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7upfree isnow 7up zero sugar
from ShelfLife July 2023
by Mediateam
Keogh’s attributes its success to its passion for high quality Irish produce and innovation international airlines such as Ryanair, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Eurowings and most recently Delta Airlines.
Keoghs founder Tom Keogh has been nominated for the 2023 EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 Award which is testament to both the national and international growth of Keoghs Crisps under his leadership over the last decade
To learn more about Keoghs Crisps and see the brand’s wide range of unique flavours and products, visit www.keoghs.ie
27. Keelings
28. KitKat
KitKat, Nestlé Ireland’s number one confectionery brand advanced seven places in last year’s ranking and has repeated that success by accelerating a further seven places this year Year-to-date (YTD) sales growth for KitKat has been strong across all key formats. Within chocolate singles, KitKat continues to see increased demand for its Duo format and through flavour variants such at KitKat Chunky Peanut Butter which is set to continue with the launch of an exciting new Chunky flavour next month. Meanwhile, those seeking a plantbased break can now enjoy a 4-Finger KitKat Vegan, made with a rice-based milk alternative to create an indulgent tasting vegan chocolate and crispy wafer combo In the last year, KitKat has also launched industry leading packaging innovation through the move to recycled and recyclable packaging across its 2-Finger range
The entire KitKat range is made using 100% certified sustainable cocoa, sourced through the Nestlé Cocoa Plan in conjunction with Rainforest Alliance and contains no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
29. Green Isle
As one of Ireland’s leading food brands, Green Isle has been putting good, nutritious food on Irish dinner tables since 1959 The brand has a long history of making healthy eating accessible and sustainable for consumers in Ireland. From the classic side dishes of garden peas, to flavorsome stir-fry mixes, to the more modern tastes of cauliflower rice, Green Isle makes it easy to eat well. Growing up with Irish families and helping them discover new tastes, the Green Isle range of frozen fruit and vegetables has something for everyone to enjoy.
New Green Isle Fruit Snacks are superior quality fruits that are perfect for lunchboxes, a healthy treat or on-the-go snacking. Made from 100% fruit, Green Isle Fruit Snacks help people eat well without adding to the “to do” list.
An uplifting brand refresh
7UP believes that moments of upliftment are all around us. The brand’s new visual identity system was designed with this belief in mind and the new look captures the essence of upliftment with eye-catching success
The design retains 7UP’s iconic signature green and elevates it with the addition of fresh and zesty citrus tones. Along with a large number seven, and the use of a striking block shadow, the new look has a vibrant, uplifting energy which feels as refreshing as 7UP itself A new brand sign off, ‘Taste That Lifts You UP’, will keep taste top of mind as consumers are introduced to the brand’s new look and feel.
In addition to a new visual identity system across the 7UP brand, 7UP Free is set to become 7UP Zero Sugar The combination of a fresh new design and the clarity of “Zero Sugar” will allow the brand to more clearly communicate the drink’s core appeal.
The brand refresh will appear across 7UP and 7UP Zero Sugar bottles, cans and multipacks from June 2023. Kicking off with its summer campaign, Summer’s UP, rolling out across out-of-home (OOH), digital, social and events.
