– Sysco is expanding its portfolio with the addition of three brands produced in Northern Ireland.

 – The company has announced an exclusive distribution deal making it the sole Irish distributor for Long Meadow Cider’s award-winning pure apple juices, sparkling juices, and apple cider vinegar.

 – Forest Feast, Co. Armagh’s premium plant-based snack brand, and Maine 1949, the reimagined range from QuenchCo Ltd. are also now listed with the company.

 

Sysco, Ireland’s specialist foodservice provider, has announced an exclusive distribution deal with County Armagh-based Long Meadow Cider.

Sysco will be the sole Irish distributor of the family-run producer’s award-winning pure and sparkling apple juices, and apple cider vinegar, which are now available to Sysco’s 11,000+ customer base.

The announcement comes off the back of a series of recent additions to Sysco’s growing portfolio of local brands, including Forest Feast, a Co. Armagh plant-based snacking brand introduced in May, and Maine 1949, the new premium range from QuenchCo Ltd., producers of one of Northern Ireland’s most iconic soda brands.

 

Speaking on the exclusive distribution deal and the recent additions to Sysco’s extensive portfolio Mark Lee, Chief Executive, Sysco Ireland, said:

“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.”

A family-run business rooted in the orchards of County Armagh, Long Meadow Cider brings three generations of tradition, quality, and sustainable farming to its award-winning range of apple-based products.

Speaking on the exclusive distribution deal with Sysco, Alannah McKeever Tourism and Sales Executive,Long Meadow Cider, said:

“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.”

Known for its globally inspired, locally crafted snacks, Forest Feast joins Sysco’s portfolio with a range that caters to rising consumer demand for natural yet indulgent, on-the-go snacks.

Odhran Magee, National Account Executive at Forest Feast, said:

“Our Forest Feast snacks are growing +42% 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 60% 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.”

Home to the newly rebranded Maine 1949 range – a nostalgic reinvention of one of Northern Ireland’s most beloved soda brands, QuenchCo Ltd., locally crafted, premium glass bottled sodas are free from artificial sweeteners and preservatives, and feature original, classic recipes including the Maine Pineapple Soda, American Cream Soda and Brown Lemonade.

Luke Harkness – Founder and MD QuenchCo LTD, said

 

“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.”

Long Meadow Cider, Forest Feast, and selected products from the Maine 1949 range are now available for order through Sysco Ireland. For pricing, availability and ordering details, contact your local Sysco sales representative.

The Long Meadow Cider range offered by Sysco includes:

  • Pure Apple Juices
  • Sparkling Apple juices
  • Apple Cider Vinegar

The Forest Feast range offered by Sysco includes:

  • Forest Feast Salted Dark Chocolate Almonds 40g
  • Forest Feast Salted Dark Chocolate Cashews 40g
  • Forest Feast Valencia Orange Chocolate Almonds 40g
  • Forest Feast 60% Cocoa Dark Chocolate Cherries 40g
  • Forest Feast Honey & Sea Salt Roasted Nut Mix 40g
  • Forest Feast Salt & Vinegar Roasted Nut Mix 40g
  • Forest Feast Salt & Black Pepper Roasted Nut Mix 40g

The Maine range offered by Sysco includes:

  • Pineapple Soda
  • Raspberry Soda
  • American Cream Soda
  • Cloudy Lime
  • Brown Lemonade
  • Classic Craft Cola

About Sysco Ireland

 

Sysco Ireland is the leading food service provider on the island of Ireland and has been part of the Sysco Corporation, the leading global foodservice distribution company since 2009. Serving more than 11,000+ customers, Sysco Ireland employs over 1,700 people across Ireland and sources over 10,000 food products worldwide with 70% sourced locally across the island of Ireland. Sysco Ireland acquired Classic Drinks in 2019 and in 2024 acquired Ready Chef, a specialist supplier of fresh and prepared produce solutions, further broadening its product portfolio to support its continued growth strategy.

About Sysco

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 76,000 colleagues, the company operates 340 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 730,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2024 that ended June 29, 2024, the company generated sales of more than $78 billion. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2023 Sustainability Report and 2023 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at www.sysco.com.

 

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