ORGANIC CONFERENCE 2009 Thursday, 2 nd April Opportunities for Organic Producers in Challenging Times

Family company, established 200 Years Sixth th generation Irelands leading Hot Oat Brand Expansion to NI Market in 1995 Supplier to all the major retailers in N. Ireland Ranked 2 nd largest brand (vol) in N.Ireland UK Market Launch in 2003 Supply Tesco, Waitrose, Asda and Sainsbury’s Factory 1961 Ireland’s Oldest Family Food Company

Ireland’s most efficient oatmill and soon to be the only oatmill in Ireland Continual investment to maintain efficiencies Quality systems – ISO 9002, Haccp 2 Production shifts 50 employees

Environmentally-Friendly Manufacturing Processes Flahavan’s make every effort to ensure that all products are manufactured in an environmentally-friendly manner Flahavans burn the outer shell of the oat to power the boiler, which generates steam for the cooking process We also generate electricity from the original millstream alongside our mill on the river Mahon Flahavan's is committed to protecting the environment by funding the recovery and recycling of packaging waste Environmental Award-Winning Packaging

2008 Sial d’Or Awards- Third in the Savoury Grocery Category- 29 countries 2007 Euro-Toques Award For Commitment To Food Quality And Production 2007 Bord Bia Food & Drink Industry Award- Quick Oats Range 2006 Cork Environmental Forum Award - Organic packaging range 2006 Waterford Chamber Business Excellence Awards-excellence in manufacturing 2005 Irish Exporters Association Irish Food and Drink Export Award

What’s great about Flahavan’s Oats? Flahavan’s Oats are rich in soluble fibre and when eaten as part of a low fat diet,can help maintain a healthy heart. Oats are a natural, warming food that: Slowly release energy into the body Are rich in fibre Can help reduce cholesterol as part of a low fat diet Are low in Saturated Fat and Salt

Flahavan’s Innovations Flahavan’s Brand Innovations have been based on consumer research and genuine consumer uptake. Flahavan’s Innovations and Category Leadership is driven by: Expertise in Oats Close scrutiny of Emerging Trends Exposure to new markets (UK & USA) Detailed focus group research and consumer insight

Why do consumers choose Organic? HEALTH CONCERNS FOOD QUALITY BUYING LOCAL THE DIFFERENCE IS WE’RE IRISH 100% NATURAL

Only the pack has changed Flahavan’s Organic Porridge Oats and Organic Jumbo Oats were launched to reflect and meet these consumer needs. 1930’s Original Design

Busy Lifestyles- Healthy Organic Choices More recently busy consumer lifestyle trends have led to consumers demanding life-on-the-go solutions that are simple and fast yet healthy.

Introducing Quick Oats Organic Sachets & Pots A NATURAL AVENUE FOR DEVELOPMENT 8 x 35g Sachets Easy Liquid Measure Ready to Eat in 2 minutes Portable formats-ideal for home or office use Requires zero effort Simply microwave for a warm, nutritious breakfast 40g Serving with internal fill line Ready to Eat in 90 seconds

Recent Flahavan’s PR Coverage

Organic sales grow despite downturn Sales of non-organic food grew by just 2.7pc in the same period. Two thirds of organic food buyers said that their purchases would stay at the same level or grow this year despite the downturn. Irish Independent, Tuesday March 24,2009 Survey results from Bord Bia show that sales of organic food in shops and supermarkets for the 12-week period to the end of January 2009 grew by 11pc compared to the same period last year.

Organic Oat Usage Home and Export Market

We Want Organic Oats

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