Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our artisan soups, food formats, and private label services.
1. What does Soups.ie produce?
Soups.ie produces a full range of traditional soups, contemporary soups, vegan soups, halal soups, highprotein soups, and GLP1 friendly soups, available in chilled and frozen formats for retail and food service.
2. Where are Soups.ie products made?
All soups are produced in our AAgrade BRCcertified kitchen in Cork, ensuring exceptional food safety, quality, and consistency.
3. Do you supply both retail and foodservice customers?
Yes. We supply retail soup pots and 5L foodservice soups, as well as custom private label solutions for retailers, distributors, and caterers.
4. What formats are available?
Our soups are available in:
- Chilled retail pots
- Frozen retail pots
- 5L foodservice bags
- Frozen bulk catering formats
- Private label packaging (custom sizes available)
5. What types of soups do you offer?
We produce:
- Traditional Irish soups (vegetable, chicken, potato & leek, chowders)
- Contemporary soups (Thai, Moroccan, Italian, Indian)
- Vegan & plantbased soups
- Halalcertified soups
- Highprotein fitness soups
- GLP1 friendly soups
6. Are your soups awardwinning?
Yes. Many of our soups have received Great Taste Awards, Blas na hÉireann Awards, and industry recognition for flavour and quality.
7. Do you offer vegan and vegetarian soups?
Yes. We produce a wide range of vegan and vegetarian soups, including purees, broths, and chunky vegetable blends.
8. Do you offer halal soups?
Yes. We produce a full range of halalcertified soups, suitable for retail, food service, and private label customers.
9. Do you offer highprotein or GLP1 friendly soups?
Yes. Our Fit Meals HighProtein Soups and My GLP1 Meals Soups are designed for customers seeking higher protein, lower calorie, or portioncontrolled options.
10. Are allergens clearly labelled?
Yes. All allergens are declared in bold on every pack, following EU food labelling regulations. Always check the label before consuming.
11. Are your soups available chilled and frozen?
Yes. Most soups are available in both chilled and frozen formats to suit retail, food service, and export requirements.
12. Do you supply to schools, hospitals, and care facilities?
Yes. Our soups are widely used in schools, healthcare settings, care homes, and contract catering, thanks to their nutritional balance and consistent quality.
13. Can you develop custom soups for private label?
Yes. We offer full private label development, including recipe creation, nutritional targets, allergen management, packaging design, and production.
14. Do you export to the UK and Europe?
Yes. We supply retailers, distributors, and foodservice operators across Ireland, the UK, and mainland Europe.
15. What is the shelf life of your soups?
Shelf life varies by format:
- Chilled soups: typically 14-21 days
- Frozen soups: up to 12 months
Exact details are printed on each pack.
16. How should your soups be stored?
Chilled soups must be kept at 0-5°C. Frozen soups must be stored at -18°C. Always follow the onpack instructions.
17. How do I heat Soups.ie products?
Heating instructions are provided on every pack. Most soups can be heated in a microwave, saucepan, or steam oven, depending on the format.
18. Do you use Irish ingredients?
Where possible, we source Irish vegetables, dairy, meat, and stocks from trusted local suppliers.
19. Can wholesalers and distributors stock Soups.ie products?
Yes. We supply wholesalers and distributors nationwide and internationally for both retail and foodservice channels.
20. How do I contact Soups.ie?
You can reach our team through the Contact Us page on Soups.ie for retail, food service, wholesale, or private label enquiries.