Sysco Ireland signed an exclusive distribution deal with four local suppliers. The products reach Sysco’s 11,000 customer base across Ireland. According to the Limerick based distribution company to the restaurant business, the partnerships emphasise sustainability, quality, innovation and authenticity.
Their deal with Long Meadow Cider from County Armagh is for pure and sparkling apple juices and apple cider vinegar.
Forest Feast from Co. Armagh joined the portfolio in May 2025 with plant-based snacks including 60pc Cocoa Dark Chocolate Cherries and Salted Dark Chocolate Cashews.
Maine 1949 from QuenchCo Ltd. offers premium sodas free from artificial sweeteners and preservatives including Maine Pineapple Soda and American Cream Soda.
Mark Lee shared “We are delighted to introduce these three distinctive producers to the Sysco Ireland portfolio further strengthening our offering to our customers. The new partnerships with Long Meadow Cider, Forest Feast, and QuenchCo Ltd. underscore our continued commitment to championing exceptional local brands who share our values around sustainability, quality, innovation, and authenticity.”
Alannah McKeever shared “Working with Sysco marks an exciting new chapter for our family business. Everything we do is rooted in family, tradition, and a real passion for quality. To have that recognised and backed by a company like Sysco is incredibly encouraging. Together, we’re growing something special and we can’t wait to see where this journey takes us.”
Odhran Magee shared “Our Forest Feast snacks are growing +42pc YoY, with fantastic loyalty across our consumer base. We want to make our snacks available to more consumers in more places. With listings that include fan favourites from 60pc Cocoa Dark Chocolate Cherries to Salted Dark Chocolate Cashews (40g) and Honey & Sea Salt Roasted Nut Mix (40g), we are delighted to partner with Sysco who have an unrivalled reach across the Island of Ireland delivering to thousands of customers every day.”
Luke Harkness shared “We’re incredibly proud to work with Sysco in this new chapter of the Maine story. Maine has always been close to the hearts of people in Northern Ireland, and with Maine 1949, we’re bringing our heritage, unique flavours and quality into the premium foodservice space. Our rebrand is about building something scalable and timeless while rooted in the brand people remember but elevated for today’s market. Sysco shares our values around quality and supporting local brands with a real story, and we’re confident this is the start of something big for Maine not just in the island of Ireland but even further afield.”
