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GFSI Conference
Discovery Tours
Tap into Dublin's Innovative Energy!
On behalf of this year’s GFSI Conference Committee, GFSI welcomes you on this Discovery Tour on Monday, the 31st ! There’s no better way to become acquainted with the creative energy that powers this year’s host city than to join a tour and get a behind-the-scenes look into some of the disruptors that started in Dublin and went on to change the world.
To reserve your spot on this tour of Dublin’s hometown heroes, add a Discovery Tour ticket to your basket when registering for the GFSI Conference.
Our Hosts
SuperValu
SuperValu is part of the Musgrave group. Musgrave is a family-owned business with a 147-year history in food retailing and wholesaling. The group operates other food retail brands including Centra and Daybreak in the Republic of Ireland. Musgrave also has a wholesale and retail distribution company in Spain.
SuperValu has 223 stores in the Republic of Ireland. The majority of the stores are franchised, independently owned stores, but there are also a number of company-owned stores primarily run by Musgrave Operating Partners Ireland (MRPI). SuperValu also has a presence in Northern Ireland.
SuperValu currently holds a 20.4% share of Total Grocery in the Republic of Ireland over the 52 weeks up to September 01, 2024.
Tesco Ireland
Tesco is a global retailer with a presence in 5 countries. The product range includes food and beverages, clothing, home appliances, and financial services.
Entering the Republic of Ireland market in 1997, Tesco Ireland now has 177 stores and operates under 3 different store formats: Hypermarket (Tesco Extra), Supermarket (Tesco) and Convenience stores (Tesco Express). Tesco currently hold a 23.2% market share of the Total Grocery market in Ireland. As one of Ireland’s largest private sector employers, Tesco employs over 13,000 people, with a turnover of circa €3 billion pa.
Kerry
Kerry, the Taste & Nutrition company, offers solutions that nourish lives all over the world. From humble beginnings as an Irish dairy co-operative, Kerry has grown into an international food industry leader, with people on the ground in more than 50 countries and a manufacturing network of more than 137 locations globally. Kerry has a strong food heritage that is coupled with over 40 years of experience, global insights and market knowledge, culinary and applications expertise as well as its unique solutions which enables it to anticipate and address its customers’ needs.
Please Note
- The tours will take place on Monday, March 31st, 2025, the day before the conference officially opens.
- Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to secure yours soon.
- If you’ve registered for the Discovery Tours, we strongly recommend arriving on Sunday 30th, at the latest, as the tour buses will depart early on the morning of Monday 31st.
