We are conscious of our responsibility to operate as a sustainable business and are committed to doing that well. That means having a purpose beyond profit – one that ensures we give equal priority to reducing our impact on the environment and increasing the positive difference we can make in society. This ethos applies across every area of our operations and we are very proud of our progress to date.
This programme enables businesses across Ireland’s food industry to set and achieve measurable sustainability targets that respect the environment and serve local communities more effectively.
For Alison, Arthur Mallon Foods has always been part of the family. Her father started working with Arthur in the original butcher’s shop, delivering orders on the bike before becoming the very first Arthur Mallon Foods van driver. So, when Alison joined the company at 15 for a summer job wrapping sausages, it felt like the most natural thing in the world.
Alison Lynch, Quality Assurance Officer
Next year will mark 40 years since Tony Murphy first walked through the doors at Arthur Mallon Foods. Over the decades, Tony has worked in just about every corner of Arthur Mallon Foods, from production, to dispatch, to maintenance. Today, he’s a Facilities Engineer, but he still talks fondly about those early days side-by-side with Paddy on the line. When asked to describe Mallons in three words, Tony didn’t miss a beat: “Happy go lightly"
Tony Murphy, Facilities Engineer
At Arthur Mallon Foods, culinary innovation means pushing the boundaries of flavour and tradition to create extraordinary food experiences. It's about blending heritage with creativity, crafting products that inspire chefs, delight families, and bring people together around the table. Innovation is at the heart of everything we do – from our kitchens to yours.
Derek Argue, Culinary Innovation Manager
"I wouldn’t leave and go anywhere else. They have always been very good to me." And after four decades, Paddy still says the same thing about Arthur Mallon Foods as she did on day one: "It’s busy and lovely."
Paddy Lappin
I used to hear people talk about Mallons all the time, and I thought, "He [Paddy] must be a great entrepreneur, the way everyone talks about him." I remember saying to myself, "I need to find out how to work for this man!"
Pamela Hughes, Head of Finance
At Arthur Mallon Foods, every voice matters. We don’t just see roles, we see stories, and the people behind them. That genuine care and connection is what makes this a place where work feels meaningful.
Cathy Flynn, HR Manager
We try to live our value of legacy through the implementation of the most sustainable practices across all functions of the business. We strive to minimise our environmental impact ensuring long term viability through best practices on waste reduction, energy efficiency, responsible water management and supply chain transparency.
Brian Walsh, Managing Director
"I started in Mallons in November 95 and now 30 years later I never found the need to look for another job which says it all." Helen spent almost three decades in quality and technical before moving into her current role as Head of Operations. Through every challenge, it's the sense of family that has kept Helen here. When asked to sum up what Mallons means to her, she doesn't hesitate: "Family. Supportive. Progressive."
Helen Doran, Head of Operations
Our 5 Year Sustainability Plan
We are very proud of being a member of the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan, by ensuring that all our green areas become an opportunity to help biodiversity by taking actions that make our land as pollinator-friendly as possible. We encourage all our suppliers to report on their efforts, big or small, to implement such actions across their businesses.
Below are just some of the simple steps we are taking to make sure Arthur Mallon Foods is a Pollinator friendly business.
- Identify and protect areas that are best for pollinators
- Cut the grass less frequently and lift the cuttings
- Plant pollinator-friendly species (native and ornamental)
- Provide nesting places for wild bees
- Eliminate or reduce use of pesticides
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