05-06-2025
- Business
- Belfast Telegraph
Grocery industry professionals to attend GroceryAid Grocers Ball 2025
There will be fine dining, entertainment and live music, as well as prizes to be won, all in aid of GroceryAid, which helps people in the grocery sector who have fallen on hard times.
And the winners of the Belfast Telegraph Grocer Marketing Awards will also be announced at the event at Belfast's Culloden Hotel & Spa on Friday June 13.
Desi Derby, Grocers Ball chairman, said: 'The Grocers Ball has become a highlight event in the local grocery calendar.
"The sub-committee and I are really looking forward to the event which promises an evening of great food, entertainment, prizes and craic.
"And in doing so we'll raise vital funds to support local grocery colleagues through a range of emotional, practical and financial services.'
Sponsors include title sponsor Freixenet Copestick – available at Drinks Inc. Country manager Shane McNally said: "We're thrilled to continue our support for such an important event and charity in GroceryAid.
"The work the charity does to support colleagues across our industry is more vital than ever.
"As economic challenges persist, events like these remain invaluable. We're proud this partnership has raised essential funds that directly contribute to supporting thousands of people every year.'
Other Gold sponsors include Coca Cola Hellenic, DFDS, Henderson's, Hinch Distillery, Hovis, Isle of Man Creamery, Kerry Foods, Pilgrim Foods, Moet Hennessy, Musgrave, Sainsbury's, SHS, Tesco and Travel Department.
All funds raised from the Grocers Ball will directly support GroceryAid in the efforts to provide year-round services, including financial, emotional and practical support.
The charity said that in 2024, it raised £135,000 to support people employed in the grocery sector who were overcoming difficulties in their lives.
It said that over the year, it provided £163,000 in financial support to those on the breadline as a result of running out of sick pay, becoming homeless and not being able to afford the essentials of life. It also provided school essentials grants.
GroceryAid told sponsors: 'This magnificent achievement wouldn't have been possible without all your support.'
Tickets are now on sale for the Grocers Ball on June 13 through Davy Neill, who can be reached at
