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Keelings

Keelings

Food and Beverage Services

Dublin, County Dublin 38,174 followers

We inspire more people to enjoy fresh produce.

About us

Keelings is a 100% Irish owned, 3rd generation family business operating and innovating within the fresh produce industry since 1926. We provide a range of services and expertise in growing, sourcing, sales, marketing, distribution and ERP software solutions. Over the last 95 years, the business has evolved and grown internationally, and we now employ over 2,700 employees across 11 business units in 7 different countries. Our 11 business units work together as a One Keelings team, sharing our knowledge and expertise with our colleagues and partners. As a team we are continually striving to make food and what we all eat better, through what we grow, the quality improvements and innovations we make.

Industry
Food and Beverage Services
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Dublin, County Dublin
Type
Privately Held
Founded
1926
Specialties
growing, sourcing, sales, marketing, distribution, ERP software, wholesale, foodservice, fresh produce, fruit, vegetables, and flowers

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Updates

  • We are thrilled to have received the Gold/Green TruckSafe Standard from the Freight Transport Association of Ireland (FTA Ireland), following a recent annual audit. This Green standard recognition reflects our commitment to delivering carbon-saving practices through the environmental policies we’ve implemented within the company. At Keelings Select we understand how crucial a reliable, timely, regular, and safe delivery is to our customers. That’s why we not only follow all necessary steps to meet these standards but consistently strive to exceed them. Every day we go above and beyond to ensure that our processes, practices, and systems deliver exceptional service, prioritising safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction at every stage for customers and employees. The FTAI TruckSafe audits assess operational compliance in areas such as road safety, haulage operations, roadworthiness, working time, and environmental efficiency. As part of our rigorous process, members participate in an annual audit to ensure adherence to these essential standards, reinforcing their commitment to excellence and best practice and beyond. This is a tremendous accomplishment for everyone at Keelings Select, particularly our outstanding drivers and Transport team. Achieving the Gold Standard and upgrading to the Gold/Green standard this year required significant effort and dedication. This milestone exemplifies our company value of ‘Passion for Achievement’—we are always striving to do better. #goldaward #greenaward #ftai #keelingsselect #transport #foodservice

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    The Green Awards recognise the extraordinary contribution and commitment that companies now make towards growing a greener and more sustainable future in Irish business today. We are proud to be shortlisted for 2 Green awards, ‘Green Large Organisation of the Year (1000+ Employees)’ and ‘the ESG Best Performer of the Year (1000+ Employees)’. Thank you to all our employees who continuously live our values to help us deliver on our purpose, ‘Better Food, Better World’. We would like to congratulate all the other businesses who have been shortlisted and we look forward to the awards ceremony in February. https://lnkd.in/gykbn9m #greenawards #betterfoodbetterworld #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 #

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  • 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

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  • 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

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    Director Keelings

    Today marks a significant milestone for me, as it was my last day as CEO of Keelings. It has been an emotional day, especially considering I first started working with Keelings during the school summer holidays 40 years ago. My overwhelming emotion today is gratitude—gratitude to all the fantastic people who have worked with me over the last 30 years to build Keelings into the amazing company it is today. I will deeply miss the joy of collaborating daily with such talented and values-driven individuals. While I am stepping back , I look forward to continuing to support you all in my role as a Non-Executive Director on our Board. My gratitude also extends to our wonderful suppliers and customers, who have generously shared their wisdom and allowed us to learn so much from them, this I believe has significantly contributed to Keelings’ success as your partner of choice. I am immensely proud of all that Keelings has achieved, and I look forward to supporting our continued success. Thank you all.

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  • 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

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  • 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

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