*(Source: Nielsen Top 100, 2022)
31. Dairygold
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100% help people to eat well without any hassle
Ideal for anyone that is focusing on making healthy snacking choices, each bag contains three easy-to-open snack packs and are one of an individual’s five-a-day. Shoppers can choose from juicy mandarin segments or melon chunks. These carefully selected superior quality fruits are picked at their peak and frozen at their freshest. New advanced freezing technology ensures that the superior quality, taste and texture of its prepared fruits are all locked in, delivering a wonderful product with no food waste - just amazing ready-to-eat fruit when needed. Watch out for new varieties in-store later this year
30. 7UP
It’s going to be a big summer for 7UP, as one of Ireland’s most-loved* brands follows UP on the recent launch of its ‘Upliftment’ brand platform with a brand new look and packaging which began rolling out in the market this June, along with a fresh new name for 7UP Free – 7UP Zero Sugar
Dairygold has been a staple in Irish hearts and fridges for over 35 years. Traditionally made using natural ingredients it’s perfectly churned to create the deliciously creamy, Dairygold taste
2022 saw the deliciously creamy taste of Dairygold launch into plant-based. Check out the Dairygold plant-based range which consists of Plant Based Spread, Plant Based B*tter, Plant Based Grated and Plant Based Slices available in stores nationwide
32. Clonakilty
33. MiWadi
MiWadi is a truly iconic Irish brand and continues to grow from strength to strength in the marketplace. From humble beginnings in 1927 MiWadi has been a fruity and flavoursome part of childhood in Ireland for 94 years and has always remained relevant to Irish families with a wide range of flavours in its Regular, No Added Sugar, 0% Sugar and Drops ranges. MiWadi is still produced in Dublin to this day and is a proud member of Love Irish Food.
Both MiWadi single concentrate and double concentrate ranges are now fortified with Vitamin D which supports families’ immune systems*.
Vitamin D is very important in our diets to help support every family’s general health, growth and development but it can be difficult to achieve the recommended daily intake of 5 µg. It has been reported that Vitamin D deficiency is very prevalent in Ireland**.
MiWadi makes the water that everyone needs to drink each day extra delicious and refreshing. To enjoy all the thirst-quenching tastiness of MiWadi at its best, just add water.
MiWadi continues to grow year-on-year maintaining its number one position in the squash category***.
*(Excludes MiWadi Regular Blackcurrant 1L)
**(Source: Department of Health Article Reporting on Vitamin D Deficiency in Ireland, April 2020)
***(Source: Nielsen Value Share MAT Total Squash Category June 2023)
(Vitamin D contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system and maintenance of normal bones and teeth.)
34. McCambridge
35. Colgate
36. Flahavan’s
Market leader in the hot oats* category and number 36 in Kantar’s 100 Master Brands at Home ranking, Flahavan’s is anything but run of the mill. With more than 3 million portions of its porridge consumed each week in Ireland and with >53% market share (value) in 2022, it’s clear that this 200-year-old family food business continues to hold a special place in the hearts, and kitchen cupboards, of consumers across the country
With traditional milling expertise handed down through seven generations, and a longstanding commitment to local sourcing, Flahavan’s is well-known for the distinctive creamy taste and texture of its world-class wholegrain porridge oats.
Over the past two decades, Flahavan’s has been at the forefront of driving a dramatic change in the way consumers think about oatbased foods and their compelling health benefits. By putting the consumer at the heart of its new product development and innovation, the company has expanded into other categories with considerable success Its Irish Oaty Flapjacks range continues to perform strongly in the highly competitive snacking category, with the recent addition of new Mini Flapjacks (100kcal per portion) expanding its appeal beyond school lunchboxes. Flahavan’s Oat Drinks range has quickly gained ground within the plant-based drinks category, elevating the brand’s reach and relevance for younger consumers. With the addition of its “porridge with added benefits” range in 2022, the company continues to respond to the growing interest in food products with enhanced health credentials to help consumers navigate the demands of their busy lifestyles. The new functional range, which includes High Protein, High Fibre and Immunity Boost variants, is available in pot and sachet formats to optimise convenience for younger and active audiences.
In fact, Flahavan’s range includes more than 50 different oat-based products.
Flahavan’s is a proud member of Love Irish Food and is a Gold Status Member of Bord Bia’s Origin Green programme
*(Source: Kantar Data – 52 Weeks to 25 Dec 2022)
37. Goodfella’s
for Aero Melts, a recently launched sharing bag of delicious discs of light and bubbly chocolate indulgence. Within chocolate singles, a white chocolate variant of Aero was available as a limited period offering. An upweighted advertising campaign over the coming months is set to ensure that demand for Aero continues.
