Organisation: Keelings

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Cork Chamber of Commerce chief executive, Conor Healy: ""We need new ways of doing things; cycling, walking, public transport including buses and a light rail system in the future. It could lead to radical and comprehensive change."

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Businesses can tap State assistance to meet 'green' sustainability goals

In times of crises, Irish businesses big and small are understandably focusing on survival and wondering if they will be able to keep the days open by the end of the summer, writes Áine Kenny

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Mick Clifford: We must rethink how we treat migrants

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Government to decide if it needs to change rules about international travel into Ireland

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Keelings says all HSE guidelines adhered to as Govt confirmed migrants doing essential work

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Trade union in 'alarm' over Keelings workers

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Harris: There may be need for more stringent checks in airports

Keelings under fire for flying in fruit pickers from abroad during pandemic

A Dublin fruit company has been criticised after it emerged that it brought a large number of workers into the country to pick fruit.

Fri, 17 Apr, 2020

Keelings say companies will have to be ready to react in case of no-deal Brexit

Keelings fruit producers have been preparing for Brexit since 2016 but they still expect to face many unknown challenges following a UK-crash out.

Fri, 30 Aug, 2019

27 shortlisted for Bord Bia 2015 Food & Drink Awards

Excellence in the Irish food and drink industry will be represented by 27 companies shortlisted for awards, and Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney will make presentations to the overall winners in eight categories — branding, consumer insight, sustainability, digital marketing, entrepreneurship, export development, innovation and success at home.

Thu, 12 Nov, 2015

Smart farming’s bid to solve world food crisis

Smart farming technologies will be in the spotlight alongside the likes of Intel, Dell, Arvato and Disney at an industry event in Dublin next week.

Mon, 18 May, 2015

SMEs: Best outlook in years gives lift to home-produced businesses

Family businesses are the solid base upon which the Irish economy stands.

Fri, 19 Dec, 2014

Pair caught sticky-fingered by jam tart theft inquiry

Two workers were sacked after jam tarts went missing from a warehouse.

Mon, 10 Nov, 2014

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.

Tue, 08 Apr, 2014

Nine firms honoured at food industry’s Oscars

The record €9bn exports achieved by food and drink companies in 2012 is likely to be surpassed this year, and the €12bn target in Food Harvest 2020 is in sight, Agriculture, Food and Marine Minister Simon Coveney revealed last night.

Fri, 15 Nov, 2013

Tills at SuperValu to ring with bumper sales of Irish pumpkins

SuperValu expects to sell 85,000 Irish pumpkins this Halloween, with sales exceeding €80,000 in value between Oct and Nov.

Sat, 05 Oct, 2013

The flourishing flavours of Fingal

IT IS a hub of commerce, bureaucracy, and social activity befitting one of Europe’s most exciting capitals.

Mon, 09 Sep, 2013

Keelings harvest aubergine crop to boost jobs and save food miles

Family-run food producer Keelings has just harvested its first crop of aubergines, effectively saving thousands of air miles versus imports.

Wed, 07 Mar, 2012

China vice-premier in trade pledge

Chinese vice president Xi Jinping has pledged reliable trade with Ireland as Taoiseach Enda Kenny prepares to visit the People’s Republic next month.

Mon, 20 Feb, 2012

Keelings staff to vote on strike action

UP to 600 staff working in Keelings are to be balloted for strike action after their union said at least 130 workers were told they faced redundancy.

Wed, 15 Sep, 2010

100 new jobs at fruit distributor Keelings

Fruit distributor Keelings will be able to extend the growing season for strawberries and create 100 jobs after making a €10m investment in a state-of-the art glasshouse in North Dublin.

Mon, 02 Nov, 2009

Keelings investment to create 100 jobs

AN investment of €10 million by Keelings Group in north Dublin will create 100 additional jobs at the group’s fruit growing enterprise.

Mon, 02 Nov, 2009

Festival Blooms with 50,000 visitors

MORE than 50,000 people flocked to Bloom 2008, the five-day gardening showpiece, which ended at Phoenix Park in Dublin yesterday evening.

Tue, 03 Jun, 2008

Flower power electrifies the Park

BLOOM, the inaugural four-day gardening showcase, which attracted 50,000 visitors to Phoenix Park in Dublin over the bank holiday weekend, is set to become an annual event.

Tue, 05 Jun, 2007

Full bloom: garden exhibition awakens the senses

THOUSANDS of people visiting Bloom ‘07, the gardening extravaganza officially opened by President Mary McAleese yesterday, won’t get to see one particular garden.

Fri, 01 Jun, 2007

Mad secures Tesco flower supply deal

MAD FLOWERS, which is a subsidiary of fruit distributors Keelings, has secured the exclusive rights to provide every Tesco store nationwide with fresh flowers.

Mon, 19 Jun, 2006

Businesses urged to help homeless

THE Simon Community yesterday urged businesses to help fight homelessness. The ‘House of Cards’ Appeal campaign encourages businesses not to send Christmas cards, but instead make a donation to Simon.

Tue, 18 Nov, 2003