News

November 2009
The Grocery Store is next up!!
Belgian onlne entity The Grocery Store is the latest specialist food retailer to strike a supply deal with O'Kane Irish Foods."We were having problems sourcing Irish products for our business in continental Europe. Eddie O'Kane and his team gave us quality products, competive prices and great marketing advice. Now for us, Ireland is also in Wembley!" Giles Wareham, MD The Grocery Store

February 2009

Simply British chooses O'Kane Irish Foods

Australian specialist retailer Simply British has chosen O'Kane Irish Foods as a one stop supplier as it branches into the Irish arena. The company which operates outlets in Sidney and Melbourne as well as the online business www.treatsfromhome.com.au will offer a full range of Irish groceries from 1st March 2009.

"We were looking for a reliable supply partner and with O'Kane Irish Foods, it became apparent very quickly that they understand the ex pat consumer. They also run a very succesful online service so the common ground is extensive."
Alison Carr Chief Executive Simply British

June 2007

Clonakilty selects O'Kane Irish Foods.....
"I firmly believe that our association with O'Kane Irish Foods will result in wider distribution of Clonakilty products in the UK. This will allow us to build a stronger brand in the market place." Cal McCarthy Sales Manager Clonakilty Food Products

"Clonakilty Black Pudding is the product for which we receive the most requests. I am delighted that we can now offer this range to our retailers." Paul Dolan, National Account Manager, O'Kane Irish Foods

March 2007

"Dairygold appoint O'Kane Irish Foods as UK Distributor"

Breeo Foods the consumer foods division of Dairygold Co operative Society Ltd have appointed O'Kane Irish Foods as their UK distributor. The famous Galtee brand is one of many which will now be handled by O'Kane Irish Foods in the UK.

"On completion of the sale of of our UK branded cheese businesses to the Irish Dairy Board, Breeo Foods has decided to award the distribution of our product range to O'Kane Irish Foods. Breeo have worked with Eddie and his team for a number of years and have watched sales develop year on year. This combined with O'Kanes' knowledge and work in developing their Taste of Ireland of Ireland strategy is a perfect fit for our portfolio of iconic Irish brands.This move will allow Breeo Foods to focus and drive sales within the multiple sectors." Allan Morris Head of International Sales, Breeo Foods

"We are looking forward to working with the Breeo team over the coming months on a strategy which will result in wider availability of brands such as Galtee, Mitchelstown, and Dairygold." Eddie O'Kane

November 2006

"Fior Uisce chooses O'Kane Irish Foods as it's main trading partner for the UK."

We are delighted to be associated with this new and innovative Irish brand. It is my view that this is the purest product in the entire mineral water category. I am looking forward to working with the Fior Uisce team over the coming months." Eddie O'Kane

October 2006

European Service Announced

Following a feasibility study, O'Kane Irish Foods can now provide a consolidation and delivery serice for specialist European retailers. "Previously we offered only a consolidation service but now we can deliver right to the customers door!" Gerry Treptow Logistics

August 2006

YourIrishShop.com launched

In response to the ever increasing amount of enquiries received from individual consumers a new online shopping experience is available. "There are thousands of Irish consumers who are not located within the catchment of the 100 or so supermarket sites which we service. For the first time these customers have a reliable option for the supply of their favourite Irish food products." Maureen Keane (MD YourIrishShop.com)

July 2006

Move into the Health Arena

Musgrave Budgens Londis (MBL) have appointed O'Kane Irish Foods as their trading partner for Gluten free products. By the end of the year all Budgens store will have a dedictated Gluten free bay."With almost 2% of the UK population having a gluten intolerance, we are now offering an extensive range in store. We have chosen O'Kane Irish Foods to manage this project as they have many years experience handling niche ranges." Vince Maloney Sales Director MBL

March 2006

From the 20th of March Morrisons will trial Irish Sections in 12 stores. O'Kane Irish Foods have been selected as the strategic trading partner for this venture. if succesful the concept will be rolled out to all stores which have a high Irish demographic.