39. Lucozade 40. Hellmann’s 41. Club 42. Barry’s Tea
Barry’s Tea has remained a brand much loved by a nation of tea drinkers. With healthy lifestyles becoming a priority for many, Barry’s Tea has continuously listened to its loyal tea drinkers and has evolved its range which now extends to a wide variety of Fruit, Herbal, Benefit and Green Teas.
Barry’s Tea’s most celebrated offering is the Gold Blend. This blend is meticulously mixed and tweaked from a combination of tea leaves sourced from the finest gardens in Rwanda, Kenya, and the Assam Valley of India. Its captivating flavour and rich, golden colour have made it Ireland’s favourite tea for generations. Complementing its delicious taste, Barry’s Tea is committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality, overseen by its master blenders to ensure consistency in every cup.
38. Aero
Aero continues to climb the brand rankings, moving six places higher this year Renowned for its unique bubbly texture, this much-loved brand added Aero Golden Honeycomb, an indulgent sharing block also available in a chocolate sharing bag format to its range earlier this year Demand has also continued
Aero recently launched Aero Melts, a sharing bag of delicious discs of light and bubbly chocolate indulgence
By adhering to rigorous standards, Barry’s Tea guarantees that its tea is cultivated using environmentally and socially responsible practices
The soothing Decaf blend is also freshly blended with the same high-quality leaves as the Gold Blend.
More than 3 million portions of Flahavan’s porridge are consumed each week in Ireland
A significant achievement for Barry’s Tea is the successful transition of its production to 100% biodegradable teabags. This eco-friendly change aligns with the brand’s vision to contribute to a greener future and promote a more sustainable tea-drinking experience. By adhering to rigorous standards, the brand guarantees that its tea is cultivated using environmentally and socially responsible practices. When shoppers choose Barry’s Tea, they can treat themselves to a delightful moment of relaxation all while supporting a family-owned Irish brand.
43. Activia
Whether it’s tackling those big cleaning jobs or day-to-day tasks around the house, there is no job too big or too small for Killeen. The complete range includes everything from gloves and refuse sacks to cloths and scourers.
46. Nivea
“Deliciously Good for Gut health”, Activia* is passionate about happy guts and is ranked at number 43 in Kantar’s 100 Master Brands at Home ranking.
The gut plays a significant role in our bodies, and Activia, as the “gut health hero” has been an expert in this area for more than 30 years, which is why it keeps on innovating and finding delightful new ways to help everyone to love their guts.
The creamy yogurt is packed with billions of live cultures which help maintain gut health. A unique blend of five ferments, billions of live cultures are strong enough to survive until they reach the gut.
From the delicious fruit range with carefully selected ingredients to no-added sugar and 0% fat pots, Activia’s portfolio extends to its cereals range with fibre, which has taken on a new pack design to highlight the benefits of fibre. Alongside the new pack design on this sub range Activia is introducing a new delicious flavour to the market, Apple & Cereals.
*(Enjoy as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle calcium contributes to the normal function of digestive enzymes)
*(Contains naturally occurring sugars)
44. Charleville
Nivea is renowned as the world’s number one face brand
Created to offer easy make-up removal, skin cleansing and care, the Nivea cleansing range delivers the most complete cleansing experience. The innovative collection of products from the world’s number one face brand helps to thoroughly cleanse the skin while gently caring for and protecting its delicate moisture balance. The Nivea cleansing line comprises various formats to suit all cleansing preferences with dermatologically and ophthalmologically approved products, including:
• Daily Essentials Sensitive 3 in 1 Micellar Cleansing Water
This award-winning product has an innovative formula which cleanses and removes make-up while moisturising the skin in one simple step
• Biodegradable Cleansing Wipes
50. Kinder
Kinder is a trusted and well-loved family brand comprising of its Surprise, Chocolate, Chilled and Bueno ranges. Most recently, the brand expanded into the biscuit aisle with Kinder Cards, bringing the distinctive milk and cocoa taste it is loved for to even more categories. Much like the rest of the range, each product is small and individually wrapped, so families can enjoy treats responsibly and thoughtfully
Recently, Kinder Bueno launched a new single finger pack in Ireland. The chocolate countline consisting of creamy hazelnut and crispy wafer, comes in milk and white flavours. The new pack format caters for shoppers who are shopping on-the-go and more frequently At Kinder it’s the little things that mean a lot.
