What we believe in?

 

At Lily O’Brien’s we are passionate about creating amazing and innovative chocolate recipes. We strive to incorporate both foody inspired flavours and undeniable classics into each and every collection.

 

Our Research and Development team are constantly pushing flavour boundaries taking inspiration from trends and flavour combinations from all around the world.

 

Lily O’Brien’s Ethical Policy

At Lily O’Brien’s Chocolates we strongly believe in ethical principles and good working practice. As a socially responsible business our suppliers, customers and local communities have a right to expect guarantees that the services we provide to them have been ethically designed, managed and implemented.

 

We strive to ensure that anyone involved in our chocolate making process is treated fairly, which is why we comply with high standards of ethics and sustainability in the sourcing of all of the raw materials that go into making our chocolate. We ensure that we source our raw materials from ethically traded ingredients our chocolate is sourced from sustainable sources, creating a sustainable plantation ensures that farmer’s livelihoods are protected and that it remains a viable economic opportunity for their families.

 

Lily O’Brien’s is committed to maintaining the highest legal, moral and ethical standards of honesty, integrity and fairness in the conduct of our business. Lily O’Brien’s operates on the policy that “doing the right thing” is the only model for sustained growth and continued success.

Lily O’Brien’s Quality Policy & BRC Accreditation

It is the policy of Lily O’Brien’s to consistently produce and supply safe & legal Chocolate, Dessert & Toffee products of the highest quality standard. As part of our Quality Policy we have set out a framework to comply with National and International legislative requirements and standards, and also to excel in meeting the requirements of our Customers. The Food Safety and Quality policy is at the heart of our processes and procedures in order to deliver the exciting and delicious range of confectionary and desserts that have become synonymous with the Lily O’Brien’s brand. Lily O’Brien’s is accredited by the British Retail Consortium in which the company currently holds a Grade A+ Certified.

 

Lily O’Brien’s Environmental Policy

Lily O’Brien’s recognise that our business activities impact on the environment and that it is our responsibility to manage these impacts in a manner that contributes to sustainable development and allows protection for our natural environment.

 

Our policy commits us to meet our legislative, customer and other subscribed requirements, including our Sustainability Plan, through the implementation of an Environmental Management System.

 

This policy is upheld and communicated to all relevant parties to ensure the successful implementation of our Environmental Management System.

 

Lily O’Brien’s is a member of Origin Green and is committed to meeting the targets of our Origin Green Plan 2023 – 2028. Origin Green provides Lily O’Brien’s with a framework to manage our business sustainably. We believe that by committing to this unique programme, we can align our goals and implement environmental and social standards to our operations that are necessary to manage our business sustainably and to have a positive influence and impact on both the environment and society in general.

 

Love Irish Food 

We are delighted to announce that Lily O’Brien’s is now a member of Love Irish Food. Love Irish Food promotes Food & Drink Brands made in Ireland to Irish Shoppers and helps shoppers to make informed choices about buying Irish produced food and drink brands. https://loveirishfood.ie/

 

Corporate Social Responsibility

Jack & Jill

The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation is a sister charity of Lily O’Brien’s. It was set up in 1997 by Mary Ann O’Brien and her husband Johnathan Irwin to help children and families with children with severe illnesses get the care they need.

In early Spring 2016, Lily O’Brien’s was a key sponsor of the Hares on the March campaign which invited artists from around the country to design a Hare to be put on display throughout the country and then auctioned for charity. This activity raised over €184,000 for The Jack and Jill Foundation.

 

We also arrange a yearly golf tournament with all proceeds in aid of Jack & Jill and regularly donate chocolates to events in aid of Jack & Jill.

 

To contact a member of our Technical Team with questions or feedback on any of our products please email us on feedback@lilyobriens.ie