SPAR Names Top NI Suppliers
SPAR has highlighted its focus on sourcing the best fresh, locally-produced food with an awards event for its top suppliers.
The Henderson Group held the SPAR Local Suppliers’ Awards at the Balmoral Show to mark the excellent produce, practices and ranges of the companies it works with.
The Best Local Supplier Award went to Ballyclare company Fred C Robinson, a supplier of branded and own label pork products to the Henderson Group for almost 25 years.
Newry-based Around Noon was named the supplier of the Best New SPAR Range for its exclusive range of SPAR and Streat branded sandwiches and wraps.
K&G McAtamney was the winner of the Tomorrow Matters award, presented to the company which gives back to its own community, the environment and/or encourages team development.
Neal Kelly, Henderson Group’s Fresh Food director and head of the judging panel, said: “The three categories in which we shortlisted represent what is most important to us as a business; giving our shoppers excellent ranges to choose from, sourcing locally produced traceable food and of course CSR.
“We feel we have three very worthy winners and importantly, companies that reflect our values.”
*Pictured top: (From left) Winners at the SPAR Local Supplier Awards Gordon McAtamney, K&G McAtamney, Alvin Donaghy, Fred C Robinson and David Graham, Around Noon are joined by Neal Kelly (second right), Fresh Food director
