HOME / OUR STORY / OUR HISTORY It all started with our grandparents, William and Theresa Hoey, who worked the very land that our own farm is on today. We’re proud to have extended the ‘family’ to a team of over 400, all working together to provide fresh, and great-tasting healthy food. 1910 Our farming heritage is founded in North County Dublin by the Hoey family. 1910-1993 From the roots of this family business comes our promise to respect and protect the purity of the land. 1993 Brothers Michael and Gabriel Hoey establish the Country Crest brand, providing fresh potatoes to the retail sector. 1999 We open our €3.8 million state-of-the-art facility for washing, grading and packing potatoes, doubling our number of employees. 2005 Reviving an almost obsolete industry, we make a €4 million investment in a high end onion grading, packing, drying and storage facility. 2007 Michael is a finalist in the 2007/2008 EY Entrepreneur of the Year, prompting our first venture into international social responsibility with the Soul of Haiti Foundation. 2008 Our prepared foods division begins, focusing on quality vegetable accompaniments. It soon evolves into Ballymaguire Foods. 2009 Our focus on sustainability sharpens with the introduction of our 80 metre wind turbine, supplying 50% of our energy needs. 2011 Country Crest wins the 2011 Bord Bia Food & Drink Sustainability Award and is invited to become a pilot company for its Origin Green Programme. 2014 Our own on-site cattle feeding unit is established, allowing us to offer beef that meets with strict Bord Bia approval criteria. 2015 The Country Crest Farm Shop opens, selling craft meats, local vegetables, prepared meals and artisan foods – championing local and Irish producers. 2016 Sweet potatoes are added to our offering. Imported from our international supply partner in North Carolina, and graded and packed in Lusk for the retail and prepared foods sector. 2017 Having just completed our five-year Origin Green sustainability charter, we launch a second five-year plan, focussing on waste and energy management, biodiversity and social responsibility. 2018 Country Crest celebrates 25 years in business, with over 350 employees now working across all divisions: farming, fresh produce, prepared meals and our Farm Shop. Continue Reading Who We Are How We Do Business Sustainability Our Story What We Do Sustainability News & Events Careers Contact Country Crest Rathmooney Lusk Co. Dublin K45 NP03 Ireland T: +353 1 843 7061 E: info@countrycrest.ie © Country Crest, 2021 Privacy Policy Sitemap We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However you may visit Cookie Settings to provide a controlled consent. Read More Cookie settingsAccept