Cahir company, Oakpark Foods, has won a gold medal at the prestigious annual own label food and drink awards which took place in London.
The value-added pork and bacon processor won the top award in the chilled bacon category for its dry cure rashers which are sold by Lidl. It beat entries from all major UK retailers.
Over 750 own label products were entered in the competition, which is organised by the Grocer magazine. Oakpark rashers was the only Irish-manufactured product to receive a gold medal. All products were subject to 16 weeks of consumer research and finalists were assessed by a judging panel of food scientists, chefs and food journalists.
Speaking in London after receiving the award, Oakpark managing director Jimmy Brett said this major international honour is testament to the innovation and professionalism of the company’s 50 staff and their dedication to the highest standards of excellence.
“It will be of huge benefit to our export drive into Britain where Oakpark has already established itself as a key supplier to Lidl stores,” he said.
Oakpark Foods is an integral part of the family-run Brett Group which was established in 1940. With facilities in Ardfinnan and in Callan and Windgap in Kilkenny, the agribusiness and food company is involved in supplying seed grain and agronomy services to tillage farmers as well as grain purchase and manufacture and supply of animal feed to dairy, beef and pig farms, including its own pig units.
This integrated production system ensures unique control over the Oakpark pork and bacon products range from farm to fork.
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Police seek the owner of stolen bike - Chichester Observer
POLICE are trying to trace the owner of a stolen bike which was recovered after a youth was arrested for shoplifting in Chichester.
The white ladies’ Ridgeback Rapide was being ridden by the 17-year-old when officers were called to Lidl in Portfield Way on Monday, May 28, following an allegation of theft from the store.
The youth was subsequently charged with shoplifting and theft and is due to appear at Chichester Youth Court on Wednesday, June 13.
A police spokesperson said: “Whilst we believe the bike is stolen, we have had no reports of it being taken and therefore are unable to identify the loser.
“If anyone recognises the description of the bike and thinks it may belong to them, we would ask them to contact police on 101, quoting serial number 0719 of 28 May.”
Source: www.chichester.co.uk
Residents to enter the fray in new store wars - Yorkshire Evening Post
SUPERMARKET giants battling to build a new store in south Leeds will set out their cases to residents at a special meeting this month.
Asda wants to expand its current site in Old Lane, Beeston, while Tesco is vying to develop the site of a former jam factory, also on Old Lane.
Asda’s scheme would mean creating a new 20,000 sq ft store on the site of its existing supermarket, which it took over from cut-price grocers Netto.
Tesco, meanwhile, says its plans would regenerate the old Moorhouses factory site which has lain derelict for a decade.
Both firms claim their planned developments – within yards of each other – will create around 140 much-needed new jobs for the area.
But planning laws on proximity mean that it is likely only one of the projects will get the go-ahead from Leeds City Council.
Both companies are now trying to secure the support of local residents – seen as vital in acquring planning permission.
And representatives from each chain will present their cases at a meeting of Beeston Community Forum on Thursday, June 28.
Forum secretary Robert Winfield said: “The Asda and Tesco proposals are an important issue in the area and both Asda and Tesco have been active in seeking the support of local residents for their plans.
“The special meeting will provide a valuable opportunity for an exchange of views between Asda, Tesco and local residents.
“I hope that the meeting will be well attended by local people, regardless of their opinions about the planning applications.”
The meeting is in addition to the forum’s regular monthly gatherings and will take place at Beeston Village Community Centre on St Anthony’s Drive at 7.30pm.
Both companies are already trying to court local residents – Tesco has distributed 5,000 leaflets in the area in an effort to drum up support while Asda has been garnering the backing of schools by carrying out environmental projects.
Asda says it already has much local support, and believes its scheme will be “good for shoppers and good for Beeston, providing choice for local people.”
Tesco and its supporters, say its plans will regenerate an “eyesore” and kickstart other investment in the area.
A planning decision is not expected until later in the year.
vicki.robinson@ypn.co.uk
Source: www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk
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