Quick facts

How we describe our business

We partner entrepreneurial food retailers and foodservice professionals in Ireland, the United Kingdom and Spain.

Key facts

• Headquartered in Ireland since 1876
• Group CEO Chris Martin
• Group turnover was €4.8 billion in 2008
• Our retail partners generated sales of €7.1 billion in 2008
• Together with our retail partners we have more than 56,000 employees
• Together with our retail partners we are Ireland's second largest employer with more than 35,000 employees
• Recognised with the Deloitte ‘Best Managed Companies’ award

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