumer retail buyers’ event at the world-famous Cliffs of Moher Experience on 19 February from 11am to 4pm....

08/02/2024

Powerscourt Distillery’s whiskeys sweep a sensational six medals at World Whiskies Awards

Distillery achieves unprecedented success with a superb six-medal victory at the World Whiskies Awards

advertisement Powerscourt Distillery, the renowned ‘Home of Fercullen’ Irish Whiskey on the historic Powerscourt Estate, is delighted to announce its sensational achievement of six prestigious medals for excellence in taste across six distinct Irish Whiskey categories at the esteemed World Whisk...

07/02/2024

Introducing new Tayto Hearts: The perfect Valentine’s snack

New spicy, heart-shaped snack is available nationwide for a limited time only, in a 95g pack Mr. Tayto

advertisement With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, Tayto has created the perfect crispy delight to make that special someone’s day. Tayto Hearts is the spicy, heart-shaped, snack that is guaranteed to win brownie points this Valentine’s, be that with a partner, friend, ‘galentine’ or cru...

07/02/2024

GetPro named as official protein partner of Dublin GAA

GetPro UKI is hosting a special pop-up on Dublin's Grafton Street from 15-18 February, where the public can take part in exciting challenges to “Beat the Pro”!

advertisement GetPro, a new high protein range from Danone, is delighted to announce that it is the new Official Protein Partner of Dublin GAA. Cormac Costello, Martha Byrne, Ciara Tierney and Donal Burke were all on hand to launch the sponsorship today. The partnership will see GetPro and Dublin GA...

06/02/2024

Calling all independent retailers…Don’t miss the chance to join the Rioja Wine Club

Exclusive membership club offers generous benefits including training opportunities, a sample budget and even a trip to Rioja

NOffLA - National Off-Licence Association

advertisement An exciting new initiative for 2024, Rioja Wine Ireland is inviting independent retailers to apply to join the Rioja Wine Club: an exclusive membership club which comes with benefits including training opportunities, a sample budget and even a trip to Rioja. ​ If you’re interested ...

06/02/2024

Gala Retail celebrates 25 years with huge ‘Home or Away’ giveaway

Retail group gifting €80,000 in holiday prizes during campaign which will run in participating Gala stores until 17 March 2024

advertisement Celebrating 25 years in business, Gala Retail is giving away 25 holidays to lucky customers with its Home or Away promotion, which is live in stores from 5 February onwards. Teaming up with Irish TV presenter, Anna Daly, following her recent appearance on RTE’s High Road Low Road, th...

06/02/2024

Findlater & Co launches all-sustainable wine portfolio

The second 'Give Wine A Future' portfolio tasting event will be held on 5 March at Dublin's Shelbourne Hotel

advertisement Findlater & Co proudly has announced a significant shift in its business approach: starting this year, its portfolio will exclusively feature sustainable wineries. “This move signifies our strong commitment to environmental responsibility and our leadership role in guiding the wine i...

02/02/2024

Londis Ireland is searching for Ireland’s Fittest Superstars

Retail group teams up with Ireland’s Fittest Family co-creator and coach, Davy Fitzgerald to fundraise for official charity partner, Irish Hospice Foundation

advertisement Have you always wondered just how fit you are? Have you got what it takes to be crowned ‘Davy’s Fittest Superstars’? Londis, Ireland’s favourite retail convenience symbol brand, is excited to announce that it has teamed up with legendary hurler and coach, and Ireland’s Fittes...

02/02/2024

Following the success of the Alprolicious cafe last September, it is back with an even bigger bang! If you are in the Grafton Street area this weekend pop in for a coffee/breakfast.

Open today until 8pm
And Feb 3 and 4 from 9am - 6pm

Alpro

02/02/2024

Molloys Liquor Stores, Clondalkin named NOffLA National Off-Licence of the Year

NOffLA - National Off-Licence Association renews calls for Irish excise rates to be brought in line with European levels

advertisement The National Off-Licence Association (NOffLA) has revealed the winners of its annual Off-Licence of the Year Awards 2024, which are now in their 28th year. The awards were presented at the Honourable Society of King’s Inns on Monday, 29 January. NOffLA, which was established in 1991,...

01/02/2024

Donegal Catch encourages everyone to eat fish this National Fish Week

To celebrate National Fish Week, which runs from 12 – 18 February, Donegal Catch will be running the TV campaign featuring Irish fisherman Frank McClenaghan from Greencastle, Co. Donegal

advertisement Donegal Catch, Ireland’s number one frozen fish brand for almost 40 years, is encouraging Irish households to choose Irish white fish this National Fish Week (12- 18 February) and throughout the year! Buying responsibly caught Irish haddock, whiting and hake from Donegal Catch suppor...

01/02/2024

€3.5m invested in sustainability and store upgrades at Barry Collins’ SuperValu Carrigaline

With a €1.4m investment on sustainability alone, the store has reduced its carbon footprint by over 40% SuperValu Ireland

advertisement A beloved cornerstone in the Carrigaline community, Barry Collins’ SuperValu Carrigaline relaunched its store on Friday, 26 January 2024. The occasion marked a significant investment of €3.5 million, reinforcing the store’s “commitment to providing an unparalleled shopping expe...

29/01/2024

Centra Ireland plans to open 20 new stores in 2024, creating 500 new jobs

Record Centra sales of €2.1bn in 2023 helped by expanded store footprint, with €27m investment planned across new store openings, and revamps of existing stores

advertisement Centra plans to open 20 new stores in 2024, in a move which would create 500 new jobs nationwide. The openings are part of a €27m store expansion programme, which will also encompass the revamp of 40 existing Centra stores, with the goal being to “elevate the customer experience wh...

