Festive fare

Sleigh bells ringing for booming sales!

Irish shoppers are expected to surpass last year’s spending on Christmas essentials, with record sales and a focus on premium items, says Shauna Bernard

Brand Central

18 November 2024

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Sleigh bells ringing for booming sales! As the holiday season kicks into gear, Irish shoppers are set to continue last year’s record-breaking spending on Christmas essentials. According to Kantar, December 2023 saw a whopping €1.4 billion in take-home grocery sales, with average household spending reaching an all-time high of €767 – €42 more than in 2022. Take-home grocery value sales rose by 7.8%, despite a 5.3% decline in the number of packs bought, reflecting a strong focus on premium holiday essentials.

In the four weeks leading up to Christmas, Irish shoppers made nearly 42 million trips to grocery stores – 3.4 million more than in 2022 and the highest number ever recorded for the season.

Consumers prioritised festive must-haves like chocolate, wine, and whole turkeys, shifting back to larger gatherings and traditional holiday feasts. With 2024 shaping up to continue this trend, retailers have a prime opportunity to meet demand by stocking up on the season’s essentials, from indulgent treats to staple holiday roasts. Ensuring shelves are filled with the perfect Christmas lineup could drive another successful season of bustling sales and high shopper satisfaction.

Maximise Christmas sales with PostPoint’s convenient services

Do more this Christmas with PostPoint

PostPoint, a subsidiary of An Post, offers retailers a chance to provide a wide range of convenient, essential services in-store.

Boost sales with Christmas stamps and One4all Gift Cards

This Christmas, PostPoint retailers can drive sales with exclusive products like Christmas stamps and One4all gift cards, which encourage impulse buys and increase store traffic. Christmas stamps go on sale 31 October 31st – order today by emailing aprs.orders@anpost.ie or calling 1800 300 150.

Win big with PostPoint’s Christmas draw

Get ready for an early Christmas treat! Retailers who order Christmas stamps are automatically entered into PostPoint’s seasonal competitions. Prizes include the latest iPhone 16, AirPods, and €500 One4all gift cards. Stay tuned for updates from PostPoint and follow us on social media for details on how to win.

TFI Leap services now available

Since last year, PostPoint has offered TFI Leap services. Customers can purchase tickets and top up their Leap cards at outlets nationwide, making it easier and more cost-effective to travel across Ireland’s urban and rural networks.

Become a destination store

Turn your store into a customer hotspot! Offer services like bill payments, phone and Leap card top-ups, and easy pickup and returns for online shopping. PostPoint supports retailers with marketing year-round to help grow your business.

Wishing you a successful Christmas season

PostPoint extends its thanks to all its retailers and wishes you a happy, bustling Christmas season. Postpoint appreciates your ongoing support!

Make Christmas sweeter with Avonmore’s cream

Avonmore Belgian Chocolate Cream Pot

Don’t forget Avonmore Cream this Christmas! Avonmore’s festive cream range including fresh pouring cream and its ready to serve whipped cream – are the perfect accompaniments for all your Christmas needs.

Avonmore’s festive flavours will be available to stores from early December – Avonmore Fresh Pouring Cream, Avonmore Freshly Whipped Cream, Avonmore Brandy Whipped Cream, Baileys Whipped Cream, and Avonmore’s new special edition Avonmore Freshly Whipped Belgian Chocolate Flavoured Cream.

For some delicious, festive recipe inspiration, check out avonmore.ie which features a wide selection of Christmas starters, main courses and desserts as well as treats and festive drinks.

Avonmore Cream is the number one branded cream in the Irish market, with 33.4% category share. (Source: AC Nielsen Scantrack, 52 w/e 08th Sept 2024, value)  

Cuisine de France’s irresistible festive treats

Cuisine de France’s Mince Pies

Cuisine de France takes pride in crafting the most delectable festive treats each year, and this year is no exception. Its in-depth understanding of customer preferences allows Cuisine de France to bring the finest quality products and ingredients right to your table.

It offers a delightful range of both savoury and sweet options, perfect for busy individuals as well as for those enjoying festive get-togethers with family and friends.

