Clarke's Fresh Fruit

Clarke's Fresh Fruit Continuing the tradition established over 60 years ago, our fruit is grown and stem-picked on the fam Straw was used to protect the berries from soil damage.
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Pat Clarke trading as Clarke’s Fresh Fruit, has established a reputation for the production of quality fresh Irish fruit over the past 60 years. The flavoursome berries are grown, picked, packed and dispatched on the family farm daily. Situated in East Meath near the village of Stamullen (M1, Exit 7), Clarke’s is a family run business growing strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries and blueber

ries over 75 acres. It all began in 1960 when Pat planted ten drills of strawberries on the family farm. This plot quickly expanded to an acre and in 1965 he commenced selling strawberries commercially on the Dublin market where it was auctioned. In the early years all fruit was planted in the ground so weather conditions were a major challenge. In the 70s cloches (each row was covered individually with polythene) were introduced to extend the growing season

In 1983 Pat introduced the El Santa Strawberry variety to Ireland. Today the El Santa variety is used for 80% of all strawberry production in the country. It is known for its excellent flavour, firm texture and quality shelf life. With the introduction of Polythene tunnels came a major breakthrough, fruit and workers were now protected from the elements. They also extended the season from April to November. The latest design is known as “Cosy Tunnels”, the thermic polythene creates more heat to ripen the berries. Today the fruit is grown on table tops, with computerised drip feed irrigation. Certified plants and organic compost are used. Biological pest control and natural pollination are used as part of an Integrated Pest Management programme to enhance successful growth. Acquiring expertise and knowledge through ongoing assessment of global developments and current trends, ensures that high standards are maintained. Strict quality control is implemented and sustained by a highly trained and experienced work-force of up to 180 people. The strawberries are stem-picked, this is a unique method which ensures minimal handling. It is picked, packed and dispatched to retailers on the same day to guarantee freshness. The fruit production season continues from early May to the end of November. A range of jams has added value to the produce which is available all year round and made from our 100% Irish Fruit grown on the Family Farm.

05/06/2026
04/06/2026

So proud to see our deliciously sweet taking centre stage in the Quality Kitchen at
Thank you Chef Neven Maguire Chef Brian McDermott Chef Shane Smith RTÉ lyric fm Simply Better at Dunnes Stores

04/06/2026

Congratulations to Mark Feeley on an incredible display of sculptures at Bord Bia Bloom. It was wonderful to see your talent showcased for the first time at this event. We’re sure your stunning butterfly caught the attention of many admirers on its journey back to Roscommon. Best wishes for continued success! 🍓✨

Bord Bia Bloom 2026🎉Thank you to the organisers, our fellow vendors and exhibitors, and especially our incredible team w...
04/06/2026

Bord Bia Bloom 2026🎉
Thank you to the organisers, our fellow vendors and exhibitors, and especially our incredible team whose hard work and dedication make it all possible year after year.
Most importantly, a huge thank you to everyone who visited our stand. We truly appreciate your support.
From all of us at Clarke's Fresh Fruit, proud participants over 20 years and can't wait to do it all again next year! 🍓

Five days in at Bord Bia Bloom, our dedicated team and our strawberries are still looking fresh and ready to go! ...
01/06/2026

Five days in at Bord Bia Bloom, our dedicated team and our strawberries are still looking fresh and ready to go!

If you're dining at tomorrow we can highly recommend the trifle!😉Curated by Chef Neven Maguire and the With Taste team...
31/05/2026

If you're dining at tomorrow we can highly recommend the trifle!😉
Curated by Chef Neven Maguire and the With Taste team using our juicy strawberries!! OMG Sooo delicious 👏👏

Hi Bord Bia Bloom 🌸Special shout out to Andy & William in the Medical Centre and Paul, Martin and Richard, shopmobility....
31/05/2026

Hi Bord Bia Bloom 🌸
Special shout out to Andy & William in the Medical Centre and Paul, Martin and Richard, shopmobility.ie. Thank you for looking after our very special guest on Friday and rescuing her visit to Bloom. Fabulous service ✨👏

Join us for Chef Neven Maguire’s cookery demonstration at 10 this morning! As usual we will have delicious strawberries ...
31/05/2026

Join us for Chef Neven Maguire’s cookery demonstration at 10 this morning! As usual we will have delicious strawberries to whet your appetite 😋🍓

31/05/2026

Best of luck to Ann and team of the Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre Drogheda on the run today. Well done 👏

All set on day four. Stand 20 in the food hall at Bord Bia Bloom. Have a great day everyone! 🍓
31/05/2026

All set on day four. Stand 20 in the food hall at Bord Bia Bloom. Have a great day everyone! 🍓


Address

Clinstown
Duleek

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm
Sunday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+35318413262

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