Food Chain - Issue 198 - February 2024 | Page 43

______________________________________________________________________________________________________ McColgan ’ s

Total transformation

How McColgan ’ s has grown from a small shop to a strong business under family ownership

McColgan ’ s is a thirdgeneration family-owned company with deep roots in Northern Ireland and a commitment to delivering delicious savory pastries . Established by the McColgan family in 1940 , the business has a unique story behind its success , having started life as a tea shop in Strabane , Northern Ireland .

The tea shop quickly became reputable in the area , with the subsequent opening of a café , butchery , and bakery . Famous for its sausage rolls , the business began producing pastries for other businesses in 1978 , which was so successful that a new site was required to keep up with demand . Today , the business has grown to produce a range of savory pastries from a stateof-the-art facility just two miles from the original tea shop .
foodchainmagazine . com 43