About Us

Green Isle has been championing good, convenient, easy-to-make food in Ireland for over 60 years and has become Ireland’s trusted ally for good food.

Greek inspired Green Isle Corn on the Cob

Who We Are

Green Isle has been putting good, nutritious food on Irish dinner tables since 1959. We have a long history of making healthy eating accessible and sustainable for consumers in Ireland.  From classic side dishes of garden peas to flavoursome stir-fry mixes and crispy roast potatoes, we make good food decisions easy.

Green Isle is part of Green Isle Foods, an Irish owned company, that employs over 110 people across two sites in Naas, Co. Kildare and Gurteen, Co Sligo

Our Mission

We’re Ireland’s good food company.

It’s our mission to make goodness accessible to everyone in Ireland.

Green Isle helps making good food decisions easy.

From sustainable packaging to tackling food waste, and ensuring products are as nutritious as possible, Green Isle want to create an Ireland where everyone can eat better and live greener.

That’s… Goodness for All.

 

Our History

29th May 1959

Green Isle Trademark

Green Isle Trademarked

On the 29th of May in 1959, the Green Isle name and logo was first trademarked.

29th May 1959
1968

Green Isle Womans Way advert 1968

Woman's Way Advert

A Women’s Way advert for Green Isle potatoes.  ‘Have fresh new potatoes with your Christmas meals and the turkey will taste even better!’

1968
1974

1974 Green Isle Trademark

New Trademark

In 1974, the Green Isle trademark was updated.

1974
1977

1977 Green Isle Bannow Road

Bannow Road, Cabra, Co. Dublin

In 1977, Green Isle shared offices in Bannow Road, Cabra, Co. Dublin. The product range was Green Isle vegetables in 2lb packs,  2 and 4 pack burgers and 10 pack cod fish fingers.

1977
1980

Jim Says it Green Isle 1980

Frozen Chips and Potato range launched

Green Isle launch new frozen chip and potato range

1980
1981

Green Isle logo Change 1981

Logo Change

In 1981, Green Isle's logo changes.

1981
Jim Says Bus Advert
1981

 

Green Isle 'Jim Says' advertisement

A 1981, Green Isle advertisement on a Dublin bus as part of the 'Jim Says' campaign, claiming frozen Green Isle products are the "Next best thing to growing your own".

1981
1999

The Goodness Frozen In

Green Isle launches a new TV advert, The Goodness Frozen In, in 1999

1999
Packaging Change Green Isle 2010
2010

Packaging Redesign

Green Isle gives packaging a new, fresh look

2010
2017

Cauliflower Rice

Green Isle launch cauliflower rice, a low carb alternative to white rice

2017
Green Isle OOH Xmas Ad 2017
2017

Frozen is Good News Campaign

An out of home campaign to promote Green Isle's frozen vegetables and fruit. The food information label is usually where you read the bad news, with frozen vegetables and fruit there's only good news.

2017
2017

Takeaway Troll Campaign

Green Isle fight the “sure we’ll just get a takeaway” urges.
Showing Irish people that takeaways are not the only quick option when you get home tired and hungry on a weeknight.

2017
2018

New Office Green Isle

Green Isle moves office

Green Isle move from Monread Rd, Naas to Beech House Naas

2018
2018

Food Waste Campaign Launched

Food Waste campaign launched, helping people reduce household food waste using more frozen food as well as following  Green Isle's simple steps to reduce food waste

2018
2020

New Look

Getting to the goodness hasn’t changed, but our look has

2020
Green Isle Serving Up Good
2021

Green Isle launches 'Serving Up Good Since 1959 Campaign'

Brought to life nationally across radio, digital and social platforms. The campaign brings together our Irish heritage, history of innovation and mission to help people eat well.

As one of Ireland’s leading food brands, we have been putting good, nutritious food on Irish dinner tables since 1959. We have a long history of making healthy eating accessible and sustainable for consumers in Ireland. From the classic side dishes of garden peas, to flavorsome stir-fry mixes, to the more modern tastes of cauliflower rice, our range make it easy to eat well. Growing up with Irish families and helping discover new tastes, our range of frozen fruit and vegetables has something for everyone to enjoy!

2021
Derval O'Rourke, brand ambassador for Green Isle  Foods.Photo Joleen Cronin
2022

Derval O’Rourke joins as Brand Ambassador

Three-time Irish Olympian and World Champion Derval O’Rourke has joined the team as Green Isle Brand Ambassador.

2022
Perfect for lunchboxes
2023

Green Isle launches Fruit Snacks

To make eating better, easier, Green Isle launched an exciting, innovative, and convenient fruit snacking range.

Perfect for lunchboxes or on-the-go snacking. Made from 100% fruit.

2023
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Check out the Green Isle Range...

and make sure the goodness gets on to your plate

Green Isle Peas Feta Courgette Mint Salad
Vegetables
Green Isle Cocktail sausage rolls party food
Tasty Sides
Stir fry meal
Stir fry mixes
GreenIsle-PotatoCubedFeta
Potato Range
Pineapple and mango chunks with lunchboxes
Fruit & Fruit Snacks
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