Linden Foods ‘Beefs Up’ Ulster Rugby Bid for Play-Off Success
Linden Foods in Dungannon, part of the Fane Valley Group, Northern Ireland’s biggest farmers’ co-operative, is helping ‘beef up’ Ulster Rugby’s bid for a home tie in the forthcoming Pro 12 league deciders against Munster and Glasgow.
The company is an Official Supplier to the squad and has been providing fresh 100 per cent local chicken fillets and rump steak for meals for players three times a week.
Niall McCool, Fane Valley Group Communications Manager, says:
“We are delighted to be playing our part in Ulster Rugby’s outstanding achievements in the Pro 12 this season. The squad’s performances to date have been very impressive, which is great for all their supporters, including Linden Foods.”
“This season was a debut year for Ulster Rugby providing their squad with breakfast/meals and for Linden Foods to be able to team up with Ulster Rugby and become Official Supplier is very rewarding. The feedback from players and management staff has been extremely encouraging and to hear that our award winning company is playing a significant role in this seasons success is a testament to the team we have at Linden Foods and our supply chain.”
“It would be fitting to see the team achieving victories over Munster and Glasgow Warriors to earn a place in the upcoming final at the Kingspan Stadium.”
Phil Pollock – Ulster Rugby, Business Development Manager
“Each season Ulster Rugby endeavour to make progress both on and off the pitch. In 2014/15 we believe we have taken great steps forward in many areas including the nutritional support, which we supply the players during each week of the training programme. These efforts have been supported by great partners including the exceptional products of Linden Foods.”
“Throughout this season Linden Foods have supplied the professional players with high quality chicken and beef proteins which allow the players the best possible requirements to support their recovery and development from a strenuous playing and training schedule.”
“We are grateful for the support and partnership which Linden Foods have supplied Ulster Rugby and we look forward to working with them in the seasons to come.”
Linden Foods is a leading Northern Ireland supplier of a range of protein meats including beef, lamb and poultry for customers including most of the leading retailers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. An innovation-focused business, the company has won a series of awards for its meals developed for retailers such as Marks and Spencer.
