A Monaghan company is set to become the first Irish egg company to supply produce to South East Asia.
Bord Bia announced last week that Nest Box Egg Company in Castleblayney would make history when they start to export to Singapore.
This comes at the same time the news has emerged that the company has acquired Cavan company Clonarn Clover Limited., something sales director Brian Eivers says shows their confidence in the egg industry'.
In a statement to Northern Sound Margaret Farrelly from Clonarn Clover said they are 'delighted' with the sale and after 34 years in the egg industry are looking forward to retirement.
Breifne O'Brien, a journalist with Agriland, said these are exciting developments for the poultry industry:
Statement from Brian Eivers - Sales Director of Nest Box Egg Company :
We are delighted to have been afforded the opportunity to The acquisition is a measure of our confidence in the egg industry and underlines our commitment to our customers, producers and our colleagues.
The pioneering and innovative approach to the development of the Free Range shell and processing egg market by Margaret and Leo Farrelly is to be hugely admired. We wish them both a very well-earned, happy, and healthy retirement.
Statement from Margaret Farrelly - Clonarn Clover Ltd. :
Thank you for your interest in the change taking place within Clonarn Clover Ltd.
Leo & I have worked passionately in the egg industry for almost 34 years. We enjoyed and loved every minute of that time and received acknowledgement over the years for the flair and colour along with innovation we brought to the industry.
But there comes a time for everything and the time to retire was approaching for us both.
We are absolutely delighted that Adrienne & Brian were interested in our company. The company we built up from 150 hens on day one and we wish them ALL THE BEST and great success in the future.
