The wheels are truly in motion for local yoghurt company, Clandeboye Estate Yoghurt, thanks to a new distribution deal agreed with one of Ireland’s leading chilled and frozen food sales and distribution companies, PRM Group. The contract will significantly open up the route to market both North and South of the border for Northern Ireland’s only homegrown yoghurt producer who aims to double retail sales in the next year.

PRM is one of the largest chilled distribution companies in Ireland servicing all the major multiples as well as a vast spread of independent retail outlets through its extensive fleet of over 50 refrigerated vehicles.

Bryan Boggs, Manager of Clandeboye Estate Yoghurt explained the importance of the distribution appointment to the business.

“Clandeboye Estate Yoghurt has enjoyed steady growth since it was launched in 2007, the brand is now listed in all the major multiples in Northern Ireland and over 30 independent stores. It’s come to the stage where we see our continued development of the brand being very much dependent on a fast and efficient route to market and the ability to feasibly extend our sales further across the whole of Ireland. Teaming up with the experts in sales and logistics allows Clandeboye Estate Yoghurt to concentrate on what we do best – making really good yoghurt from the milk from our award winning cows.”

Welcoming the contract, Philip Morrow, Managing Director of PRM Group said;

“We are delighted to be working with Clandeboye Estate Yoghurt in distributing its product range to the retail sector in Ireland. The Agri-food sector is very important to the Northern Ireland economy and we are delighted to add another local range of products to our portfolio, the only locally produced yoghurt. With our extensive customer base we plan to extend the brand’s reach to all possible retail outlets. PRM offers a route to market for brands and we are proud of our ever growing distribution network from multiples to local independent/convenience stores throughout Ireland. I look forward to working with the Clandeboye brand to ensure that the exciting growth plans are achieved.”

“Protecting the environment, conservation and supporting local farming are important values at Clandeboye,” explains Bryan Boggs from Clandeboye Estate Yoghurt. “Our school visits will focus on looking at little ways everyone can help reduce their food miles by supporting local producers, buying foods that are in season and even having a go at growing their own produce in their gardens. To coincide with the launch of ‘Learn to Love Local’ we will also be encouraging school caterers to put more local produce on the menu.”

Email bryan@clandeboye.co.uk for further information on arranging for Clandeboye Estate Yoghurt to come to your school or alternatively to receive an education pack. (limited bookings)