Keelings sets target of 1,500 tonnes of peppers as it harvests first crop

Food company Keelings has just harvested its first crop of Irish peppers in a hi-tech greenhouse, and expects to produce 1,500 tonnes a year.

Keelings says its peppers are on Irish shelves at least two days fresher than those coming from Europe.

The Co Dublin company’s green, red orange and yellow peppers account for about 90% of all Irish grown peppers. “We are thrilled to be the first to market again this year with Irish peppers,” said David Keeling.

“The overall aim of supplying these vegetables is to provide Irish consumers with Irish produce. Consumers want to buy local and Keelings are doing their best to meet consumer demand by growing what we can on our farms.”