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Gold Member Case Study – The Culinary Food Group

Established in 1974 and wholly owned by the Arrow Group, The Culinary Food Group has specialised in food manufacturing for 50 years. With nearly 200 employees in Naas, they focus on traditional values and innovation, producing stock, sauces, pasta, and prepared foods for the Irish, UK, and EU markets.

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Boann Distillery Ltd increased the number of their suppliers with sustainability certifications, exceeding their milestone target by 14.7%.

  • Targets Reported Raw Materials Certification, Supplier Certification, Packaging, Energy/Emissions, Waste, Water, Product Health and Nutrition, Employee Wellbeing, and Community Engagement.
  • Exemplary Targets Raw Materials Certification, Water, Product Health and Nutrition, Employee Wellbeing, and Community Engagement.
  • Awarded Gold Membership 2022, 2023, 2024
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In 2023, The Culinary Food Group made notable strides enhancing their health and nutrition incentives by expanding its plant-based product range from 34 to 62 options, exceeding their milestone target by 93.75%. The company also prioritised reducing sugar and salt in its products, with 78.7% of new launches featuring low-sugar claims, surpassing the 50% target. The introduction of the Lo Gel Naturally Sweetened range, utilising natural vegetable sugars, exemplifies their innovation in lowering added sugar content.

The Culinary Food Group established a Research and Development team focused on advancing nutritional profiles and exploring vitamin-enriched products. This initiative, launched in late 2023 and set to expand through 2024, underscores their commitment to both sustainability and nutrition. Their efforts were recognised with a shortlist nomination for Sustainable Food & Drink Exporter of the Year at the IEA’s Export Industry Awards 2024.

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