This year, Cuisine de France is excited to help make your celebrations even more memorable with its special festive treat lineup.

Date, Honey & Walnut Bloomer:

Richly packed with dates and subtly spiced, this bread is ideal for elevating your cheeseboard or creating a gourmet toasted glazed ham sandwich.

Classic Sweet Mince Pie:

Indulge in Cuisine de France’s delicious shortcrust pastry filled with an abundance of rich fruits, juicy sultanas, sweet currants, and a hint of mixed spice. It’s so delightful that even Mrs. Claus wants to get her hands on the recipe!

Festive Sausage Roll:

Enjoy Cuisine de France’s flaky pastry encasing a flavourful pork sausage, infused with herbs and complemented by Ballymaloe cranberry sauce.

Retailers have an opportunity to boost their Christmas sales with Cuisine de France’s festive offerings. For more details, visit www.aryzta.ie or connect with your local business developer.

Nearby Ireland is back for the ‘Did you getters’ this Christmas  

We have all had those sudden realisations of the forgotten stuffing for the turkey, the missing Christmas movie night snacks or the drinks for those last-minute guests over the festive period. Well this year, S&W Wholesale’s Nearby stores are back for all the “Did You Getters” in the run-up to Christmas. No matter when you receive the “Did You Get” text message or sometimes that “Did You Get” glance you will be able to find what you’re looking for never too far from home at Nearby this year.  

Ollie Donnelly, brand marketing officer, S&W Wholesale, said: “This year’s campaign will once again help our independent retailers by boosting footfall and sales as Nearby promotes our value message across Radio, Outdoor, Digital and in-store.

“We understand how hectic the Christmas shopping period can be for families and there are always those last-minute runs or forgets. Our retailers are situated perfectly within their local communities to be there for when that “Did You Get” message arrives. Nearby is never too far home and we really want to get that message across this Christmas.”   

Donnelly stated: “Value is the message this year, championed through our Bring Home The Value range which includes the likes of those most wanted big brands over the festive period such as Ferrero Rocher, Swizzles Sweets, Maltesers Truffles, Coca-Cola, Bottlegreen and more.”   

If you are on the receiving end of the “Did You Get”… text or need to pop out to get those must-haves in  your cupboards this Christmas, Nearby stores are here for all you “Did You Getters.” 

Giving the gift of festive flavour

Why not treat someone special (that includes yourself) to some Forest Feast favourites.

Whatever the occasion, Forest Feast has something right for you.

Handcrafted in Co. Armagh, using only the finest Belgian chocolate, in locally sourced, sustainable packaging, Forest Feast luxury gift cubes make the perfect last-minute gift, teacher present or stocking filler.

 The range comprises of:

Salted Dark Chocolate Almonds; Oven roasted skin-on Almonds, drenched in Belgian dark chocolate, with a sprinkling of salt and a dusting of cocoa. A rich, intense sweet-salty experience. (Vegan, Gluten Free, 2-stars Great Taste Awards 2022) 6x140g

Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate Almonds; Sweet caramelised air-roasted Almonds with a hint of sea salt are dipped in creamy Milk Chocolate. They are an irresistibly moreish treat! (Vegetarian, Gluten Free, 1-star Great Taste Awards 2022) 6x 140g

Blonde Chocolate Caramelised Hazelnuts; Toasted hazelnuts rolled in a crisp caramelised coating and then drenched in creamy Belgian blonde chocolate with hints of butterscotch and shortbread. These more-ish little beauties are a limited batch and won’t be around for long! (Vegetarian, Gluten Free, 1 -star Great Taste Awards 2024) 6x 100g

The products are all gluten Free, Vegetarian/Vegan Friendly and are available to order now. All products come in Shelf Ready Boxes with RRSP €6.

For further information or to stock the range, please contact hello@forestfeast.com

Savour the season with Lily O’Brien’s

Lily O’Brien’s Luxury Collection

Show your friends and family how much you know and love them with a gift of Lily O’Brien’s chocolates this Christmas. Made in Ireland and crafted with Lily O’Brien’s signature chocolate, this mouth wateringly delicious range is the perfect choice for gifting and sharing this Christmas.

