Claire, agree, but that should also be for all supermarkets. They all make huge benefits on products such as milk or meat for which producers get a very low price. In an ideal world, we would be able to buy directly from the producers
I have been to Mannings loads of times and it’s fantastic, a rare and beautiful little gem of a place. It would be a disaster if places like that didn’t survive this stupid recession and rip-off merchants did.
I get what you’re saying Nanazolie but Tescos’ policy regarding local suppliers is particularly egregious and is being piloted in the new Douglas store in Cork.
My opinion is that there is a place for Tesco and there is a place for shops like Mannings. I wouldn’t rate one above the other but I would pick and choose what I wanted from both.
Went to Tesco this morning (I know, I know, but with the weather, I didn’t fancy a trip to the farmers’ market). Tey had a sign waxing lyrical about their engagement to Irish producers. And how the customers could find the Irish brands they lovd on their sheles because they listen to their customers! How cynical is this?
Friday 5 June, 2009 at 12:20 am
And get out of Tesco in Cork.
Friday 5 June, 2009 at 12:33 am
Sorry, I posted early there.
After all that has been reported on Tesco in Ireland , surely this is the biggest reason to stay out of there?
Friday 5 June, 2009 at 9:56 am
Claire, agree, but that should also be for all supermarkets. They all make huge benefits on products such as milk or meat for which producers get a very low price. In an ideal world, we would be able to buy directly from the producers
Friday 5 June, 2009 at 10:01 am
I have been to Mannings loads of times and it’s fantastic, a rare and beautiful little gem of a place. It would be a disaster if places like that didn’t survive this stupid recession and rip-off merchants did.
Friday 5 June, 2009 at 10:04 am
I get what you’re saying Nanazolie but Tescos’ policy regarding local suppliers is particularly egregious and is being piloted in the new Douglas store in Cork.
Friday 5 June, 2009 at 10:06 am
My opinion is that there is a place for Tesco and there is a place for shops like Mannings. I wouldn’t rate one above the other but I would pick and choose what I wanted from both.
Friday 5 June, 2009 at 10:25 am
Maybe substitute Tesco for an Irish store that better supports Irish suppliers eg Dunnes or Super Valu.
Saturday 6 June, 2009 at 2:25 pm
Went to Tesco this morning (I know, I know, but with the weather, I didn’t fancy a trip to the farmers’ market). Tey had a sign waxing lyrical about their engagement to Irish producers. And how the customers could find the Irish brands they lovd on their sheles because they listen to their customers! How cynical is this?