About Prestige Foods
Prestige Foods was established by John O’ Connor in 2003. John is a talented chef, who trained in both France and Ireland, and it is his passion for food and culinary training which has enabled the business to grow and flourish over the years from humble beginnings in a small premises in the Listowel town centre to the modern 2000m2 BRC grade A facility in which we operate today.
At Prestige Foods, our mission is to create unique experiences by delivering high-quality culinary products and solutions accompanied by a flexible approach and outstanding service. We are proud to deliver Artisan food products, and our flexible approach means we are big enough to deliver and small enough to listen. On our food production lines, a skilled team of operators produce the best the market has to offer on a daily basis.
Join John, our MD at Prestige Foods, as he prepares delicious Vol-au-Vents for SuperValu’s Signature Range.
Core Values
Performance, passion, and partnership are the core values at the heart of Prestige Foods.
Performance
Performance: Our commitment, reliability, knowledge, expertise, and continuous improvement result in consistent high-quality products, services and customer service. We are committed to quality as to us, quality is everything.
Passion
Partnership
Markets
We are proud to offer a diverse range of award winning, high-quality products – fresh, chilled and frozen, depending on the customer’s needs. Prestige Foods supplies both the food service and the retail markets with the Prestige Professional brand and retail own label products. We serve some of the largest retailers on the island of Ireland, including Musgraves, Dunnes, Tesco, Supervalu, Centra, Aldi & Lidl.
Prestige Foods Ltd also supplies the main players in the foodservice market. Our focus on further developing this market is demonstrated though the regular launch of exciting new products.


Quality Innovation
Since 2008, we have proudly maintained Grade A BRC certification and operate under full approval and regulation by the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine.
Our dedication to quality extends to our ingredients, which are sourced exclusively from our rigorously vetted and approved suppliers. At Prestige Foods, we believe that innovation and quality go hand in hand, delivering products that set the standard for excellence in the food industry.
The Best of Irish & International Ingredients
At Prestige Foods, we carefully source premium raw materials from trusted Irish and international suppliers. Our commitment to quality means we never use artificial flavours or preservatives in our products. Instead, we rely on time-tested recipes crafted with care and prepared in line with the highest industry standards.
To ensure consistent excellence, Prestige Foods has implemented rigorous quality management procedures. These measures enable us to meet or exceed even the most stringent standards, delivering reliable, high-quality products to our customers every time.
The Foundation of Our Quality:
At Prestige Foods, the exceptional quality we deliver is built on:
- Partnering with the Best People: Our dedicated team is at the heart of everything we do.
- Sourcing Premium Ingredients: We select only the finest ingredients to create outstanding products.
- Investing in Cutting-Edge Technology: Advanced processes ensure precision, safety, and consistency.
- Collaborating with Trusted Suppliers: We work closely with reliable partners who share our commitment to excellence.
- Encouraging Innovation: Creative ideas drive progress and set us apart.
- Building Long-Term Relationships: We value enduring partnerships with our customers and stakeholders.
Food Research, Development, and Innovation
Evolving Tastes
Our company’s strength is based on working closely with our customers, developing competitive products that are taken from concept to shelf. Consumer tastes continuously evolve due to changing attitudes, lifestyles and demographics. At Prestige Foods we are dedicated to developing products that meet and exceed current and future consumer tastes. Food research, development and innovation is an important and on-going process within Prestige Foods.
Food Research, Development, and Innovation
We are food innovators supported by an in-house R&D team offering customised product and packaging solutions tailored to meet customers’ diverse eating patterns and evolving taste preferences. Our food technologists work with all our suppliers and customers to offer cost effective, convenient food product solutions that taste simply great. By working with our R&D team, we can help you meet your customers’ demands and in turn grow your business.

Strategy
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Prestige Foods aims to be the leading partner in artisan food production, serving two key channels, Foodservice and Retail. We specialise in delivering a diverse range of fresh, chilled, and frozen high-quality products, combining true craftsmanship with a flexible, customer-centric approach. Our focus is on meeting the evolving needs of our customers while maintaining the highest standards of excellence.
Sustainable Growth & Operational Excellence
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At Prestige Foods, sustainability and operational excellence go hand in hand. We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint through energy-efficient practices, responsible sourcing, and waste reduction—ensuring a greener, cleaner, more eco-friendly future for our business, communities, and the planet.
Our dedication to sustainability is reflected in key initiatives including:
- Energy Efficiency – Our entire facility operates with LED lighting, significantly reducing energy consumption.
- Sustainable Packaging – We use predominantly recycled plastic in our packaging, which can be recycled again, supporting a circular economy.
- Renewable Energy – We have installed solar panels to harness clean energy and lower our carbon footprint.
- Smart Waste Management – By utilising DIOMAC, an advanced ERP system, we optimise waste management processes to minimise food and material waste.
Operating state-of-the-art food production facilities, we deliver artisan, fresh, chilled, and frozen products to leading foodservice and retail brands across Ireland, the UK, Switzerland, France, and Germany. Our dedication to quality, reliability, and innovation is upheld by a skilled team of professionals who ensure the highest standards in food safety, production efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
By continuously investing in staff training, production processes, and green initiatives, we meet the evolving needs of our customers while driving long-term success.