In 2024, Loughnane’s increased certified key suppliers, surpassing its milestone by 20%, through audits, policy updates, and structured onboarding focused on sustainability credentials.
In 2024, Loughnane’s advanced its supplier certification strategy, increasing the proportion of key suppliers holding sustainability certifications from 90% in 2023 to 94.7%, surpassing its milestone target of 75%. To support this progress, the company implemented several initiatives, including annual communications to update environmental and sustainability credentials, supplier audits, and the development of a sustainable procurement policy. These actions have strengthened supplier relationships and encouraged the adoption of certifications such as ISO 14001.
New suppliers are onboarded through a structured approval process that includes a detailed questionnaire covering sustainability policies, environmental practices, and
certification status. Where suppliers are not yet accredited, Loughnane’s encourages them to develop and adopt sustainability and environmental policies.
Existing suppliers are reviewed on a risk-assessed basis, ranging from one to three years depending on their profile. Sustainability is a standing agenda item during supplier reviews, where performance across environmental, quality, and operational criteria is assessed. This ensures that sustainability remains a core focus in supplier management and decision-making.
All suppliers used by Loughnane’s comply with local regulations and hold BRC accreditation, supporting high standards of food safety and quality. In addition, the production manager conducts audits on key suppliers to verify compliance.
Finnegan’s Farm, a fifth-generation family business based in Co. Meath, specialises in fresh and par-cooked vegetable products. The company combines traditional farming with innovation to deliver convenient, high-quality potato-based foods using sustainable practices and locally grown produce.
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Founded in 1975 by Sean Loughnane, a third-generation butcher, Loughnane’s began as a retail shop in Galway and has since evolved into a specialist in diverse meat and plant-based products. They now offer sausages, puddings and meal solutions in chilled and frozen forms across Ireland and beyond, incorporating innovation and R&D to meet customer demands.
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Kilbeggan Organic Foods, a family business in Co. Westmeath, produces premium organic oat products from Ballard Organic Farm, in the Lalor family for six generations. Since 2011, they’ve offered award-winning porridge oats and handmade cookies, grown without artificial additives.
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