Long Meadow’s pure apple juice hits the mark with top Irish grocer
Loughgall’s Long Meadow Cider, one of Ireland’s leading and most successful
producers of award-winning ciders, apple juice and apple cider vinegar, has gained
significant business with a top retailer across Ireland.
In addition to a breakthrough deal with Marks and Spencer (M&S), Long Meadow, a
pioneering family business and FoodNi member, has won an award from Ireland’s
CIE Tours as a top visitor attraction in Northern Ireland.
Owned by leading apple farmers and processors Pat and Catherine McKeever and
other member of the family, Long Meadow began supplying still apple juice to all 37
M&S food halls – 21 in Northern Ireland and 16 in the Republic of Ireland last
Wednesday.
Catherine, commenting on the latest listing, says: “We are thrilled to have started
supplying our pure apple juice in 750ml bottles to such an important supermarket
network throughout Ireland. It’s an immensely encouraging listing by one of the UK
and Ireland’s most respected food stores.”
Based on the family orchards in Co Armagh, Long Meadow grows and processes its
own apples for a wide range of award-winning natural products including juices,
ciders and apple cider vinegar for retailers, bars and hotels across Northern Ireland
and parts of the Republic.
The company won major UK Great Taste and Blas na hEireann awards for premium
quality and outstanding taste. It also gained a gold medal in Ireland’s prestigious
Family Business Awards last year
The very progressive producer, in addition, was named Drinks Producer of the Year
2024 in the coveted Good Food Ireland Awards.
The coveted annual award from CIE Tours recognises Long Meadow investment in
tourism from Ireland and further afield. The company organises a regular programme
of tours on the orchards and processing operations to accommodate visitors. This
investment includes the development of the Bramley Barn for visitors to enjoy the
firm’s produce and to learn more about apple processing.
The Bramley Barn has also been the venue for a wide range of events including
shows such a ‘Murder Mystery Nights’.
