A brief introduction to Nature\'s Best Ltd.

1. HEALTHY
CONVENIENT
FOOD FOR
A BETTER
IRELAND
COMMITTED TO PRODUCING
THE BEST, HIGHEST QUALITY, HEALTHY
CHILLED CONVENIENCE FOODS

3. NATURE’S BEST
Nature’s Best Ltd. was founded by its owner and Chairman – Paddy Callaghan – when
he started growing beans sprouts hydroponically in his garage in Co Meath in 1987.
Paddy is the eldest of four sons born in 1954 into a typical Irish family involved in
mixed farming. He studied Mechanical Engineering in UCD and worked abroad for
several years before returning to Ireland in 1978. All of his three brothers are not just
actively involved in, but are totally committed to quality food production in Ireland.
In Ireland we are fortunate to live on an island with excellent arable land and a temperate climate which is
ideal for commercial production of various key agricultural crops, livestock and dairy products. Ireland is
recognised as having world class product development, quality control and food production systems and our
country’s geographical location and infrastructure is ideally suited to boost Ireland’s huge export potential.
Nature’s Best Ltd. is a proactive responsible, well invested, labour intensive, quality food producer and is
fully committed to growing Ireland’s great food industry to achieve its full potential.
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4. OUR AIM
To be recognised by our customers and consumers as the
leading supplier in the prepared Chilled Convenience
Sector and also to be recognised as a responsible
employer within our community.
To contribute positively and promote increased
consumption of healthy, produce based chilled
convenience foods – thereby helping improve the overall
health of the nation and strength of the economy.

5. OUR KEY OUR OFFER TO
BUSINESS BUSINESS CUSTOMERS
CUSTOMERS Highest likely net profit margin and lowest risk exposure to retail
supermarket chain and food service partners.
Major quality focused retailers and Maximum possible shelf life consistent with good quality thus
national food service operators requiring minimising supermarket wastage and ‘out of dates’.
close working relationships with
professional, established food safety Actively growing our customer’s overall market share.
conscious suppliers who are well invested,
rigorously audited and fully committed to Highest possible ROI and positive ‘Multiplier Effect’
growing consumer usage and purchases of for Republic of Ireland.
Irish manufactured added value products.
Quickest response to fluctuating
market peaks and troughs.
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7. WHY NATURE’S BEST?
Most efficient market leading supplier with dedicated well invested
production and fully supported facilities.
Best processor understanding of fast evolving consumer needs,
new product trends and market opportunities.
Highest level of Food safety and product quality systems.
Most responsive and flexible to regular peaks and troughs in
fluctuating sales levels, enabling best service.
Proven team dedicated to surpassing customer needs.
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8. NATURE’S BEST SUMMARY
Delivery Vehicle
The Nature’s Best Team
Products In-Store

9. NATURE’S BEST Drogheda
SUMMARY
Established in 1987
Located in Drogheda beside M1
200 Employees and 250+ Products
70,000 sq.ft. purpose built factory
Customers – Most major Irish retailers
> €20m Investment
All products delivered daily nationwide
United Fresh (Trade Association) Main Bord Member
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10. PRODUCT RANGE

11. PRODUCT RANGE
Novel Fresh Salads Side Salads
Leafy Salads Bowl Salads
Prepared Vegetables Counter Salads (Bulk)
Pre-pack Wet Salads Mayonnaise/Dressings
Stir-Frys Sandwich Fillers
Lunch Salads Pasta/Protein Salads
Meal Pots Buffet/Salad Bars
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12. TECHNICAL STRENGTHS & ACCREDITATIONS

13. TECHNICAL STRENGTHS
& ACCREDITATIONS
Very Experienced And Competent Technical Management Team
Our Own Supplier And Process Specifications
BRC Accreditation – Issue 4
Tesco ‘Blue Flag’ Status
EU Meat Export Licence In Place
Campden Accredited On-site Microlaboratory
Founder Members Of European Fresh Cut Producers Association
International Board Member of United Fresh Produce Association
Participant in EU ISA Fruit Research Association
2006 Bord Bia “Best Prepared Vegetable Producer”
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14. PRODUCTION

15. RAW MATERIAL
STRATEGY
Best Available Raw Material Used
Strict Raw Material Specifications
Direct Grower Sourcing – Ireland/ UK & Spain
Growers Operate To Our Technical Standards
Strictly Controlled Well Developed ERP System
Unbroken Chilled Temperature Chain In Complete
Sourcing, Production And Distribution Chain
Full Traceability

16. VISITORS
Tom Stenzel – United Fresh USA,
Paddy Callaghan – Nature’s Best, Stefanie Smith –
United Fresh USA and Des Ferris – Nature’s Best
Leading European Food Scientists Left to right: Paddy Callaghan – Nature’s Best, Jim Mulcahy – Enterprise Ireland,
visiting Nature’s Best Frank Ryan, CEO – Enterprise Ireland and Des Ferris – Nature’s Best

17. HOW DO WE GET
TO MARKET?
By building strong levels of technical safety and quality
competencies that are recognised as ‘Best in Class’ and
superior to all competitors.
Then using major distribution, warehousing and logistics
networks to service retail and food service outlets.
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19. FUTURE OUTLOOK
EAT 5 A DAY is now important to every customer
“MEAL DEALS” are becoming very popular
Locally sourced produce is becoming a key customer requirement
Food industry presents huge opportunities in new job creation
Local multiplier effect is becoming very relevant
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21. EAT PRODUCED SHOP SMART EVERYBODY
HEALTHY IN IRELAND Nature’s Best products
are on sale nationwide WINS
Eat more salads, fruit Lower carbon within twelve hours Shop for your health.
and vegetables as part foot print and of production. Shop for freshness.
of a healthier lifestyle. lower food miles. Shop for Ireland.
We are in business thanks to the ongoing help and
support of Bord Bia, Enterprise Ireland, our great staff and
especially our loyal and faithful customers for whom we
hope we produce a worthwhile product – to all who make
our business possible – a very sincere THANK YOU.
Drogheda Nature’s Best Limited,
Greenvale Park, Donore Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland.
Tel: 041 98 77 500 Email: paddy.callaghan@naturesbest.ie
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