BWG Foods has today signed a major new agreement with Donnelly Fruit & Veg (“Donnelly’s”) resulting in the establishment of a new nationwide supply chain for the Group. The exclusive three year partnership, valued at €50 million, will see Donnelly’s manage the supply of chilled and fresh produce to approximately 900 SPAR, EUROSPAR, MACE and

Harrington’s EUROSPAR Kinsale officially opened its doors to the local community today with a celebration of family fun that included balloon making, face painting, magic tricks and music from the DJ. Following a €100,000 investment in the premises, the new supermarket boasts a full Deli and Fruit and Veg section as well as a Tim

PJ Heslin from Maynooth, Co. Kildare got a once in a lifetime opportunity to personally meet Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard at Richmond Park in Inchicore this weekend after winning a nationwide MACE competition in which one child was selected for an exclusive ‘meet and greet’ with the football great. The competition was run

McCarthy’s EUROSPAR Kilkenny has been honoured at a prestigious industry award event, taking home the prize for Ireland’s Most Improved Store at this year’s Best in Fresh Awards held in The Four Seasons Hotel, Dublin. Organised by industry magazine, Checkout, the Awards are held in association with Connacht Gold, Skoda Ireland, Donnelly Fresh Foods and

The BWG Group was acquired from the French drinks company Pernod Ricard in August 2002 following a management buy-out which was supported by Electra Partners, the London based venture capital company. The management buyout was led by leading Irish businessman Leo Crawford

BWG Foodservice is established.

BWG acquires Punch & Co. (Vantage Wholesale), the MACE wholesaler in Munster.

BWG acquires Appleby Westward, the SPAR wholesaler in South West England. XL Symbol group is launched. EUROSPAR and SPAR EXPRESS formats are lauched.

MAXOL/MACE partnership deal is signed.

BWG acquires J&J Hasletts, the MACE wholesaler in Northern Ireland.

Greenhills Wines & Spirits is created by BWG.

Newhill is formed incorporating Eight to Twelve with BWG as minority shareholder.