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Neven MaGuires visits our mushroom farm

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Neven MaGuires visit to our mushroom farm

Neven MaGuires visit to our mushroom farm

Kerrigan’s featured in Neven MaGuires Home Chef TV Programme (in association with Bord Bia & RTE).

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Posted on Friday, 8th January 2016  |  By Karen Kerrigan

Origin Green – First mushroom grower to obtain Origin Green Status

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Origin Green

Origin Green – First mushroom grower to obtain Origin Green Status

Kerrigans Mushroom’s, and the first mushroom grower to obtain Origin Green Status for Sustainability Credentials. 

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Posted on Friday, 8th January 2016  |  By Karen Kerrigan

Tesco Magazine

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Kerrigan Mushrooms - Tesco Ireland

Tesco Magazine – Sept 2015

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Posted on Friday, 8th January 2016  |  By Karen Kerrigan

Fern Britton - Just Add Mushrooms

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Fern Britton - Just Add Mushrooms – Oct 2015

Fern Britton - Just Add Mushrooms

  • Irish people consume more fresh mushrooms per capita than any other country in Western Europe.
  • The Irish mushroom market employees more than 2,500 people with a retail value of the of €50 million. Recent Kantar data has shown a 1 percent increase in in annual retail mushroom sales to 13,700 tonnes.
  • Kantar data has also shown a 7% increase in the number of shoppers in the 35-45 year age group – a key demographic to grow future sales.
  • Just add Mushrooms” is a consumer campaign running in Ireland and the UK co-funded by the EU and the mushroom producers in both markets.  Well know personalisites including 2fm DJ, Nicky Byrne, pop star Michelle Heaton and TV Presenter, Fern Britton have contributed to videos containing their favourite mushroom recipes.
  • Lots of mushrooms recipes available on www.justaddmusrooms.ie

 

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Posted on Friday, 8th January 2016  |  By Karen Kerrigan

Dietician Paula Mee - Just Add Mushrooms

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Dietician Paula Mee - Just Add Mushrooms – Oct 2015

Dietician Paula Mee - Just Add Mushrooms

Dietician Paula Mee joins forces with Irish producers to highlight nutritional benefits of mushrooms

  • We are delighted to have the opportunity to work with Paula Mee to highlight to our consumers how nutritionally beneficial mushrooms are and the ways in which they can be incorporated into everyday meals.” 
  • Paula Mee, Consultant Dietician said “It is often said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and mushrooms make the perfect ingredient, as they are not only filling and flavoursome but extremely versatile. As well as being low in fat and calories, mushrooms also have a whole host of health benefits, with roughly four mushrooms (80g) counting as one of your 5 a day fruit and vegetable portions. Mushrooms are a natural source of folic acid and of vitamin B₅, which helps reduce tiredness and fatigue. A wonderful way to start the day!” 

 

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Posted on Friday, 8th January 2016  |  By Karen Kerrigan

Bord Bia Mushroom Grower of the Year Award

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Bord Bia Mushroom Grower of the Year Awards

Bord Bia Mushroom Grower of the Year Awards

The Minister for Agriculture with John & Karen Kerrigan – We are the current holders of the Bord Bia Mushroom Grower of the year award.

At the core of our business has been a strong tradition of quality and taste – resulting in the award from Bord Bia - Top Mushroom Grower of the Year.

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Posted on Friday, 8th January 2016  |  By Karen Kerrigan

Meath Business & Tourism Award

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Meath Business & Tourism Awards

Meath Business & Tourism Awards

John & Karen Kerrigan presented with the award on the 28th Nov 2014

Meath Business & Tourism awarded us with the Environmental Responsibility / Sustainability award in November 2012 & 2014.  We were awarded for our continuous investment into our eco-friendly farm

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Posted on Friday, 8th January 2016  |  By Karen Kerrigan