45. Killeen
Launched in Drogheda, Co Louth in 1985, Killeen has grown to be one of Ireland’s most loved and trusted household cleaning brands, offering a range of best-selling products including cloths, scourers, gloves and refuse sacks.
These soft and gentle wipes are made with 100% renewable plant fibres, are biodegradable and are enriched with specially selected organic Argan Oil and organic Aloe Vera, ensuring they are suitable for even sensitive skin.
• Daily Essentials Double Effect Eye MakeUp Remover
This wonder product benefits from a gentle bi-phase formula which effectively dissolves eye make-up while caring for eyelashes and the delicate skin around eyes.
• Refreshing Facial Wash Gel
This wash gel deeply cleanses and hydrates for a perfectly clean, refreshed skin look and feel.
Like the rest of Kinder’s range, each Kinder Cards product is small and individually wrapped, so families can enjoy treats responsibly and thoughtfully
51. Wrigley’s 52. Kellogg’s Rice Krispies
Kellogg’s Rice Krispies has proven itself to be one of Ireland’s household staple cereals and with its growing range comes growing popularity
This year, Kellogg’s expanded its Rice Krispies Multigrain Shapes range with the launch of a new honey flavour As part of the company’s decade-long plan to improve its foods so that they are better for people, the community and the planet, the brand introduced new children’s cereal, Rice Krispies Multigrain Shapes Strawberry and Apple and Original.
Rice Krispies is also synonymous with Kellogg’s 12-year sponsorship of Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps. Every year the camps run all summer long, offering children aged 6-13 the unique opportunity to experience an actionpacked and fun-filled week of activity
Killeen’s complete range includes everything from gloves and refuse sacks to cloths and scourers
47. Bradys 48. Comfort 49. Dove
Kellogg’s also launched its nationwide competition for GAA clubs across the country to be in with a chance of winning incredible prizes up to €25,000 The winner of the €25,000 top prize will be chosen at random in August, while the €5,000 and €10,000 winning GAA clubs have already been announced. Broadcaster and winner of series 6 of Dancing with the Stars, Carl Mullan (pictured) was on hand to officially launch this year’s on-pack competition. To enter, shoppers can simply purchase a promotional box of Kellogg’s Rice Krispies, Coco Pops or Corn Flakes and using the unique on-pack code found inside the box, log on to kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/competition and nominate their club
53. Dolmio 54. Hovis
The Hovis brand continues to make excellent progress in the Irish packaged bread category In 2022 the brand achieved a ranking of 54th position in Ireland’s most chosen brands publication (Compiled by Kantar) representing a significant improvement on the 2021 position of number 78 This strong performance demonstrates the growing popularity of the Hovis brand with Irish consumers.
Hovis Granary and Seed Sensations in the Irish market are baked at the Belfast Bakery Although Hovis does not have full market distribution in Ireland, the brand continues to make excellent progress. Launched in 2014, Hovis Seed Sensations has been strongly received by the Irish consumer for those seeking a great tasting bread with a distinctive, seeded flavour In addition, the Hovis Granary range continues to be also enjoyed by Irish consumers. The brand’s consistent focus on quality continues to be at the heart of its brand strategy
Hovis will continue to be an exciting player in the Irish-packaged bread sector in 2023 and the company is expecting another successful year for the Hovis brand in Ireland.
