Council partnered with Moy Park in August to host the fun-filled Biodiversity University programme, providing families with the opportunities to get outdoors, and learn more about their local wildlife and environment.

Activities included tree identification and seed gathering from Hazel trees. Gathering the seeds, nuts and fruits at this time of year is vital so that the next generation of life-giving trees, shrubs and hedgerows will continue to flourish.

Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna, said: “Mid and East Antrim Borough Council staff from Parks and the Open Spaces Development Team were delighted to take Moy Park staff through a brief experiential introduction to biodiversity. Given the current levels of biodiversity loss globally, we are trying to encourage more tree planting and educate our residents so our green spaces will be there for future generations.

“Initiatives such as today’s workshop help to spread the word about conservation, the need to gather seeds and become more invested in nature.”

Emma Herron, Health, Safety & Environment Officer, Moy Park, said: “We were delighted to join the team at Ecos Nature Park and see for ourselves what is on our doorstep.

“We learnt how to ID the trees by species and collected seeds. We also found out more about how to process and prepare seeds for growing, and how to sow them and plant them out – gaining little tips to help wildlife in our own gardens and suggestions about what we could grow at home.”

“Biodiversity plays a crucial role in our sustainability strategy at Moy Park and our ambition to reach Net Zero by 2040. We recognise the significant role we have to play in protecting the biodiversity and ecosystems within our operations and communities and take pride in placing this at the heart of our business.”

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Following Moy Park’s successful launch with Pilgrim’s Food Masters Northern Ireland direct to store team in January 2023, the brand has since joined forces with the Republic of Ireland team, which will further build brand presence and distribution in the Irish market.

As well as being Ireland’s number one chicken brand, Moy Park is a top 15 UK food company. Its parent company, Pilgrim’s, who also owns Pilgrim’s Food Masters is one of the world’s largest high-quality food producers and leaders in global food innovation.

The Pilgrim’s Food Masters direct to store team covers eight different routes in Northern Ireland and twelve routes in the Republic of Ireland, servicing NISA, Russell’s, Costcutter, independent stores and family-owned businesses.

Elizabeth Adair, Ireland Commercial Manager at Moy Park, explains the benefits of the new partnership,

“This is a fantastic opportunity for the Moy Park brand. Working in collaboration with the Pilgrim’s Food Masters direct to store team will give us greater shelf presence and increased distribution across Ireland during our 80^th anniversary year.

We offer a wide range of products including our popular Garlic & Herb Kievs, Flamegrilled Chunky Chicken Breast Pieces and many more which are now available to list in stores across Ireland.”

Patrick Donaghy, Senior National Account Manager for Pilgrim’s Food Masters, added:

“We are really excited about adding the Moy Park brand to our ROI direct to store offering – distribution of a branded chicken range will really complement the suite of products we already distribute.

We have fantastic relationships with retailers in NI and ROI supplying Denny and other well-known brands and this will further strengthen our offering of leading brands to our customers”.

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Those with years of continued service ranging from 20-50 years, who cumulatively have achieved 4,000 years working with the company, were recognised at the special awards ceremony which was attended by their family and friends.

Moy Park’s President Chris Kirke said “We are delighted to have so many long serving employees dedicated to Moy Park her in Northern Ireland. Across the business, they have built their careers with us and built our company into the successful, sustainable, growing business it is today.

“I want to congratulate all those recognised at the celebration event and thank them for their dedication and long service to Moy Park.”

Those celebrating years of continued service ranging from 20-50 years with Moy Park are pictured at the Hilton Hotel, Belfast following a special awards ceremony in recognition of their long service. 

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