Company History and Background

Founded: 1966

Husband and wife team, Dan Joe and Margaret Kelleher began egg production in 1966 to supplement the farm income. They started with 700 hens in a barn at the home farm. Thanks to country markets and local shops and bakeries, and sheer hard work, the business grew each year. Today, Riverview remains a family run business. Dan Joe and Margaret’s son, D.J, is the Managing Director, while Mary Kelleher is Financial Director. Alf Smiddy is non-executive Chairman. Riverview provides employment in the local Watergrasshill area for approximately 24 people. A further 40 people are employed on a national level, through our family operated production farms. Riverview is in a very prized position as it is the largest producer/packer, located on the south coast, and outside of the poultry concentrated area of Monaghan. This gives Riverview a very strong lead in preventative disease control. All eggs produced for Riverview are produced to the very high Bord Bia EQAS and BRC standards (AA certification). All production farms are family owned and operated as part of a family farm unit, which ensures the strictest controls and more “hands on” running of the farms. Riverview is a valued supplier partner to Dunnes Stores, SuperValu and Centra, Tesco Irl for over 30 years. In 2015 Riverview was delighted to join the growing family of Irish suppliers in ALDI Irl. Riverview is also a supply partner into Londis, Costcutter and Gala Symbol group of retailers. Riverview is the major egg supply partner to Pallas Foods in the Republic of Ireland, and also supplies many other wholesale and food services groups, such as Keeling’s, Total Produce etc. Thanks to the business partnership with the major retailers and food services groups, Riverview continues to grow and invest heavily in our production base. This ensures we were fully compliant with all EU and national welfare legislation. Riverview is part of the Bord Bia Brand Forum initiative. This initiative assists companies to develop and grow their brands and indeed the food category which they are part of. Riverview has seen its brand grow to now being recognised as the second largest egg brand in Ireland. Riverview was shortlisted for the Bord Bia 2013 Food Awards. Riverview is a fully certified member of the ever growing family of Irish producers and manufacturers as a member of the Origin Green – Sustainability Initiative. This is a Bord Bia initiative to nurture and grow the sustainable production of food for generations to come. Under a five-year plan, Riverview has set targets for energy use, waste, transport emissions, water, and social responsibility. This initiative also formalises Riverview’s commitment to local community based charities and organisations. Riverview Eggs Ltd is committed to providing safe, legal and the highest quality product and services through adhering to the highest standards and practices, in all its operations.

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