*(Source: Independent research compiled by the Kantar Group Tracked shopping behaviour of over 5000 Irish Households. The report covers the period of 52 w/e October 2021 Vs 52 w/e October 2022).
55. Connacht Gold
56. Chef 57. Flora
58. Dr. Oetker
Dr Oetker is delighted to feature in Kantar’s most-chosen brands for another year The pizza and baking brands continued to experience growth throughout 2022.
On Dr Oetker Pizza sub-brands, Ristorante sales grew by 7.6% and now has a market share of 12.6%. The positive performance has also been assisted by the Bistro and Momenti sub-brands. These two snacking sub-brands have thrived; Bistro experienced sales growth of +8.8%, while the calorie controlled Momenti pizza range grew +28%.*
Dr Oetker’s baking brand has a market share of 20.5%***. Support included activity with long-term brand ambassador Louise Lennox, an ongoing partnership with Virgin TV’s Six O’clock show, an online partnership with Lovin Dublin and social media support all year round – all providing inspiration for bakers throughout Ireland.
*Source: Nielsen Scan Track, Pizza 52w Value Sales, 01/01/23
**Source: Ad Intel Jan 2022 – Dec 2022
***Source: Nielsen Scan Track, Baking 52w Value Sales, 01/01/23 (includes baking products, decorations and mixes)
59. Lyons Tea
60. Haribo
Leading sweet brand Haribo’s top four products are Starmix, Tangfastics, Supermix and Giant Strawbs
Dr Oetker continues to invest in its brands, as a pizza manufacturer it holds a 38% market share* The Chicago Town master brand has been a key focus for the company over the last three years. In 2022 the brand was supported through TV, VOD, digital partnerships and social media. An exciting digital partnership was created with Balls.ie delivering a successful Six Nations campaign.
The iconic Ristorante Pizza was re-launched in 2022 with new packaging and communications, supported through TV, VOD, social media and shopper marketing. Momenti was supported by social media and influencer collaborations. This media activity in 2022 resulted in an impressive 77% share of voice** in the frozen pizza market.
Chicago Town Takeaway performed exceptionally well in 2022 with sales growing by +11.9% and has a market share of 13.4%. It is now the number one frozen takeaway brand in the market*. Chicago Town Takeaway continues to offer shoppers indulgent pizzas with the great taste of an authentic takeaway in the frozen aisle Chicago Town Tiger Crust continues to perform; sales grew by 34% the sub-brand now commands a 3% share.
Haribo continues to be Ireland’s number one sweets maker* bringing moments of childlike happiness to consumers nationwide Within the sweets category over the past 12 months, Haribo has held its leading position in terms of value and units sales*. This performance was predominately driven by Haribo’s favourite top four products: Starmix, Tangfastics, Supermix and Giant Strawbs.
Within the confectionery market, Haribo offers great tasting, quality products at good value ranked below the market average price per kilo**.
In addition to Haribo’s core range, the brand continues to introduce new products with exciting flavours and textures to the market. Over the past year, Haribo successfully launched Soda Twist Z!ng and Twin Snakes to bring excitement into the category
To complement its popular all-year round offering, Haribo also brings a sweet celebration of treats to stores during key seasonal periods. Haribo’s seasonal selection provides products in different formats suitable for gifting and sharing with themed items to deliver festive fun. Whether it be Easter, Halloween or Christmas, Haribo delivers a vast range of products that create happiness and smiles for kids and grown-ups alike.
*(Source: Nielsen Scantrack Ireland | Total Sweets Confectionery (ex Mints, Gums, Medicated) | Total Convenience | Total Sharing Bags & XL Pouch | Value sales | MAT to 21.05.2023
**(Source: Nielsen Scantrack Ireland | Total Sweets
Confectionery (ex Mints, Gums, Medicated) | Total Market | Price / kg and Units | L4W to 21.05.2023)
61. McCain
62. Kellogg’s
64.