Lily O’Brien’s is the largest of the Irish brands in the premium box chocolate market in Ireland and is the second largest brand overall in the total premium box chocolate category. (Source: Nielsen MAT Dec 2023). From the bestselling decadently indulgent Desserts Collection, the Ultimate Chocolate Collection, Truffles and some exciting new products, Lily O’Brien’s has the perfect product range to suit your shoppers needs this Christmas.

Firm family favourites with Irish shoppers and ranked in the top five premium chocolate collec-tions (Source Nielsen MAT December 2023), the iconic Desserts Collections are must stock items for Christmas 2024. The Desserts Collection in-cludes some of the world’s best loved dessert recipes and is available in two box sizes- a 16 choc and a larger 30 choc box and this year the brand is introducing a large, limited-edition box of Dessert Chocolates with a seasonal twist!

Each festive box contains 24 chocolates with nine recipes including four new limited-edition chocolates: Berry Eton Mess, Dark Orange, Triple Chocolate Shot and Spiced Latte. This collection is a dessert lover’s dream come true.

Lily O’Brien’s are proud to launch the Luxury Collection where every bite exudes luxury and indulgence. This beautifully designed large box of 27 chocolates with nine delicious recipes explores a world of sumptuous textures and flavours. Each chocolate is a luxurious treat to captivate the senses. From Rapturous Raspberry to Caramelised biscuit bliss, Truffle Decadence and Coffee & Biscotti this collection really is a feast for the senses.

Lily O’Brien’s are also launching a large variety box of truffles perfect for sharing with friends and family at get togethers over the festive season. The current range of three single flavour 200g truffle boxes will be joined in store this year by new Assorted Chocolate Truffles 337g. Each box of Assorted Truffles contains four delicious recipes-Milk Chocolate, Salted Caramel, Vanilla and a new Dark chocolate truffle with a milk chocolate centre. This is the perfect box for those who can’t decide which flavour to pick, whatever the occasion they are the truffilicious way to make moments with friends and family sweeter.

For a successful Christmas season and to continue to grow your sales this year make sure to stock Lily O’Brien’s this Christmas Season. All Lily O’Brien’s chocolate collections are made in Ireland, each chocolate is crafted with a commitment to quality and flavour to bring joy to all chocolate lovers. Available to order through Tennant & Ruttle, contact your Sales Representative for more information. www.lilyobriens.ie

Unwrap the magic of Lindt chocolate this Christmas

Lindt Advent Calendar

Lindt chocolate is delicious all year round, but at Christmas there is an added sense of magic. It is the perfection expression of love this festive season. Whether it’s a moment of bliss before, after or mid preparing the Christmas dinner with loved ones, a Kris Kindle present, or something special under the Christmas tree, the Master Chocolatiers at Lindt have been hard at work creating a selection of sumptuous gifts for the Christmas season.

Back for Christmas once again are the Lindt Teddy Milk Chocolate (100g) €5.75, Lindt Reindeer (100g) €5.75, and a special Lindt Teddy in a festive green Christmas jumper (200g) €8.25.

LINDOR, Ireland’s number one boxed chocolate has a delicious range of mouth-watering chocolate to match every taste.  There are ten premium chocolate truffle flavours to choose from, ensuring there is something for all the family even the in-laws! The LINDOR truffles come in familiar sizes that you love all year round such as 200g cornet and the 337g cornet for those Christmas dinner parties. For the Christmas period the beloved Milk and Assorted packs come with festive packaging to upgrade your gifting, sure to impress anyone this season.

LINDOR also has curated the perfect after dinner treat in the limited-edition Irish Cream and the new Dark Mint flavour launched to celebrate 75 years of LINDOR. LINDOR truffles are also available in gift box formats to spark moments of connection and sharing between your nearest and dearest this Christmas.

Ideal for sharing, the LINDOR Assorted Tin offers six varieties. From classic Milk, and White chocolate to the irresistible Salted Caramel, there’s a flavour for everyone. The only problem you will have is knowing which flavour to choose!

