Aran Candy, which is known as The Jelly Bean Factory, has won the top SFA National Small Business Award 2008. The prize was awarded at a ceremony in Dublin last night.
Aran Candy was founded in 1998 by father and son duo Peter and Richard Cullen. The company is dedicated to producing gourmet jelly beans.
Aran Candy distributes its produce throughout Europe, the Middle East, Far East, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. The company is due to open a larger plant in Blanchardstown due to its growth.
The other winners were:
MANUFACTURING AWARD - Ecocem Ireland
FOOD & DRINK AWARD - Aran Candy
SERVICES AWARD - Home Instead Senior Care
OUTSTANDING SMALL BUSINESS (up to five employees) - Atomic Sports
BEST IN HR DEVELOPMENT AWARD (up to 50 employees) - CCP Recruitment
INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR (up to 50 employees) - Easy Fix Rubber Products
