Healy News #42

Welcome to our January newsletter!

This month, we’re diving into the trends shaping 2025, tackling topics like ultra-processed foods (UPF), sustainable protein solutions, and clean label shelf life extension. Plus, we’re sharing the latest Healy Group updates, including new starters, a special retirement, and our end-of-year charity contributions.

Looking Ahead at 2025...

Hi One and All – Happy New Year! A little late maybe, but the first opportunity to do so….

We enter 2025 full of excitement, optimism and determination to make it as successful and fulfilling as 2024.

The challenges facing us in the market started to develop last year regarding dynamics and supply chains and we expect them to remain in place for the foreseeable future.

Products are more abundant, supply chains free-flowing and inflation under some level of control creating a very competitive landscape…. We certainly acknowledge that the balance has shifted back to a more centralised position between buyer and seller.

We also acknowledge that this position is the best for buyers and sellers to create long term, trusted partnerships where we all prosper – a key component of the Healy vision!

Our goals for 2025 are to continue to strengthen our partnership with all our stakeholders in the areas of innovation, service, ESG stewardship, competitive pricing, technical support and all the other good stuff on the list – and we plan to do it with a smile on faces, because we are all having fun.

Maybe the last bit is the biggest stretch, but it doesn’t hurt to try

We look forward to communicating and meeting with you all soon, in whichever guise that takes, and assure you of our very best attention in 2025.

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RESOURCES

Healy Group Launches New Recipe Cards

From our development kitchen to yours. We've been busy behind the scenes creating recipe cards to showcase our solutions in action. Our first batch is now live, offering a hands-on way to experience our innovation and bring these ideas to life.

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A Game-Changing Partnership in Sustainable Insect Protein

Read about our strategic partnership with Divaks to deliver sustainable protein solutions to the Irish and UK markets.

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Rosie's Retirement

Last month, we bid a heartfelt farewell to our wonderful Rosemary Doyle, who is stepping into a well-deserved retirement after more than 20 years with Healy Group. Rosie’s dedication, hard work, and warm personality have made a lasting impact on everyone here, and her contributions have played a key role in the success of the business.

As we celebrate her incredible journey, we invite you to scroll through the photos to the left, capturing some of the many highlights from Rosie’s time with us. We wish her all the best as she embarks on this exciting new chapter.

Enjoy your retirement, Rosie!

Two New Starters in Dublin

This October, we were delighted to welcome two new starters to our team in our Dublin head office.

John Maher joined us as Business Development Manager for our Specialities Division, bringing fresh ideas and enthusiasm to the team. Bartosz Weska stepped into the role of Warehouse Manager, ensuring our operations run seamlessly.

Both have quickly become valued members of the team and are already making a positive impact. Welcome to the team, both!

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Healy Group in Lisbon

The Healy Group team celebrated a fantastic year with a sun-soaked trip to Lisbon in November! From making Pastéis de Nata to exploring by Tuk Tuk, we immersed ourselves in the city’s culture, sights, and flavours.

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Leinster v ASM Clermont Auvergne

The Dublin team enjoyed a fantastic day out watching Leinster take on ASM Clermont Auvergne last month. It was a great match and a brilliant opportunity to spend time together outside the office!

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Leicester Tigers v Ulster

Earlier this month, the team watched Leicester Tigers take on Ulster in the Investec Champions Cup. Alongside fine dining and a tour of the grounds, we were proud to support the Leicester Tigers Foundation.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our Customer Satisfaction Questionnaire. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us.

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Healy Group Retains BRC AA Grade

We're delighted to announce that we have achieved the AA grade for the BRC Storage & Distribution and Agents & Brokers standard once again.

A huge thank you to Sam Beales, Quality Director, and Megan Smith, Quality Administrator for their continued hard work.

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Coalville Christmas Light Switch On

We were proud to sponsor the Coalville Christmas Light Switch-On this year! It was fantastic to see the event bring so much joy to the community.

A big thank you to Coalville Public Radio for allowing us to be a part of such a wonderful local tradition!

You Spoke, We Listened. 2024 Charity Donations.

We invited you to nominate the charitable causes that are closest to your heart, helping us select our end-of-year donations.

We have donated to the following causes, as chosen by you:

  • Cancer Research UK
  • Alzheimer’s UK 
  • Mental Health UK 
  • Centre Point UK  
  • Irish Cancer Research Ireland
  • Alzheimer’s Ireland 
  • Pieta House 
  • Focus Ireland 
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