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ORGANIC CONFERENCE 2009ORGANIC CONFERENCE 2009
Thursday, 2Thursday, 2ndnd April April
Opportunities for Organic Producers in Challenging Times
Family company, established 200 Years
Sixthth generation
Irelands leading Hot Oat Brand
Expansion to NI Market in 1995Supplier to all the major retailers in N. IrelandRanked 2nd largest brand (vol) in N.Ireland
UK Market Launch in 2003Supply Tesco, Waitrose, Asda and Sainsbury’s
Factory 1961
Ireland’s Oldest Family Food Company
Ireland’s most efficient oatmill and Ireland’s most efficient oatmill and
soon to be the only oatmill in Irelandsoon to be the only oatmill in Ireland
Continual investment to maintain Continual investment to maintain
efficienciesefficiencies
Quality systems – ISO 9002, HaccpQuality systems – ISO 9002, Haccp
2 Production shifts2 Production shifts
50 employees50 employees
Environmentally-FriendlyManufacturing Processes
Flahavan’s make every effort to ensure that all products are manufactured in an environmentally-friendly manner
Flahavans burn the outer shell of the oat to power the boiler, which generates steam for the cooking process
We also generate electricity from the original millstream alongside our mill on the river Mahon
Flahavan's is committed to protecting the environment by funding the recovery and recycling of packaging waste
Environmental Award-Winning Packaging
2008 Sial d’Or Awards- Third in the Savoury Grocery Category- 29 countries2007 Euro-Toques Award For Commitment To Food Quality And Production2007 Bord Bia Food & Drink Industry Award- Quick Oats Range2006 Cork Environmental Forum Award - Organic packaging range2006 Waterford Chamber Business Excellence Awards-excellence in manufacturing 2005 Irish Exporters Association Irish Food and Drink Export Award
What’s great about Flahavan’s Oats?
Flahavan’s Oats are rich in soluble fibre and when eaten as part of a low fat diet,can help maintain a healthy heart.
Oats are a natural, warming food that: Slowly release energy into the body Are rich in fibre Can help reduce cholesterol as part
of a low fat diet Are low in Saturated Fat and Salt
Flahavan’s Innovations
Flahavan’s Brand Innovations have been based on consumer research and genuine consumer uptake.
Flahavan’s Innovations and Category Leadership is driven by:
Expertise in Oats
Close scrutiny of Emerging Trends
Exposure to new markets (UK & USA)
Detailed focus group research and
consumer insight
Why do consumers choose Organic?
HEALTH CONCERNS
FOOD QUALITY
BUYING LOCAL
THE DIFFERENCE IS WE’RE IRISH
100% NATURAL
Only the pack has changed
Flahavan’s Organic Porridge Oats and Organic Jumbo Oats were launched to reflect and meet these consumer needs.
1930’s Original Design
Busy Lifestyles- Healthy Organic Choices
More recently busy consumer lifestyle trends have led to consumers demanding life-on-the-go solutions that are simple and fast yet healthy.
Introducing Quick Oats Organic Sachets & Pots
A NATURAL AVENUE FOR DEVELOPMENT
8 x 35g Sachets Easy Liquid Measure Ready to Eat in 2 minutes
•Portable formats-ideal for home or office use•Requires zero effort•Simply microwave for a warm, nutritious breakfast
40g Serving with internal fill lineReady to Eat in 90 seconds
Organic sales grow despite downturn
Sales of non-organic food grew by just 2.7pc in the same period.
Two thirds of organic food buyers said that their purchases would stay at the same level or grow this year despite the downturn.
Irish Independent, Tuesday March 24,2009
Survey results from Bord Bia show that sales of organic food in shops and supermarkets for the 12-week period to the end of January 2009 grew by 11pc compared to the same period last year.
Thank You
E. Flahavan & Sons LimitedKilnagrange Mills
KilmacthomasCo. Waterford, IrelandTel: 00-353-51-294107Fax: 00-353-51-294308
Email: [email protected] Website: www.flahavans.com