Dublin-based family-owned Milish Bakery has secured a multi-million deal with retailer Marks & Spencer to supply its muffins to 640 M&S stores throughout the UK and Ireland.
Milish Bakery said the deal is a significant boost for it, adding that it has increased its workforce by 20% at its operations at the Citywest site to meet the heightened demand from M&S network of stores across the UK and Ireland.
The new jobs will include a range of roles spanning production, logistics and quality control.
Milish Bakery was established in 1959 by siblings Kitty Coghlan and Liam Coghlan Snr and it specialised in innovation and manufacture of premium ranges of muffins and scones.
The range of muffins to be stocked in the M&S stores include lemon, blueberry, Victoria Sponge and Chocolate muffins.
Gary McCarney, Technical Director at Milish Bakery, said that as producers, they do everything they can to ensure that all of the muffins they make are the best they can possibly be.
"Given our core focus as a producer on quality, we're delighted to have that recognition by M&S and partner with them in bringing our product to customers both across Ireland and the UK," Mr McCarney said.
Eddie Murphy, Country Director for Marks & Spencer Ireland and Northern Ireland, said that as part of the company's ambitious growth plans, it is dedicated to doubling the number of Irish suppliers it collaborates with, reflecting its commitment to sourcing highest quality Irish products which offer real value to its customers.
"This announcement marks a significant milestone in the ongoing transformation of our food business in Ireland and we're delighted to announce this partnership with Milish Bakery and to welcome them as trusted suppliers into the M&S family," he added.