Koka Silk is a gluten free option that has been added to the Koka noodle range
Koka noodles satisfy a growing consumer demand for delicious, convenient snacks to eat at home or on-the-go
Available in a range of formats and delicious flavours, there’s a Koka noodle for all tastes. There’s even a gluten free range Koka Silk, so now more people can enjoy Koka noodles.
The brand recently introduced the newest offering to the range, Koka Multigrain Baked Noodles. Packed with all the flavour you’d expect from Koka, the Multigrain Baked Noodles are low in fat, palm oil free and a source of protein: making healthy anything but boring! The new range comes in two tasty flavours, Spicy Curry and Chicken, and will be available in major retailers nationwide
69. Old El Paso
Old El Paso is an iconic global brand that brings Mexican food to Irish households. With the increase of in-home meal occasions, consumers are more open to trying new cuisines in recent years. Plus, the simplicity and position as a family favourite makes Mexican and Old El Paso an appealing choice for consumers. Confident scratch cookers looking to try new and different foods in a convenient way reach for Old El Paso components, while less assured cooks tend to look for full meal solutions, using the kits to improve their skills and grow confidence.
Consumers love that with Mexican, you can build the meal around personal preference
66.
Founded in Singapore in 1985, Koka is Ireland’s most loved Instant noodle brand. A pantry staple in homes across the country,
67. Lenor
68. Hazel Brook
The latest Old El Paso campaign ‘Make Some Noise’ celebrates how good food can bring people together with meal customisation
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The latest campaign ‘Make Some Noise’ celebrates how good food can bring us all together The campaign aims to get more people to share in the vibrancy and culinary inspiration that Mexican food can provide by turning Fridays into ‘Fajita Fridays’. Mexican can be enjoyed right through the week with Meatless Monday, Taco Tuesday and beyond using the wide range of easy to use Old El Paso kits, carriers, seasonings and more.
70. Erin
76. Walkers
77. Tuc / Lu
78. Odlums
79. Cully & Sully
Cully & Sully has expressed “a SOUPer thank you” to all its customers, as the brand is delighted to be included within Kantar’s mostchosen brands for 2023.
The Cully & Sully brand turns 20 in 2024 and the team says it is “honoured that our customers are still choosing us”.
80. Irish Yogurts
81. John West
82. Cadbury Wispa
83. Andrex
84. Maltesers 85. Always
86. O’Hara’s of Foxford
87. Heineken
The Erin soup range includes Simmer soups, Hotcups and Condensed soups and are available in a wide variety of flavours
Erin soups have been at the heart of mealtimes across Ireland since 1963. A muchloved Irish brand, Erin soup recipes capture the rich delicious taste of quality ingredients, every time
Perfected over almost 60 years, the range includes Simmer soups, Hotcups and Condensed soups and are available in a wide variety of flavours – from traditional Irish favourites like Oxtail and Country Vegetable to delicious Cream of Chicken and Potato & Leek. New to the range, Erin Soup favourites are now available in a Gluten Free range
Whether it’s a hot pick-me-up on a cold winter’s day, or an ingredient that’s used to create family favourites like hearty casseroles or creamy pasta bakes, Erin soups are bursting with savoury flavour and aromas.
71. Schwartz 72. Ben’s Original 73. Premier Dairies 74. Pepsi
Cully & Sully remains as committed as ever to bringing the nation tasty and convenient food with good ingredients. This can clearly be seen in its latest launch, Rocking Risottos. The range offers a Charming Chicken, Moreish Mushroom and Tempting Tomato risotto that are all naturally gluten free and have less than 1% saturated fat. They are the perfect hunger buster for one or can be used as a delicious base to serve a dinner to share. They’re also superb topped with some parmesan cheese and a good glug of olive oil. Cully (the cook) has been really busy in the kitchen cooking up lots of serving suggestions for the risottos which have all been shared at www.cullyandsully.com/rockingrisottos.
