Keelings

We’ve been growing Ireland’s finest strawberries since 1937 and we are delighted to share that we have produced our first-ever Keelings Irish Winter Strawberries, which have now landed in select Irish Retailers. Our recent investment at our glasshouses in Dublin, has allowed us to move into innovative ways of farming, helping to extend the Irish Strawberry growing season into the winter months. Just in time for the festive season, make your celebrations with friends and family even more special with the irresistible sweetness of Irish Winter Strawberries. They offer a luxurious and guilt-free alternative to traditional festive treats, making them the perfect gift and a delicious way to indulge this winter. This Winter, Love that Keelings Feeling. https://lnkd.in/exJfPWDE #irishwinterstrawberries #festivetreats #farminnovation #Keelings #freshproduce #locallygrown #

Movember is more than just a moustache, it’s a movement, that supports key areas of Men’s Health including; Prostate Cancer, Testicular Cancer and Mental Health & Suicide Prevention. Our teams across the UK and Ireland came together to partake in this year’s Movember campaign, to raise vital funds for Men’s Health. Well done to our team who raised over £1600 which will help support Men’s health across the UK and Ireland. #movember #menshealth #Keelings

After over 30 years in the business, Caroline Keeling is stepping down as Group CEO. This transition is part of a planned succession, and while we're sad to see Caroline depart from this role, we're thrilled Caroline will be remaining as a non-executive director of the Board, continuing to share her invaluable insights and expertise.   Caroline's leadership has been instrumental in Keelings' growth and commitment to our company purpose "Better Food, Better World." Her vision has shaped our company culture and driven innovation, leaving a lasting legacy we're incredibly proud of. From spearheading sustainable practices to fostering a dynamic work environment, Caroline's impact has been truly remarkable.   Michael Kilduff, our experienced Group COO, with over 35 years’ experience working at Keelings will step in as Interim Group CEO.   Join us in thanking Caroline for her exceptional leadership and wishing her all the best in her future endeavours. We look forward to continuing to benefit from her wisdom and guidance in the years to come. #Keelings #Leadership #Agribusiness #BetterFoodBetterWorld

This year’s theme for International Men’s Day is positive role models and we are delighted to celebrate all our colleagues in Keelings who are a positive role model for their friends, colleagues and family members. As we celebrate our colleagues, we are keen to recognise the importance of becoming role models ourselves - by breaking stereotypes, promoting equality, and supporting mental well-being for all. On this International Men’s Day have a think about who are your male role models that have inspired you in your life. Let’s celebrate their impact and continue creating a world where positive examples shape a brighter future. #InternationalMensDay #PositiveRoleModels #Keelings #IMD2024

Our CEO Caroline Keeling was invited to present at Bord Bia - The Irish Food Board's Food Service Seminar earlier this week, to over 360 people.    Caroline discussed our purpose, strategy and shared our experience of digital transformations that have been implemented in our business, to ensure we continue to provide the best service & quality for our consumers and customers. The event was excellently attended by those in the foodservice industry, and we were delighted to be able to attend the event and hear from others in the foodservice industry. #Keelings #Foodserviceindustry #BordBia

Now is the perfect time to enjoy the delicious crisp taste of our Keelings Irish Red Prince apples, which are grown at our farms in North County Dublin. These apples are renowned for their vibrant red skin, crisp texture, and sweet, balanced flavour, offering a perfect blend of juiciness and crunch that truly stands out. Whether enjoyed fresh, sliced into salads, or baked into cozy seasonal recipes, Irish Red Prince apples bring a special flavour to every bite. So next time you’re reaching for a snack or preparing a dish, consider this hidden gem. Support local growers, embrace the flavours of Ireland, and discover why Irish Red Prince apples are making their mark in produce aisles across the country.   #Keelings #freshproduce #locallygrown #Irishapples #RedPrince

Last night, our Keelings Retail Procurement Team took home the prestigious Best Risk Management Award at The National Procurement Awards!   This is a fantastic achievement for not only our Retail Procurement Team, but the wider Keelings business. This recognition highlights our continued dedication to excellence in procurement, particularly in ensuring accessibility to top quality fruit at affordable prices for our customers.   Following a stringent process, and against strong competition, being recognised in this category is a testament to our team's commitment to embed risk management into our procurement strategy and also reflects our leadership in shaping the future of risk management in procurement.   A huge thank you to everyone who was involved in making this possible, including our customers and the entire Procurement Team.   We would also like to congratulate all other finalists and winners! #NationalProcurementAwards #Keelings #RiskManagement #Procurement #Retail Robert Doyle, Paul Vaughan, Naufal Ahmed

October marks National Apple Month, which coincides perfectly with our Keelings Irish Bramley Apples being in season. Our delicious Bramley Apples are grown on our farms in North County Dublin and can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes, both savoury and sweet. Use some of our crisp and juicy Irish Bramley Apples to make a filling and healthy meal, as a topping on your overnight oats or by simply heating them up as a comforting treat on their own. By choosing our locally grown Bramley Apples, you can support Irish horticulture. #Irishfood #seasonalproduce #betterfood #Irishdessertapples #lovethatkeelingsfeeling

We’re excited to share that our Keelings Retail business recently won the Irish Fresh Produce Supplier of the Year Award at Checkout Magazine’s National Grocery Retail Awards, which took place on Thursday 10th October. Rebecca Branagan and Rafael Emilio Guillen accepted the award on behalf of Keelings Retail.    We would like to congratulate our Keelings Retail colleagues from Procurement, Sales, Marketing, Production and the wider Keelings Teams. Their constant collaborative teamwork allows us to continue to provide top quality fresh produce to our customers and their consumers every day. The passion from all our teams, their continued drive to innovate and inspire is evident in this award win. It's an honour to be recognised as part of these industry leading awards for the second year in a row.   Thank you to all our customers for their continued support over the years, and well done to all other finalists and winners. Lynne Sweetman FCCA MBS, Richard Irvine, Robert Doyle, Julie Ann Twomey, Neil Farragher, Jo Batty #CheckoutMagazine #Keelings #freshproduce #NationalGroceryRetailAwards #BetterFoodBetterWorld

Our colleagues in the UK recently donated 13,500 portions of easy peelers to FareShare UK as part of their summer campaign. We also had a number of our Keelings colleagues in the UK volunteer with the organisation, packing some of the supplies to be distributed to charities across the UK. The FareShareUK summer campaign aimed to create ‘first tastes’ for children and young people across the UK with a variety of products, including fresh produce. The food was supplied to the charity 'Nippers' who said that they don’t spend anything on food, other than what is provided by FareShareUK. We are grateful to be able to support the work of organisations, like FareShareUK, donating healthy and nutritious food to our local communities. #FareShareUK #volunteering #BetterFoodBetterWorld #Keelings