25/01/2024

Tenderstem and top chef Malte Half join forces to inspire with vegetarian delights

New collaboration with renowned chef and Glas is part of the "Tenderstem: Broccoli but Better" campaign, which is backed by Global Fresh Exotics (GFE), the Meath-based company that holds the license for Tenderstem Ireland in Ireland

advertisement For those cutomers looking to raise their veggie game in 2024, Tenderstem, broccoli’s tastier cousin, is here to help! In an exciting collaboration, Tenderstem, the versatile and vibrant vegetable, is teaming up with Michelin-recommended Glas restaurant, the innovative vegetarian and...

24/01/2024

Crystal clear sales

With bottled water expected to see positive total volume and off-trade value growth over the next forecast five-year period, according to Euromonitor Ireland, it’s important to not lose out on potential sales by failing to stock a full range of the country’s most popular brands, formats and flavours, writes Gillian Hamill

Ballygowan Deep RiverRock Kilbroney Irish Water ISHKA Irish Spring Water

advertisement Irish consumers are favouring bottled water as a healthier hydration choice, driven by the ongoing health trend and increased awareness of obesity rates. A recent Euromonitor Ireland report highlights growing demand across both the on and off-trade channels, with the government activel...

24/01/2024

Meaty considerations

Quick, flavoursome and nutritious, Ireland’s leading packaged meats brands have certainly not rested on their laurels. Instead they have continued to innovate to ensure they are meeting consumers’ every occasion need throughout the day

Brady Family Green Farm Denny Ireland Kepak Foodservice

advertisement Despite ongoing cost-of-living pressures, shoppers are displaying more stabilised patterns, with a notable uptick in beef consideration, particularly in key markets. Recent research from Bord Bia’s Europe Meat Shopper Insight report notes a subtle decrease in dining out, accompanied ...

23/01/2024

Kellogg's UK & Ireland’s delivers ‘OMG twist’ to breakfast line-up with new chocolate variant

New Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Chocolate Flavour will be available in Tesco stores nationwide from this Wednesday, 24 January, with an RRP of €4.49

advertisement Kellogg’s has unveiled its latest addition to the breakfast table: Chocolate Flavour Corn Flakes. Crispy and golden, the original Kellogg’s Corn Flakes have been delighting families for over 100 years and this latest innovation is poised to tantalise taste buds. Since launching in ...

23/01/2024

Cracking good sales!

With Kantar data demonstrating that Easter chocolate confectionery soared 13% last year with shoppers spending an additional €3.7m year-on-year, the advantages of stocking a comprehensive range of Easter confectionery for every occasion from impulse purchases to luxury gifting is clear, writes Gillian Hamill

Lily O'Brien's Chocolates Lindt Butlers Chocolates Shelton Distributors Lir Chocolates Cleeves Irish Confectionery

advertisement Last year’s sales data demonstrated just how valuable the Easter period is for retailers. According to Kantar’s data for the four weeks to 16 April 2023, with many households catering for Easter Sunday dinner, sales of wine, vegetables, lamb and chilled desserts soared by an additi...

23/01/2024

Ireland's highest circulation print magazine within the grocery and convenience store market is recruiting an editor

Read more: https://www.shelflife.ie/join-our-team-editor-position-available-at-shelflife-magazine/

23/01/2024

SuperValu Ireland and Centra Ireland invest €28m in Reverse Vending Machines

Stores will collect over 320m containers annually under new Deposit Return Scheme

advertisement Ahead of the launch of the new Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) on 1 February, SuperValu and Centra are investing €28m in Reverse Vending Machines as part of their continued commitment to building more sustainable communities. SuperValu and Centra have installed Reverse Vending Machines (...

22/01/2024

Fyffes Ireland Fittest School search goes live

Ultimate prize package will include €8,000 worth of sports equipment

advertisement News likely to appeal to teachers and pupils looking to get 2024 off to a healthy start is the announcement from banana importer Fyffes that its search to find ‘Ireland’s Fittest School 2024’ has now gone live. Running until the end of March, the top four schools in Ireland, nort...

22/01/2024

ShelfLife January is available now

The prestigious ShelfLife C-Store Awards, held on Wednesday, 22 November 2023, are the only comprehensive and independently judged business accolades for the convenience store sector. In this month’s issue, we pay tribute to all our deserving winners, with a special emphasis, naturally, on our Supreme Champion, Mace Bettystown in Co. Meath.

Elsewhere, the CSNA outlines a comprehensive checklist to help improve your bottom line in 2024, and Stephen Vincent, Nearby Ireland business development manager (IRL) is in the hot seat for our ’20 Quick Questions’ interview.

Within our Advisor section, The HR Suite’s Caroline Reidy outlines the details of Ireland’s new paid leave for domestic violence; Colin Gordon explores why some brands stand the test of time while others disappear into the ether; and ExcelRecruitment’s Nikki Murran outlines important points to consider before taking the plunge and handing in your notice.

As always, our category features provide an in-depth look at the brands and innovations generating sales in-store. This month, we highlight the leading brands and latest developments in the bottled water, Easter, and packaged meats sectors.

Read more: https://www.shelflife.ie/shelflife-january-2024-issue/

Our next issue will look at sports, protein & energy products, plus a special feature on frozen foods. To include your brands please get in touch.

22/01/2024

Join our team! Editor position available at ShelfLife magazine

Ireland's highest circulation print magazine within the grocery and convenience store market is recruiting an editor

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