Kilkenny farm helps national service deliver 7 million meals
A Kilkenny farm is celebrating a major milestone after helping a meal company deliver 7 million meals to homes across Ireland.
Jason Dunphy, Manager at O'Shea's Farms in Co. Kilkenny, has been supplying potatoes to HelloFresh since the meal kit provider launched in Ireland in November 2022.
Over the past three and a half years, the partnership has helped bring fresh, locally grown Irish produce to thousands of households nationwide.
As HelloFresh marks the delivery of its 7 millionth meal in Ireland, the company is shining a spotlight on the Irish farmers and producers who have helped fuel its growth, with O'Shea's Farms at the heart of that success story.
Based in Piltown, O'Shea's Farms has built a strong reputation for producing high-quality Irish potatoes and has become one of HelloFresh's longest-standing supplier partners in Ireland.
To mark the milestone, HelloFresh partnered with Jason and the team at O'Shea's Farms on a special visual tribute, recognising the contribution Irish farmers have made in bringing fresh ingredients from farm to fork.
"We've worked with HelloFresh since it launched in Ireland in 2022, and it's been fantastic to see how quickly the brand has grown. As a Kilkenny farming business, we're incredibly proud to know that produce grown here is ending up on dinner tables right across the country. Supporting Irish households while showcasing the quality of local farming is something that's very important to us, and we're delighted to have played a part in helping HelloFresh reach this milestone,” Jason Dunphy, Manager at O'Shea's Farms, said.
HelloFresh has continued to strengthen its commitment to Irish sourcing since entering the market, working with suppliers and producers across the country. Every HelloFresh recipe box contains 100% Irish-raised beef, poultry and duck from farmers who meet the highest regulatory standards, alongside premium Irish dairy products and seasonal produce.
Annita Forte, Brand & Marketing Communication Manager at HelloFresh Ireland, said: "While delivering 7 million meals is a fantastic achievement for HelloFresh, this milestone is equally about recognising the Irish suppliers and producers who have supported us every step of the way. Jason and the team at O'Shea's Farms have been valued partners since day one, helping us provide customers with fresh, high-quality Irish ingredients. We're proud to work with local businesses like theirs and to celebrate the role they continue to play in our success."
For Jason and the team at O'Shea's Farms, the milestone highlights the growing demand among Irish consumers for quality local produce and demonstrates how partnerships between Irish farmers and food businesses can help support communities, jobs and sustainable food production.
From fields in Kilkenny to kitchens across Ireland, O'Shea's Farms has helped supply ingredients for millions of meals, making this latest HelloFresh milestone a proud moment not only for the company, but for Irish farming too.