Where do the ingredients for Glenisk come from?
Glenisk carries out stringent audits of all suppliers and its products carry certification from the Irish Organic Farmers and Growers Association (IOFGA). Fairtrade Chocolate used in Glenisk low fat desserts and bananas in the fromage frais are Rainforest Alliance Certified. All fruits are organic and all other ingredients are sourced from ethical suppliers. Sources vary according to season and availability of ingredients. However, recent examples include: Strawberries: from Poland. Glenisk selects the varieties with the best taste. The Polish climate encourages slow growth, which ensures depth of flavour. Blueberries: also from Poland. Glenisk uses only wild blueberries, which have a stronger taste than cultivated varieties. Raspberries: are hand picked in the hills of Poland, Serbia and Bulgaria. Rhubarb: is hand-cut from family farms in the Kielce region of Southern Poland. Only the tender, less acid, first crop is used. Peaches: come mainly from Spain and Italy. Bananas: are from C
