12|Retail News|September 2016|www.retailnews.ie
Industry News Spar Products Shortlisted for IQFDA Awards SPAR Select Handmade Crisps and Spar Select Gluten Free Porridge have been shortlisted for the finals of the prestigious Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards. “A lot of hard work and research has gone into producing the Spar Select range and it is testament to this that the Spar Select Handmade Crisps and Spar Select Gluten Free Porridge have been named as finalists in these prestigious awards,” said Willie O’Byrne,
Managing Director, BWG Foods. “The Spar Select Range combines quality, local Irish and international produce to create a delicious range of premium food.” Spar Select products are now in with a chance to win one of the prestigious awards in a glittering ceremony hosted by Irish celebrity chef and cookery author Rachel Allen, at the Round Room, Mansion House, in Dublin.
Gluten Free Living Show THE Gluten Free Living Show takes place on Saturday, October 1, in Dublin. The event is aimed at those interested in living gluten free, as well as diagnosed coeliacs, and the exciting line-up promises visitors a food focused, interactive and informative day on gluten free living. The line-up comprises a food fair with around 25 exhibitors, including many Irish gluten free food producers, such as BFree, Hodgins Sausages, Rosie & Jim, Cool Beans and Bia Ganbreise, as well as international gluten-free brands like Fria Gluten Free, Juvela, Bunalun Organic and free’ist, as well as Hüfi and Daura Damm gluten free beer. SafeFood will be giving a talk on food labels and how to read and understand them, while a number of cookery demonstrations also form part of the line-up, including a Karma Kitchen Demo by television chef and cookbook writer Kevin Dundon (pictured). The Gluten Free Living Show is sponsored by SuperValu. For more information, see www.coeliac-ireland.com.
New MD at Mondelez Ireland
Vizeum Reaches Out to Help SMEs
MONDELEZ Ireland has appointed Eoin Kellett to the position of Managing Director. The new MD joined Mondelez Ireland in 2010 and most recently held the position of Commercial Director. Kellett brings a wealth of knowledge from over 25 years’ experience working in the food industry in Ireland, having previously worked for Premier Foods and RHM. He is also a Trustee of the Cadbury Foundation and a member of the Executive Committee of the Irish Grocers Benevolent Fund. Eoin takes over from Louise Stigant, who is moving to a new role as Commercial Director for Northern Europe.
VIZEUM, one of Ireland’s leading media agencies, has launched a free marketing consultancy service to help small to medium sized companies leverage communications to promote their products and services. Senior Vizeum staff (pictured) will be made available for in-depth one-on-one meetings to give guidance and advice to 10 companies. Areas including digital, traditional media, brand positioning and production can be discussed. “We will be pairing up our senior staff with businesses based on their areas of interest, giving them advice and support to help generate more from their marketing investment,” noted Joanna Gorczak, Head of Client Service. For more information, contact Joanna by email: joanna.gorczak@vizeum.com.
Former Mars Chief Dies FORMER President of Mars Inc., Forrest E. Mars Jr passed away recently at the age of 84. One of the world’s most respected businessman, Forrest, together with his brother John and sister Jacqueline, inherited a significant business and grew it into one of the world’s largest and most respected family firms, increasing its sales from from $1 billion to $35 billion, and providing 80 thousand jobs worldwide in 78 countries. A leading philanthropist, an avid explorer and a passionate believer in the benefits of a global economy for everyone, Forrest was a business visionary, who codified, together with his brother and sister, the strong set of business values about creating a mutuality of benefits for all stakeholders of Mars Inc., which they inherited from their father, into the five principles that guide the business worldwide. Our sympathies go to his wife, four children, eleven grandchildren, two great grandchildren, extended family members and business associates.