Leadership promotions at Finnebrogue
We’re delighted to share two well-deserved leadership promotions at Finnebrogue as we continue to grow together as one Sofina business. After 15 years of outstanding contribution to Finnebrogue, Joe Stranney has been promoted to Regional Director, Operations, now leading our Value Added, Bacon and Vegetarian sites. Joe’s leadership and commitment to our people have played […]
Food Manufacture Excellence Awards – “Outstanding Community Engagement”
Finnebrogue was awarded the coveted title of “Outstanding Community Engagement” at the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards in London (February 2026), following a rigorous two-stage judging process. The judges recognised Finnebrogue’s long-standing commitment to ‘giving back’ to its local community through a wide-ranging strategy focused on wellbeing, youth development, education and sustainability. Central to this is […]
Celebrating Apprenticeship Week at Finnebrogue
This Apprenticeship Week, meet James, an apprentice engineer at Finnebrogue. James joined Finnebrogue in 2020 as a Trainee Machine Operator, taking his first step into a career that would continue to grow and evolve. Eager to learn, he progressed into the NPD team, supporting the production side of new product development, before moving into a […]
Finnebrogue Executive Joins Leading NI Climate Change-Makers
Sam Turner, Sustainability Executive at Finnebrogue, has been selected to take part in the Northern Ireland 30 Under 30 Climate Change-Makers Programme 2026, a highly regarded initiative that recognises and supports emerging leaders in climate action. The programme aims to identify, inspire, and empower 30 young leaders who can play a key role in shaping […]
People-First Culture Fuels Finnebrogue’s Continued Success
Finnebrogue’s acquisition by Sofina Foods Europe in 2025 marked the next chapter in a long-standing partnership, strengthening the end-to-end supply chain from farm to fork and opening access to a wider global footprint. Ulster Business Magazine spoke to members of Finnebrogue’s senior leadership team about innovation, culture and investment in talent. In particular how a […]
Celebrating 190 years of long service at Finnebrogue!
On the 4th December 2025, we enjoyed a wonderful evening celebrating 19 colleagues as they marked an incredible milestone — their 10-year Long Service anniversary. Now in its third year, our Long Service Awards have become one of the most meaningful moments in the Finnebrogue calendar. It’s an opportunity to pause, reflect and recognise the […]
20 Million Pigs in Blankets heading to Asda for Christmas
Festive foodies are in for a treat this Christmas as a mouthwatering 22 million Pigs in Blankets hit Asda stores from our site in Downpatrick. More than two million packs across eight varieties, including Exceptional Bacon Wrapped Chipolatas, OMV! Pigs in Blankets from the retailer’s vegan range and the newly launched Exceptional Hot Maple Pigs […]
Darégal awarded Finnebrogue Supplier Sustainability Award
We are proud to announce that Darégal have received the Finnebrogue Supplier Sustainability Award, the top honour presented to the supplier that most clearly demonstrates consistently high environmental and social standards across every aspect of their operations. Sustainability is central to Darégal’s identity. In 2022, they became a “Société à Mission” – a company with […]
TICKLED PINK FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH!
This October, Finnebrogue is proud to show its support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month by turning our much-loved Naked Bacon and Naked Sausages pink! Throughout the month, our iconic Naked Bacon and Naked Pork Sausage packs will wear a new look in ASDA to help raise awareness and spark conversations about the importance of early […]
FINNEBROGUE EXPANDS GUINNESS® RANGE WITH BACON AND SAUSAGES
Award-winning food producer Finnebrogue, is the only UK producer licensed to make sausages, burgers and bacon with Guinness®. And today it announced two new additions to its successful Guinness® range: Guinness Premium Unsmoked Back Bacon and Guinness Premium Pork Sausages. The launch follows the success of Guinness Premium Beef Burgers in Sainsbury’s earlier this year […]