This year also sees the return of the Lindt Teddy Augmented Reality Advent Calendar, enchanting chocolate lovers by combining the finest milk chocolate expertly crafted by the Master Chocolatiers, and 24 captivating, augmented reality experiences. The Lindt Teddy AR Advent Calendar will include 24 of the finest Lindt milk chocolates, including the iconic Lindt Teddy 100G with his unique and magical heart charm. Scan the QR code on the back with a smartphone, point the camera towards the front of the Teddy AR Advent Calendar, and watch the magic unfold. The Lindt Teddy Augmented Reality Advent Calendar 250g will be available nationwide (RRP €16.50), making it the perfect gift for families and friends seeking chocolate delights and some extra fun!

Lindt has made it easy to make every family member feel special. Gift each person a different advent calendar and they are sure to enjoy their unique selection of luxury chocolates. The Lindt Teddy Winter Wonderland Advent Calendar 170g (€9.50) and Lindt Festive Selection Advent Calendar 296g (€16.50) are also the perfect way to countdown to Christmas!

Also returning this year are the indulgent LINDOR selection boxes – available in Milk and Assorted and filled with an irresistible assortment of LINDOR favourites including tempting truffles and bars! It wouldn’t be the festive season without an advent calendar and there is a milk chocolate truffle behind every door of the LINDOR Milk Chocolate Truffles Advent Calendar 300g.

So, whether you’re travelling to see family, visiting friends, or treating your loved ones or yourself at home this festive season, it wouldn’t be Christmas without Lindt. Enjoy the magic of Christmas with Lindt.

Once you pop the celebrations don’t stop

Sour Cream & Onion Pringles Festive Tubes

Pringles is bringing extra cheer to the festive season with the launch of its limited-edition Christmas tubes in Ireland. Available in two beloved flavours, Original and Sour Cream & Onion, these festive tubes are set to make holiday celebrations even more delightful.

The limited-edition offering comes in the newly launched paper-based tube, ensuring that your favourite crisps stay fresh and delicious. The more widely recyclable Pringles tube is made from 90% paper and has a paper base, which means customers can put it straight in their home recycling bin. It has a plastic lid that can also be recycled. The paper-based tube has been rigorously tested by the company’s packaging experts to make sure it protects the iconic saddle-shaped crisps and keeps them fresh for 15 months, just like the original can.

The festive tubes will be available nationwide from 1 November, making it easy for everyone to join in the celebrations. Whether hosting a holiday party or enjoying a quiet night in, Pringles’ new Christmas tubes are the perfect snack to share with family and friends.

Ann Rose Eng, senior brand activation manager, Pringles Ireland, said: “Christmas is the most important period for retailers in Ireland. This year Pringles, which is the number one in large sharing crisps and snacks1 during this period, gets a limited-edition festive makeover.”

Celebrate the festive season with Pringles’ new limited-edition Christmas tubes. Once you pop, the celebrations don’t stop!

1Nielsen Scantrack Sales Value, 4 wks ending 31/12/23

Tesco Ireland releases Simon the Sloth to support sick children this Christmas

Oisin and Simon the Sloth

Tesco Ireland has introduced Simon the Sloth – a new plush teddy that will be available to buy in all Tesco stores nationwide now.

Made from 100% recycled materials, Simon the Sloth will be available for €5, with all proceeds directly donated to Tesco’s charity partner Children’s Health Foundation.

Oisin’s story

Last year, Tesco received a letter from a 12-year-old boy from Greystones, Co. Wicklow called Oisin, explaining that his great aunt gave him a Tesco Christmas teddy a few years ago, Cedric, and it has been one of his most prized possessions ever since – he brought Cedric to bed every night to help him feel safe, and even snuck it to school in his backpack every day so that he wouldn’t feel alone. 

Because of this, he felt inspired and asked Tesco if they could create a sloth named Simon – even sending a drawing of Simon along with his letter. 

