Quinns wins licence to make reindeer food
AFTER months of rigorous inspections by top-secret elves from the North Pole, Quinns of Baltinglass is delighted to announce that it has again been awarded the Irish licence to produce Magic Reindeer Food.
The feed mill at Quinns traditionally produces ruminant animal feed but, for a second time, will alter its production methods to create a special mix suited entirely to Santa’s reindeer.
Liam Quinn of Quinns said that the company has been hard at work to produce the much sought after festive item.
‘ This Magic Reindeer Food is some serious stuff – it has to be mixed just right. Santa’s elves provided us with the all-important magic dust that helps give the reindeer the ability to fly. We had to send a few samples up the North Pole over the last few months and, by all accounts, Rudolph and the rest of them are thriving on our feed and rearing to go,’ he said.
As part of the distribution deal with Santa, Quinns have been tasked with helping to get this reindeer food out to houses far and wide in time for Christmas. People can buy a bottle of limited edition Magic Reindeer Food at any of Quinns branches across four counties, including Wicklow and Kildare.
‘ The idea is that children can put this magic food out in their gardens on Christmas Eve so that Santa’s reindeer can feed on it and top up their stores of magic as they visit houses through the night. One hundred per cent of the funds raised will be donated to Jack & Jill Children’s foundation. Santa was delighted with this plan as every child deserves to be happy this Christmas,’ Liam said.
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