Tesco Ireland has announced that four Irish food suppliers have acquired €10m in new contracts to expand into Tesco’s United Kingdom (UK) and central European stores, “with Irish food now stocked in hundreds of Tesco stores across the UK, Czechia, Hungary, and Slovakia.”

Tesco has stated that Irish food and drink producers are increasing their global reach “with more than €900m worth of Irish products exported each year to Tesco stores outside Ireland.” Tesco said it purchases approximately €1.6 bn in the value of Irish products annually.

The four Irish suppliers who have secured the contracts produce premium products for Tesco own brand and they include Folláin, Keohane Seafoods, Killowen Farm and Bandon Vale.

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Tesco has said that “Cork based preserves producer Folláin has expanded its international presence fourfold in the past year, growing from 180 to 750 Tesco stores across the group, including new listings in central Europe.”

Keohane Seafoods, based in Cork is now stocked in over 500 Tesco stores in the UK.

Wexford-based yoghurt maker, Killowen Farm, has become successful in the UK with five of its Tesco finest yoghurts now available in 650 UK stores since their launch in September 2025.

Bandon Vale, a Cork-based cheese producer has expanded into central Europe, currently supplying 750 Tesco stores across the group, including in Czechia, Slovakia, and Hungary.

Following the announcement, Tesco Ireland CEO, Geoff Byrne commented: “Irish suppliers are playing an increasingly important role in bringing high quality Irish food to customers across the UK and Europe.”

Bord Bia CEO, Jim O’Toole, commented: “The success of Tesco Ireland suppliers across the UK and Central Europe is a testament to the dedication, innovation, and world-class standards that define Ireland’s agri food sector.

“These achievements reflect Ireland’s growing global reputation and highlight the strength of the partnerships that continue to drive sustainable growth for Irish food and drink internationally.”