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HEALTHYCONVENIENTFOOD FOR A BETTER IRELAND
COMMITTED TO PRODUCING THE BEST, HIGHEST QUALITY, HEALTHYCHILLED CONVENIENCE FOODS
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NATURE’S BESTNature’s Best Ltd. was founded by its owner and Chairman – Paddy Callaghan – whenhe started growing beans sprouts hydroponically in his garage in Co Meath in 1987.
Paddy is the eldest of four sons born in 1954 into a typical Irish family involved inmixed farming. He studied Mechanical Engineering in UCD and worked abroad forseveral years before returning to Ireland in 1978. All of his three brothers are not justactively involved in, but are totally committed to quality food production in Ireland.
In Ireland we are fortunate to live on an island with excellent arable land and a temperate climate which isideal for commercial production of various key agricultural crops, livestock and dairy products. Ireland isrecognised as having world class product development, quality control and food production systems and ourcountry’s geographical location and infrastructure is ideally suited to boost Ireland’s huge export potential.
Nature’s Best Ltd. is a proactive responsible, well invested, labour intensive, quality food producer and isfully committed to growing Ireland’s great food industry to achieve its full potential.
OUR AIMTo be recognised by our customers and consumers as theleading supplier in the prepared Chilled ConvenienceSector and also to be recognised as a responsibleemployer within our community.
To contribute positively and promote increasedconsumption of healthy, produce based chilledconvenience foods – thereby helping improve the overallhealth of the nation and strength of the economy.
OUR OFFER TOBUSINESS CUSTOMERSHighest likely net profit margin and lowest risk exposure to retailsupermarket chain and food service partners.
Maximum possible shelf life consistent with good quality thusminimising supermarket wastage and ‘out of dates’.
Actively growing our customer’s overall market share.
Highest possible ROI and positive ‘Multiplier Effect’ for Republic of Ireland.
Quickest response to fluctuating market peaks and troughs.
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OUR KEYBUSINESSCUSTOMERSMajor quality focused retailers andnational food service operators requiringclose working relationships withprofessional, established food safetyconscious suppliers who are well invested,rigorously audited and fully committed togrowing consumer usage and purchases ofIrish manufactured added value products.
WHY NATURE’S BEST?Most efficient market leading supplier with dedicated well investedproduction and fully supported facilities.
Best processor understanding of fast evolving consumer needs,new product trends and market opportunities.
Highest level of Food safety and product quality systems.
Most responsive and flexible to regular peaks and troughs influctuating sales levels, enabling best service.
Proven team dedicated to surpassing customer needs.
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The Nature’s Best Team
Products In-Store
Delivery Vehicle
NATURE’S BEST SUMMARY
NATURE’S BESTSUMMARYEstablished in 1987
Located in Drogheda beside M1
200 Employees and 250+ Products
70,000 sq.ft. purpose built factory
Customers – Most major Irish retailers
> €20m Investment
All products delivered daily nationwide
United Fresh (Trade Association) Main Bord Member
Drogheda
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PRODUCT RANGE
Novel Fresh Salads
Leafy Salads
Prepared Vegetables
Pre-pack Wet Salads
Stir-Frys
Lunch Salads
Meal Pots
Side Salads
Bowl Salads
Counter Salads (Bulk)
Mayonnaise/Dressings
Sandwich Fillers
Pasta/Protein Salads
Buffet/Salad Bars
PRODUCT RANGE
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TECHNICAL STRENGTHS & ACCREDITATIONS
TECHNICAL STRENGTHS& ACCREDITATIONSVery Experienced And Competent Technical Management Team
Our Own Supplier And Process Specifications
BRC Accreditation – Issue 4
Tesco ‘Blue Flag’ Status
EU Meat Export Licence In Place
Campden Accredited On-site Microlaboratory
Founder Members Of European Fresh Cut Producers Association
International Board Member of United Fresh Produce Association
Participant in EU ISA Fruit Research Association
2006 Bord Bia “Best Prepared Vegetable Producer”
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PRODUCTION
RAW MATERIALSTRATEGYBest Available Raw Material Used
Strict Raw Material Specifications
Direct Grower Sourcing – Ireland/ UK & Spain
Growers Operate To Our Technical Standards
Strictly Controlled Well Developed ERP System
Unbroken Chilled Temperature Chain In Complete
Sourcing, Production And Distribution Chain
Full Traceability
VISITORS
Tom Stenzel – United Fresh USA, Paddy Callaghan – Nature’s Best, Stefanie Smith –United Fresh USA and Des Ferris – Nature’s Best
Left to right: Paddy Callaghan – Nature’s Best, Jim Mulcahy – Enterprise Ireland,Frank Ryan, CEO – Enterprise Ireland and Des Ferris – Nature’s Best
Leading European Food Scientistsvisiting Nature’s Best
HOW DO WE GETTO MARKET?By building strong levels of technical safety and qualitycompetencies that are recognised as ‘Best in Class’ andsuperior to all competitors.
Then using major distribution, warehousing and logisticsnetworks to service retail and food service outlets.
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FUTURE OUTLOOKEAT 5 A DAY is now important to every customer
“MEAL DEALS” are becoming very popular
Locally sourced produce is becoming a key customer requirement
Food industry presents huge opportunities in new job creation
Local multiplier effect is becoming very relevant
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We are in business thanks to the ongoing help and support of Bord Bia, Enterprise Ireland, our great staff andespecially our loyal and faithful customers for whom wehope we produce a worthwhile product – to all who makeour business possible – a very sincere THANK YOU.
Nature’s Best Limited, Greenvale Park, Donore Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland.Tel: 041 98 77 500 Email: [email protected]
PRODUCEDIN IRELAND
EATHEALTHY
SHOP SMART
Eat more salads, fruitand vegetables as partof a healthier lifestyle.
Lower carbon foot print and
lower food miles.
Nature’s Best productsare on sale nationwidewithin twelve hours of production.
EVERYBODYWINS
Shop for your health.Shop for freshness.Shop for Ireland.
Drogheda
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