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26/11/2012
Major Export Deal Announced For Kettyle Irish Foods
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced a major export deal for Kettyle Irish Foods in Lisnaskea that could be worth over £1.2million over the next 12 months.
The contract involves the supply of a new, sustainably produced Fermanagh bacon to one of Europe's top retailers.
Arlene Foster said: "Kettyle Irish Foods has secured an immensely important contract that will see it supply its unique bacon that's been cured using seaweed to Albert Heijn supermarkets throughout The Netherlands.
"What's also extremely significant about this contract is its inclusion within Albert Heijn’s prestigious ‘Excellence’ food range, which focuses on products produced using sustainable farming and processing techniques. Kettyle's richly flavoured Fermanagh bacon is the first from Northern Ireland to be included in this exacting portfolio of food products.
"It's tremendously encouraging to see premium dry-cured bacon in the chill cabinets of one of the most respected and influential European retailers. Kettyle Irish Foods, an award winning company which has pioneered dry-aged beef and bacon, has been quick to recognise a developing market trend in The Netherlands for foods which combine taste and sustainability.
"Other leading retailers in Europe are also starting to insist that suppliers show solid evidence of a commitment to sustainability. It’s a trend which could have a profound impact on the food businesses here and indeed throughout Europe."
Based at Manderwood Business Park in Lisnaskea, Kettyle Irish Foods specialises in dry-aging techniques and has been assisted to expand its European markets, grow its business and develop skills through a series of Invest NI programmes.
(CD)
The contract involves the supply of a new, sustainably produced Fermanagh bacon to one of Europe's top retailers.
Arlene Foster said: "Kettyle Irish Foods has secured an immensely important contract that will see it supply its unique bacon that's been cured using seaweed to Albert Heijn supermarkets throughout The Netherlands.
"What's also extremely significant about this contract is its inclusion within Albert Heijn’s prestigious ‘Excellence’ food range, which focuses on products produced using sustainable farming and processing techniques. Kettyle's richly flavoured Fermanagh bacon is the first from Northern Ireland to be included in this exacting portfolio of food products.
"It's tremendously encouraging to see premium dry-cured bacon in the chill cabinets of one of the most respected and influential European retailers. Kettyle Irish Foods, an award winning company which has pioneered dry-aged beef and bacon, has been quick to recognise a developing market trend in The Netherlands for foods which combine taste and sustainability.
"Other leading retailers in Europe are also starting to insist that suppliers show solid evidence of a commitment to sustainability. It’s a trend which could have a profound impact on the food businesses here and indeed throughout Europe."
Based at Manderwood Business Park in Lisnaskea, Kettyle Irish Foods specialises in dry-aging techniques and has been assisted to expand its European markets, grow its business and develop skills through a series of Invest NI programmes.
(CD)
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