Simon the Sloth

This year, Oisin’s dream became a reality and Simon the Sloth came to life, with more than 40,000 of these teddys set to be sold in Tesco stores across the country to raise funds for sick children. 

New for 2024, Simon the Sloth has its very own Christmas card too! 

The very special card will be available to buy for €2 and when sending your Christmas wishes this year, you will be supporting the care of sick children at CHI Crumlin, Temple Street, Tallaght, and Connolly hospitals. 

Children’s Health Foundation and Tesco Ireland are committed to supporting sick children across Ireland. 

Since 2014, Tesco Ireland has been a proud supporter of Children’s Health Foundation raising over €10 million for sick children and their families. 

All funding has been used to buy vital medical equipment to help treat Ireland’s sick children. 

Tesco customers are encouraged to be real-life heroes and participate in this effort to raise much-needed funds for Children’s Health Foundation by going to their local Tesco store to buy Simon the Sloth* for €5 or the Christmas card for €2, with all proceeds going to Children’s Health Foundation. 

*Available while stocks last 

‘Tis the season to make an impact

Tony’s Chocolonely’s festive range hits shelves across Ireland

Tony’s Countdown Calendar

Featuring new and revamped Christmas Countdown Calendars plus returning fan favourites

This Christmas, Tony’s Chocolonely is firmly on Santa’s Nice List with a lineup of festive treats that do more than just satisfy your sweet tooth. The range ensures that together, one chocolate treat at a time, Tony’s Chocolonely can strive to end exploitation in the chocolate industry.   

Whether you’re treating yourself, surprising a loved one, or looking for the perfect stocking filler, Tony’s is asking chocolate lovers to consider if their festive chocolate is naughty or nice and encouraging us to choose goodies that not only taste incredible but make a positive impact globally.  

Tony’s Christmas collection delivers delicious indulgence with impact. With a focus on flavour, fairness, and fun, the selection of treats is packed with purpose, making it easy to make the ethical choice this festive season. 

 The choc-tastic range includes: 

NEW Compact Countdown Calendar – The latest addition to Tony’s festive lineup, this calendar is loaded with 24 Tiny Tony’s in classic flavours: milk caramel sea salt and milk chocolate, hidden behind unequally divided windows! Featuring a convenient pop-out stand, it’s perfect for a festive display at home! Available for €12 at Supervalu, Centra, and independent & speciality stores including Brown Thomas and EarthMother.ie.

REVAMPED Countdown Calendar – A returning big favourite, Tony’s classic calendar is back and better than ever, featuring a revamped fun design, inspired by a cozy winter home!  To highlight the inequality in the chocolate industry, the calendar is unequally divided, too. It divides 25 tasty Tiny Tony’s chocolates, in 10 fun flavours, over 24 windows. Available for €15 at Tesco, Dunnes, and independent & speciality stores including Brown Thomas.

Tiny Tony’s Christmas Pouch – These Tiny Tony’s Christmas Pouches are filled with 15 bite-sized treats in mixed flavours, perfect for sharing with friends and family or keeping to yourself. This recyclable pouch is priced at €6 and available at Supervalu, Centra, Tesco, and independent & speciality stores, including EarthMother.ie

Tiny Tony’s Gift Box – This adorable, fully recyclable box holds 20 Tiny Tony’s in five classic flavours. Ideal as a stocking filler or thoughtful gift, it’s available for €7.29 at Tesco, and independent & speciality stores.

Christmas Tasting Pack – Can’t choose a favourite? The Christmas Tasting Pack is perfect, offering six small bars in Tony’s best-selling flavours, all with a festive twist. It’s the ultimate stocking filler at €10, available now at Supervalu, Centra, and independent & speciality stores, including EarthMother.ie.

’Tis the Season to Make an Impact  

Tony’s roadmap to ending exploitation in cocoa is comprehensive. Due to structurally low cocoa prices, millions of cocoa farmers are living in poverty, the root cause of forced labour, child labour and deforestation. Tony’s sources all its cocoa beans through Tony’s Open Chain – according to its 5 Sourcing Principles – and invites all chocolate brands to join its initiative. Tony’s promises to lead by example and show that chocolate can be made differently, with an ethical supply chain and fairtrade chocolate that tastes amazing.  