Passionate about sharing a love of good food, Cully & Sully has lots more cooking tips and tricks available on social media. Its newsletter ‘What’s SOUPer this season’ also keeps subscribers up to date on all the brand’s adventures, seasonal recipes and fantastic competitions.
Doing good is also a big cornerstone of the business, especially since Cully & Sully became the first Irish food brand to become BCorp certified in 2020 “We are proud sponsors of Clean Coasts’ Big Beach Clean which sees hundreds of clean ups across Ireland’s waterways and coastlines in September,” says the team. “As watersports enthusiasts, protecting the ocean is very close to our hearts and we love to see people respecting and enjoying the water. That’s why we are running a SOUPer Summer campaign this summer, giving away stand-up paddle boards.”
Check out Cully & Sully’s social media to be in with a chance to win. You can sign up to Cully & Sully’s monthly newsletter on its website: www.cullyandsully.com
88. Glenilen Farm
Glenilen Farm has become the first Irishowned company to introduce yoghurt pouches to the market. The family-owned west Cork food producer has launched a convenient and multifunctional range of yoghurt pouches for children.
The kids yoghurt pouches are designed to take the mess out of enjoying yoghurts on the go They’re packed with gut-friendly cultures and are available in vanilla and strawberry 90g pouches.
Gut to Go
Glenilen Farm kids yoghurt pouches are designed to take the mess out of enjoying yoghurts on-the-go
“We are really excited about our new kids yoghurt pouches,” said co-founder Valerie Kingston. “The pouch means it’s easier to enjoy on the go without the need for a spoon. It has a resealable cap which also helps to cut down on any unnecessary food waste. Our team is constantly looking at ways to innovate using simple, natural ingredients and our new range is backed up by research into what consumers want.”
The new products are now available in supermarkets across the island of Ireland. The launch will be supported by a 360-marketing campaign centred around the theme “Gut to Go” highlighting both the functional and nutritional benefits of the yoghurt range
89. Actimel
Cully & Sully remains fully committed to providing tasty and convenient food with good ingredients
90. Nicky 91. Nature Valley
The iconic Irish brand has a range of products in Ireland, including Kerrygold Spreadable, Kerrygold Unsalted and Kerrygold Softer, all of which have the rich, creamy and unmistakeable Kerrygold taste
Consumers all over the world enjoy the unique taste of Irish grass-fed dairy Kerrygold is the number one butter brand in Ireland, the number one butter and cheddar brand in Germany and the number two butter brand in the USA.
93. Domestos
Nature Valley bars are made with natural oats, honey, peanuts and almonds
Nature Valley has climbed an impressive 14 places in this year’s Kantar 100 most-chosen brands. Launched here in 2006, Nature Valley is Ireland’s number one snack bar
The bars are all made with great tasting ingredients, like natural oats, honey, peanuts and almonds. Nature Valley offers added benefits through its core platforms Nature Valley Crunchy, made with 100% wholegrain oats, and Nature Valley Protein bars, which contain 10g of protein bar and are gluten free
Nature Valley continues to offer a broad range of products also includes its Sweet & Salty Nut bars and are currently launching NPD crunchy dipped and HFSS compliant oaty and crispy bars in major retailers. A staple for every household, Nature Valley snack bars are a delicious solution for families’ snacking needs at any time of day.
92. Kerrygold
Kerrygold’s range includes Kerrygold Spreadable, Kerrygold Unsalted and Kerrygold Softer, all of which have the rich, creamy and unmistakeable Kerrygold taste
Kerrygold was established in 1962 and is now regarded as Ireland’s most successful food brand, reaching €1 billion in annual retail sales in 2019 Kerrygold is synonymous with quality and has a special place in the hearts of consumers all over the world.
