Artisan chocolatier expands to grow export sales
Quirky artisan chocolatier Neary Nogs is investing to meet the
growing demand for its extensive range of handmade products.
The award winning chocolatier, which is based in Newry, county Down, has moved to a bigger factory unit close to the border between
Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Neary Nogs, a family business owned and managed by husband and wife team Shane and Dorothy Neary, has moved into a 1200sq ft business
park at Flurry Bridge, near Newry.
The premises have been kitted out with new production machinery
enabling the company to increase processing and production capacity.New 200g tubs have been introduced as part of a focus on innovative packaging.
The small company was recently recognised in the Blas na hEireann,
Irish Food Awards for its unique Orange, Basil and Poppy Seed
Fudgery, a chocolate fudge. The company's products are dairy and
gluten free.
Shane Neary, commenting on the expansion, says: "The new premises
give us substantial scope to expand our operations and to respond tothe increasing demand for our chocolates in Northern Ireland.
"The location close to the border with the Republic of Ireland will also provide a platform from which to grow sales there. We've had a number of approaches from people there interested in selling our
chocolates. They are different from other chocolates currently on
the market especially in the Republic."
The company, which recently launched Ireland's first stone ground
'bean to bar' chocolate product from single origin cocoa, has also
diversified into hot chocolate drinks and has launched a pack of
three 70g jars featuring individual helpings of cocoa from Ecuador
and Peru for enthusiasts.
growing demand for its extensive range of handmade products.
The award winning chocolatier, which is based in Newry, county Down, has moved to a bigger factory unit close to the border between
Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Neary Nogs, a family business owned and managed by husband and wife team Shane and Dorothy Neary, has moved into a 1200sq ft business
park at Flurry Bridge, near Newry.
The premises have been kitted out with new production machinery
enabling the company to increase processing and production capacity.New 200g tubs have been introduced as part of a focus on innovative packaging.
The small company was recently recognised in the Blas na hEireann,
Irish Food Awards for its unique Orange, Basil and Poppy Seed
Fudgery, a chocolate fudge. The company's products are dairy and
gluten free.
Shane Neary, commenting on the expansion, says: "The new premises
give us substantial scope to expand our operations and to respond tothe increasing demand for our chocolates in Northern Ireland.
"The location close to the border with the Republic of Ireland will also provide a platform from which to grow sales there. We've had a number of approaches from people there interested in selling our
chocolates. They are different from other chocolates currently on
the market especially in the Republic."
The company, which recently launched Ireland's first stone ground
'bean to bar' chocolate product from single origin cocoa, has also
diversified into hot chocolate drinks and has launched a pack of
three 70g jars featuring individual helpings of cocoa from Ecuador
and Peru for enthusiasts.