Tony’s is tackling exploitation in the cocoa supply chain all year round but with chocolate sales ready to reach new heights this festive season, Tony’s Chocolonely invites us all to ask: is the chocolate we’re enjoying Naughty or Nice? By choosing Tony’s, you’re supporting a fairer, more sustainable chocolate industry – and staying on Santa’s Nice List while indulging in delicious treats – it’s a win-win for everyone! 

 Please note that all prices are recommended retail prices (RPP) and may vary depending on the retailer across the Republic of Ireland. For further information on stockists visit: www.tonyschocoloney.com

For all your needs this Christmas

At BWG Foods wholesale division it is passionate about quality, service and great value for money. Through its enhanced corporate gifting offering and expertise, along with its commitment to outstanding service, BWG Foods aims to exceed customer expectations.

Its bespoke hampers give customers the opportunity to create the ideal corporate Christmas gift made specifically to their requirements. Whether it’s a luxurious hamper or a thoughtful thank you, BWG Foods has it covered.

You can rely on our innovation and professionalism to help you create a special gift. From every day to luxury ranges, Irish artisan foods, sweet treats and savoury delights, world-renowned wines, beers, and spirits, it caters to all tastes. It’s team of experts are on hand and will work closely with customers to create the perfect gift or help you with your selection from its extensive range.

It’s local presence around the country means BWG Foods is always close to you, no matter where your business is. It has representatives ready to discuss all of your corporate gifting needs and offer a nationwide delivery service.

Let BWG Foods take care of everything this Christmas.

If you have specific requirements in mind, its experienced team would be delighted to help you create the perfect corporate gift this Christmas and all year round!

Contact your local branch, representative or its telesales team on 021 454 8700

Top of the wish list

Butlers Chocolates, Ireland’s number one premium inlaid boxed chocolates brand*, has Christmas indulgence all wrapped up and filled to the brim with gorgeous chocolates that bring joy with every bite.

For a luxury chocolate gift that hits all the sweetest notes, Butlers Ballotins are a must-stock premium Irish-made chocolate gift. Available in three sizes (160g, 320g and 480g featuring 12, 24 and 36 chocolates respectively), the beautifully gift-wrapped boxes showcase a carefully curated selection of classic Butlers favourites, made for sharing and savouring. The irresistible selection inside each box includes white chocolate Raspberry Heart, dark chocolate Intense Truffle and popular festive favourites including Marzipan and Orange Crunch.

Also available is The Chocolate Collection by Butlers – an iconic chocolate assortment featuring a stylish and contemporary selection of chocolate truffles, pralines and caramels in 185g and 300g sizes – the perfect chocolate gift for everyone on the nice list.  Presented in a smart lid and base box, the box is embellished with a bronze and gold foil art deco print sleeve with a circular aperture.

Taking chocolate indulgence to the next level, Butlers also produce an extensive range of beautifully coordinated solid chocolate bars in a variety of decadent flavours such as 40% Milk Chocolate, Honeycomb Crisp, Salted Caramel, Mint Crunch and also vegan friendly options of Dark Almond & Orange and 70% and 78% Cocoa.

Each bar features striking on-pack iconography highlighting Butlers responsible manufacturing practices of using recyclable packaging, sustainably sourced cocoa, vegetarian ingredients and no palm oil. Also called out on front of pack is solar power, as the Butlers factory is home to one of the largest solar roof installations on an industrial premises in Ireland.

With a proven track record in store, supported by a quick turnaround on orders, it’s never too late to stock up on or place additional orders for Butlers Chocolates this festive season! Please email the team at sales@butlers.ie for details on these or any other lines.  

 *(Source: Nielsen NIQ 52wk October 2024, Total Scantrak). 

