[Churu]

I would be sorry if they discontinue some products which have a fair price....

Now with regards to other products. I would be very happy if they do it. Specially with potatoes. I am really sick of paying €4 to get a bag full of rotten potatoes.

[darc]

The OP is rubbish. The main problem is people prefer to believe poor journalism rather than find out the exact story.

Newstalk were commenting on a Tesco press release.

The press release (it was an old one from last October regurgitated to make a headline) basically said that Tesco were going to bypass irish DISTRIBUTORS of UK manufactured products and supply their stores with this product directly from their main warehousing in the UK.

The statement also said quite clearly that this move would not affect ANY irish produced goods and that they remain commited to the millions they spend of Irish products.


Simple terms - distributors are not passing on sterling reductions to tesco, so tesco has told them to eff off and they'll use thier own trucks to bring the stuff from the UK and bring prices down.

Here's the relevant article -

"Tesco believes that a move to a global buying platform for branded goods - rather than buying from Irish distributors and agents - will help reduce the prices it pays for those products.

Sources at Tesco said the system currently used by the retailer was inefficient and exposed it to currency fluctuations.

The move will give the firm more control over its supply chain and currency risks, and allow it to capitalise on its international buying power.

The sources said the restructuring would be done on a phased basis in the coming months and stressed that the move would affect distributors, not Irish suppliers or producers."

[GerardKeating]

Originally Posted by Brenan

wmpdd3, my point is that Tesco are starting to remove a substantial number of Irish brands and Irish manufactured products from their stores, they are already doing this in their border stores (this is fact, any Irish supplier will tell you this), they are not as you say removing products that nobody was buying anyway, they are removing volume Irish sellers and replacing with volume UK sellers.

I am very surprised that you dont know this considering you work with Tesco??

You keep make claims, but offer no proof.

Please cite one single product that has been removed from the shelves.

[Brenan]

I can tell you that this is not rubbish, if you live near a border Tesco store you will see for yourself (IRISH BRANDS ARE BEING REMOVED FROM TESCO SHELVES) and I am very certain that Tesco are planning to remove Irish brands from ALL its stores over the next weeks.

darc, I think you miss my point, I do not disagree with Tesco bypassing the Irish distributor of UK or International maufactured products if it means that the retail prices on these products are reduced.

My point is, I disagree with Tesco removing Irish brands from its shelves to make room for a larger selection of UK/International brands.

Yes, Tesco did say quite clearly on Newtalk on Thursday that this move away from Irish distributors of UK/International brands would not affect ANY irish produced goods and that they remain commited to the millions they spend of Irish products, but I am telling you that this statement from Tesco was not truthful.

The reason why I wrote the post in the first place is precisely because Tesco are feeding the media information that suggestes Irish Manfactured products will not be affected by this move and the media have run with this story.

I can guarantee you Tesco are planning on removing hundreds and Irish produced products from its stores over the coming weeks and that is a huge concern for me and the thousands of other Irish jobs that are dependant on supplying Tesco (the biggest food retailer in Ireland) with Irish brands that Irish people have been loyal to for years.

[GerardKeating]

Originally Posted by Brenan

By the way, Keating, this is my first post as it’s the first time I have felt strongly enough about something to get on and write a post

A First time poster, who only join the board before he/she a scaremongering story and offers no facts or proofs to story, forgive me for being sceptical.

And one who claims a vested interest in the matter...

[ongarite]

Originally Posted by Brenan

I can tell you that this is not rubbish, if you live near a border Tesco store you will see for yourself (IRISH BRANDS ARE BEING REMOVED FROM TESCO SHELVES) and I am very certain that Tesco are planning to remove Irish brands from ALL its stores over the next weeks.

I ask again seeing as you know, can you name ANY Irish brand being removed from the shelves in certain Tescos?
Still all heresay and no proof.

[ejmaztec]

Originally Posted by ongarite

I ask again seeing as you know, can you name ANY Irish brand being removed from the shelves in certain Tescos?
Still all heresay and no proof.

Yep, Brenan must surely be able to name at least one item if he or she is that incensed.

[darc]

surely the affected brands / companies would be complaining to every media source in the country if this was true - they'd have nothing to lose.

But I hear silence.

Also, If if if this was true the Irish consumers would vote with their feet as we are one of the highest per capita purchasers of branded goods in the world! - Even Lidl & Aldi have branded goods in their Irish stores whereas in Germany they are 100% own brand.

I specifically make sure most of my shopping is Irish produced unless the price difference is very substantial.

BTW - its surprising what "irish" products are not made in Ireland!!

[ejmaztec]

Originally Posted by darc

BTW - its surprising what "irish" products are not made in Ireland!!

and then there's "Cuisine de France" ...................

[GerardKeating]

Originally Posted by darc

BTW - its surprising what "irish" products are not made in Ireland!!

I noticed before that a few "IRISH" cheese brands seems to have UK/NL or BE factory codes.

[Moosh10]

I think Fluffybums hit the nail on the head, people would understand the real effect of what Tesco are doing should just not shop there!

Problem is not many people are getting the real story.

By the way Keating- that's why I'm posting. The media aren't covering it & its the first time I've ever seen a thread that has reported on it accurately.

[ongarite]

Yawn...

Another newly registered user alleging this action by Tesco but YET AGAIN failing to back it up with ANY proof what so ever.

[Cheese Princess]

I wonder how many of you who are so concerned about the loss of Irish jobs actually do your grocery shopping in the North

[darc]

Originally Posted by ejmaztec

and then there's "Cuisine de France" ...................

The largest par-baked bread brand in France & UK - Made in Dublin!!! Operated by an Irish company & originally started & invented by two young lads!!

[GerardKeating]

Originally Posted by Moosh10

I think Fluffybums hit the nail on the head, people would understand the real effect of what Tesco are doing should just not shop there!

Problem is not many people are getting the real story.

By the way Keating- that's why I'm posting. The media aren't covering it & its the first time I've ever seen a thread that has reported on it accurately.

Who said it was accurate, it's just unfound/unproved claims by someone with a stated vested interest and also who registered on boards.ie just before they posted, just like you did.