Greedy Goose Hamper News

Thanks for being Awesome

A pay rise is not the only way to increase productivity. Anyone running a business knows the importance of recognising the value of their employees and a pay rise is certainly appreciated, however, the thrill of a pay rise will have a motivational effect for about 6 weeks and loses its shine after tax deductions and household bills gobble up the perceived benefit. A Harvard field study in 2013 demonstrated that companies need to consider factors other than a pay rise when motivating employees. Non-monetary incentives such as recognition, respect, autonomy, can be powerful motivators of behaviours in the workplace. Indeed, the Harvard study tested the performance of a “gift […]

Jul 10

Clew Bay Cookies – Chocolate Chip Heaven

These truly scrumptious homemade cookies are so very moreish you have to hide the box from yourself! Made to a family recipe by husband and wife team whose boutique bakery is based in Louisburgh, Co. Mayo their delicious cookies received the Gold Award, the highest accolade of Blas na hÉireann (Irish Food Awards 2016). These gourmet cookies are made from completely natural ingredients, fresh and full of flavour using only the finest and freshest ingredients including real Irish butter and Belgian chocolate, no preservatives are added. Clew Bay cookies have the texture of American cookies with the perfect buttery home baked flavour of high quality Irish biscuits and available in three […]

Jun 12

How important is Corporate Gifting?

Sending perfect gifts to your clients has never been easier or stress free. Choosing a hamper gift to match the occasion, budget and client preferences is just a click away. Here are some considerations on what gift to choose and why timing is important. Gifting Strategy The trend for Corporate Gifting is growing as the importance of building business relationships is seen to impact on business growth and development. Gifting forms a key element to the marketing mix and helps to develop successful client relationships. Research shows that gifting underlines branding, sets you apart from the competition and gives a positive benefit to the bottom line. Choosing the right gift […]

May 21

Cabots of Westport

While introducing our new range of fresh dips and sauces produced by Cabots of Westport, I was going to try and hold back on a gush of superlatives, but then decided if you can’t rave about fabulous food products in your own news blog, when can you? Redmond Cabot, the founder of Cabots of Westport has developed delicious recipes to award winning levels of perfection. In keeping to their ethos and principles of natural living, the dips and sauces are all hand made using non processed fresh ingredients. No dried flavours or preservatives. Just pure goodness. Each sauce and dip is a revelation to taste and bounces out with freshness with every delicious mouthful. […]

Apr 24

Success in Dragon’s Den for Moran’s Mega Jams

Greedy Goose Hampers are delighted to celebrate the outstanding success for our supplier Moran’s Mega Jams in the Dragons’s Den. The hard work and dedication to developing exceptional preserves by Claire and Kieron Moran together with their team has earned the well deserved support of Gavin Duffy.

Mar 29

Attyflin Estate Apple Juice & Preserves

I have always admired and enjoyed visiting well maintained kitchen gardens, and it is a delight to see the carefully husbanded vegetables and fruit growing in the walled garden on the Attyflin Estate. It seems to me restful and reassuring that the fundamentals of life are carried on when our lives seem too busy to stop and stare. The Attyflin Estate has a 500-year history of food production and the O’Connell Family recently launched an artisan range of apple juice, preserves and jams bringing a “back to basics” approach for the delectation of lovers of Irish home grown produce. Using their abundant environmentally friendly kitchen garden crop they press their apples […]

Feb 05

Roses for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day – Speaking of love and romance If you are a person who finds it easy to naturally express your love, Valentine’s Day gives an extra excuse to say “I love you” by sending a special gift. However, for those who generally find it difficult to show their feelings the ritual of St. Valentine’s Day helps overcome their shyness to show how much they care. All of us want to do something special or different for our Valentine and a Rose is a beautiful expression of love. Greedy Goose Hampers send red roses in gift trays together with a traditional selection of champagne, prosecco and chocolates. Wishing our visitors, […]

Nov 25

Survey – Understanding the Psychology of Diabetes

Greedy Goose Hampers are helping research the psychology of people who live with diabetes. This survey is for people that have been diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, and who are over the age of 18 and live in Ireland. There are 11 questions and should only take about 10 minutes to complete. Just to give you a little bit more background. Kamila Jelinkova who is in her final year for a Bachelor Degree in Psychology is completing a thesis on the psychological factors affecting self-management behaviours among people diagnosed with diabetes. Kamila believes such research would be beneficial and represents a newer form of therapy. To assist with […]

Nov 21