SuperValu to sell 100,000 Irish-grown poinsettias this Christmas

In partnership with Irish grower Uniplumo, SuperValu is set to offer 100,000 Bord Bia-approved poinsettias, celebrating nearly three decades of supporting local growers

Pictured at the Uniplumo poinsettias glasshouses in Oldtown, Co. Dublin is Kayla, Theo and Uniplumo grower Paddy O’Dwyer as SuperValu celebrates 29 years working with the Irish supplier

SuperValu has announced that they expect to sell 100,000 Irish grown poinsettias in the run up to Christmas. The vibrant red is a firm favourite with Supervalu’s customers every Christmas. All Poinsettias sold by SuperValu are Bord Bia-approved and carry the Bord Bia Quality Mark.

Uniplumo partnership

This year marks the 29th year that the North Dublin based grower Uniplumo has worked with SuperValu to supply the popular festive plant.

SuperValu recognises the environmental, social and economic benefits that come from supporting local and buying Irish produce.

Glenhaven’s award-winning gold standard tenders & new snacking range

Glenhaven’s Chilli Cheese bites and Gold Standard Irish Chicken Fillet Tenders selection

This Christmas, Glenhaven is elevating festive gatherings with its award-winning gold standard tenders and newly expanded snacking range. Made with the finest Irish ingredients, Glenhaven makes holiday entertaining effortless, flavourful, and proudly local.

Launched this summer, Glenhaven’s gold standard Irish Chicken Fillet Tenders set a new benchmark for quality in frozen food. Made with 100% natural Irish chicken breast fillet, these premium tenders come in two delicious flavours – Sizzler Hot & Spicy for a fiery kick, and Original Recipe for a classic taste. Both options bring restaurant quality to festive meals or casual snacking, combining convenience with exceptional flavour.

Just in time for the season, Glenhaven introduced a unique addition to its snacking range: Crispy Cheese Donuts. Made with 100% Irish cheese, this playful snack is perfect for sharing or enjoying solo. Alongside Cheese Donuts, the range includes Pizza Cheese, Chilli Cheese, and Nacho Cheese Bites, all featuring high-quality Irish cheese that celebrates local ingredients in every bite.

Glenhaven’s recent recognition with two Blas na hÉireann Awards and two Irish Quality Food & Drink Awards reflects its commitment to excellence and its mission to redefine frozen food. The company’s focus on quality is matched by its support for local communities.

“Irish consumers are keen to purchase Irish products, but many are unaware that a lot of Irish owned brands are produced overseas,” said Emma Cahill, brand director, Glenhaven.

“Glenhaven’s focus on quality Irish ingredients, and our family story on the back of pack, helps to remind customers of the real people behind our products, and all the Irish jobs and families who are supported when you buy locally.”

This Christmas, come home to Glenhaven – a deliciously convenient way to elevate every festive moment.

Festive feasts made easy

Pizza da Piero’s variety of Stone baked pizza bases

As Christmas approaches, it’s essential to stock your aisles with products that cater to busy households. Pizza da Piero, Ireland’s multi-award-winning sourdough pizza base brand, is the perfect addition to festive fridges this season. With its authentic Italian taste and versatility, Pizza da Piero helps make post-Christmas mealtimes effortless and delicious.

Ideal for using up turkey, ham, and other leftovers, Pizza da Piero pizza bases allow shoppers to create fuss-free, tasty meals in minutes. At just 365 calories per large base and under 130 for minis, they provide a lighter, healthier option – perfect during a season of indulgence.

Each base is handcrafted daily in Rathcoole, Co. Dublin, using high-quality ingredients without artificial colours, preservatives, or flavourings, and they’re vegan-friendly and dairy-free. Available in both mini and large sizes, Pizza da Piero caters to a wide range of dietary preferences, appealing to health-conscious consumers and families alike.

This Christmas, Pizza da Piero is also supporting retailers with an engaging PR campaign, offering creative recipe ideas and tips for Christmas leftovers. Designed to drive interest and sales, the campaign highlights the brand’s commitment to quality and convenience.

By stocking Pizza da Piero, you’re offering customers an Irish-made, artisan product that brings genuine Italian flavour to their tables, ensuring they’ll return for more all season long.

Read more: A Christmas cracker!

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