BRITVIC Ireland has marked their ongoing sustainability commitment with orchard planting at Newcastle West. Jeff Brennan (above) Ballygowan Marketing Manager pictured at Ballygowan’s Newcastle West facility as staff took part in the orchard planting event. Britvic Ireland is one of the leading soft drinks companies in Ireland. Today, they are well-known for iconic Irish brands such as Ballygowan, MiWadi, Club, TK and Cidona. READ ALSO: Green Limerick: New e-map to explore outdoor spaces in city and countyty The event in Limerick follows the recent launch of Ballygowan Hint of Fruit Apple flavour, which is now available in selected retailers across Ireland and adds to the Ballygowan Hint of Fruit family which already has flavours including strawberry, summer fruits, and mango and passion fruit.  The planting of 16 pollinator-friendly native apple trees is a welcome addition to existing biodiversity and sustainability initiatives at the Newcastle West facility, including the use of 100% renewable electricity sourced from a wind farm in Tipperary. The Newcastle West site is also an official Area of Conservation for the native black honey-bee following the installation of five colony beehives last May to mark World Bee Day. placeholder image
BRITVIC Ireland has marked their ongoing sustainability commitment with orchard planting at Newcastle West. Jeff Brennan (above) Ballygowan Marketing Manager pictured at Ballygowan’s Newcastle West facility as staff took part in the orchard planting event. Britvic Ireland is one of the leading soft drinks companies in Ireland. Today, they are well-known for iconic Irish brands such as Ballygowan, MiWadi, Club, TK and Cidona. READ ALSO: Green Limerick: New e-map to explore outdoor spaces in city and countyty The event in Limerick follows the recent launch of Ballygowan Hint of Fruit Apple flavour, which is now available in selected retailers across Ireland and adds to the Ballygowan Hint of Fruit family which already has flavours including strawberry, summer fruits, and mango and passion fruit.  The planting of 16 pollinator-friendly native apple trees is a welcome addition to existing biodiversity and sustainability initiatives at the Newcastle West facility, including the use of 100% renewable electricity sourced from a wind farm in Tipperary. The Newcastle West site is also an official Area of Conservation for the native black honey-bee following the installation of five colony beehives last May to mark World Bee Day. 

PICTURES: Weather holds out for orchard planting in Newcastle West!

By Limerick Live Reporter
Published 26th Feb 2025, 09:00 GMT

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Jennifer Young pictured at Ballygowan’s Newcastle West facility as staff took part in an orchard planting event to mark Britvic’s ongoing commitment to biodiversity and sustainability.

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Jennifer Young pictured at Ballygowan’s Newcastle West facility as staff took part in an orchard planting event to mark Britvic’s ongoing commitment to biodiversity and sustainability.

Kevin McGourty, Senior Sustainability Manager at Britvic Ireland pictured at Ballygowan’s Newcastle West facility as staff took part in an orchard planting event to mark Britvic’s ongoing commitment to biodiversity and sustainability.

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Kevin McGourty, Senior Sustainability Manager at Britvic Ireland pictured at Ballygowan’s Newcastle West facility as staff took part in an orchard planting event to mark Britvic’s ongoing commitment to biodiversity and sustainability.

Jennifer Young and Sian Young, Sustainable Business and Corporate Affairs Director at Britvic Ireland pictured at Ballygowan’s Newcastle West facility as staff took part in an orchard planting event to mark Britvic’s ongoing commitment to biodiversity and sustainability.

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Jennifer Young and Sian Young, Sustainable Business and Corporate Affairs Director at Britvic Ireland pictured at Ballygowan’s Newcastle West facility as staff took part in an orchard planting event to mark Britvic’s ongoing commitment to biodiversity and sustainability.

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