Kerrygold’s success is testament to the generations of Irish dairy farming families who produce world-class milk as well as Ornua’s member co-operatives and teams, who over the last 60 years, have proudly brought the taste of Kerrygold to the world. The brand’s dairy farmers are committed to producing the very best grass-fed dairy products. The cows graze freely for most of the year on the fields of 14,000 family farms; each one using unique dairy farming traditions passed down through generations of family It is the milk from these grass-fed cows that delivers the rich tasting, high quality dairy products that Kerrygold is famous for.
94. Magnum 95. Dettol 96. Innocent 97. Glenisk
with naming rights to Glenisk O’Connor Park in Tullamore. Glenisk is an ISO50001 certified company, a member of Origin Green and a BRC AA accredited manufacturing site.
98. Sensodyne 99. O’Donnells
O’Donnells is the leading hand cooked crisp brand in Ireland and currently holds 11.7% value market share*
O’Donnells has mastered the art of producing premium-quality, hand cooked crisps over the past 13 years. O’Donnells is the leading hand cooked crisp brand in Ireland and currently holds 11.7% value market share*
This year O’Donnells is honoured to join the Kantar 100 most-chosen brands, moving up 15 places. The company is thrilled to share that O’Donnells is the most awarded crisp in Ireland! During the last 12 months, O’Donnells has been awarded 20 prestigious awards, highlighting the exemplary quality from Ireland’s number one hand cooked crisp brand**.
Glenisk has successfully eliminated all singleuse plastic pots and lids from its ranges
Established in 1987, Glenisk is a family business from just outside Tullamore, Co Offaly best known for its pioneering approach to organic agriculture, working with 50 small family farms across Ireland.
Glenisk has been especially successful at introducing innovative products that meet emerging consumer needs. Award-winning first-to-market launches include alternative dairy options in goats’ milk; high protein, authentically strained yogurt; no-added sugar kids and baby yogurts and fromage frais; and on-the-go solutions combining granola and yogurt to deliver 20g of protein.
The only brand in the category offering certified carbon-neutral packaging, Glenisk has successfully eliminated all single-use plastic pots and lids from its ranges.
Glenisk has been focused on sustainability for decades; as well as utilising renewable energy including wind and solar at its manufacturing site, Glenisk has also embraced electric vehicles in its fleet. The business recently partnered with Self Help Africa to plant more than 2 million native trees in Africa and Ireland. Despite the business’s global outlook, (with yogurt sold as far away as Hong Kong and Singapore) Glenisk is yet strongly rooted in the community The brand supports GAA for all codes, ages and sexes as official sponsor of Offaly GAA, LGFA and Camogie,
The company is excited to announce the launch of two new flavours in the O’Donnells Crinkle Cut range! 125g Crinkle Cut Ballymaloe and 125g Crinkle Cut Sour Cream and Onion**. Already one of the most popular flavours in the main range, Ballymaloe Relish and Cheddar Cheese brings together two Irish greats to create something spectacular O’Donnells has managed to perfectly blend the tangy taste of Ballymaloe Relish with the creamy hit of Irish cheddar to bring you a crisp like no other O’Donnells Crinkle Cut Furrows Sour Cream & Onion are an expertly seasoned blend of tangy sour cream, with the delicate taste of spring onion, combined to bring you a sophisticated, balanced take on a classic.
*(Source: Nielsen MAT Value Sales April 23, 2023, Crisps)
**(2022 Awards: 5 x Great Taste Awards, 8 x Free From Food Awards, 6 x Irish Quality Food Awards and 1 x Blas na hEireann Award)
100. Kilmeaden
Kilmeaden’s of Cheddar is slowly matured for months
With over 50 years’ experience, Kilmeaden has truly perfected the craft of cheddar Like many of the finer things in life, cheddar naturally improves with maturity, that’s why its Fillet of Cheddar is slowly matured for many months. Taste Kilmeaden and discover for yourself the famous award-winning craft and flavour ■