what we do

Providing fresh, natural food to families across Ireland is our world. From sourcing and farming to packing and value adding innovation right through to logistics and final delivery, our business has been built to cover the full spectrum of what our customers, partners and suppliers need.

Donnelly Fresh Produce logo

donnelly fresh produce runs a seven day operation. The wide range of solutions we offer includes in-house fruit ripening, logistics & customs operations and third party service provision. Our state-of-the-art temperature controlled facility is fully equipped to delivery on all our partner’s needs.

 

Donnelly Fresh Foods Logodonnelly fresh foods transforms fresh produce into bespoke value added products for retail and foodservice. With a state-of-the-art product development kitchen, this part of our business uses imagination and innovation to create fresh salads, ready-to-cook prepared vegetables and deli salads that give its customers a competitive edge.

 

Donnelly Fresh Farms logoSince 2013 donnelly fresh farms has been growing great quality healthy and nutritious Irish crops in a sustainable manner providing consistent supply of local product to our customers.

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packaging

Packaging is one of the many ways we deliver on our quality promise, providing a wide range of solutions including punneting, flow packing, netting and heat sealing.

Our flexible packaging processes mean we can adapt to our customers needs and provide the best solutions. We know just how important packaging is for shelf life and protection of the product and how it needs to show the product to its best and encourage shoppers to pick up in store.

We are constantly investing in our packaging solutions and work with all of our suppliers and customers to find the most sustainable solutions available to help them meet their packaging promises.

quality

Quality means never settling for anything less than the best. This is how we built our business all those years ago and it’s still the case today.

There is no room for error when it comes to delivering for our partners and customers. As a true partner, we understand the responsibility we have over all the products we supply.

Our no-compromise approach includes rigorous quality checks at every stage of our process, giving our customers the ultimate peace of mind. We are also certified by all relevant bodies to ensure our quality promise is externally validated too.

                                         

Category Expertise

donnelly fresh offers comprehensive category expertise, blending decades of experience with data-driven insights to support retail and foodservice partners across Ireland.

Category Expertise Highlights:

  • Product Expertise: Over 40 years of experience in sourcing, managing, and delivering high-quality fresh produce. The team actively shares knowledge within a global network of industry partners.
  • Trend Forecasting: Continuous global research to identify emerging trends in fresh food and packaging. The team analyzes global, macro, and supplier-level trends to anticipate market shifts.
  • Market Research & Analysis: In-depth studies of customer behavior, including shopping habits, price sensitivity, and inflation impacts. Regular benchmarking against Irish retail market standards ensures competitive offerings.
  • Strategic Customer Partnerships: Collaboration with major Irish retailers and foodservice providers to align with their strategic goals. Services include performance assessments, range optimization, and support for new store designs.
  • Product & Packaging Innovation: Identification of market gaps and development of innovative product and packaging solutions. Focus on sustainability by working closely with packaging suppliers to provide eco-friendly options.
donnelly fresh’s commitment to innovation and strategic collaboration ensures that partners receive tailored solutions to meet evolving consumer demands