Drinksology Kirker Greer has been named Tesco’s Packaged Supplier of the Year at the retailer’s Supplier Conference, held at the Dunadry Hotel on 15 October 2026.
The award recognises the strength of the partnership between the two businesses, the commitment of the teams involved and the progress being made through close collaboration.
Over the past year, the Drinksology Kirker Greer team has continued to work closely with Tesco to strengthen the partnership, improve execution and support the development of its brands across the retailer’s business. By combining commercial collaboration with a focus on continuous improvement, the partnership creates opportunities to test new approaches, learn from performance and respond to changing shopper needs.
Ryan McFarland, Chief Commercial and Strategy Officer at Drinksology Kirker Greer, said:
“Being named Packaged Supplier of the Year is a huge moment for everyone at Drinksology Kirker Greer. Our partnership with Tesco is built on trust and a shared appetite to try new things, and this recognition belongs to a team that works hard every day to bring premium, distinctive spirits to Tesco shoppers. We’re grateful to Michael Crealey and the Tesco team for their support, and we’re excited about what we can build together across GB and ROI.”
At the centre of this work are the people building the relationship day to day. Rhos Patterson, Emma Franks, Fiona McCann, Rodger Cropera, Joanne Ervine and Ash Fenton have played an important role in developing strong working relationships with Tesco colleagues and supporting progress across the partnership.
The recognition reflects Drinksology Kirker Greer’s wider approach to building brands: working closely with retail partners, investing in long-term relationships and using shared insight to identify opportunities for sustainable growth. The Tesco partnership provides a strong platform to build on this progress and develop further opportunities across Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland.
The award is a significant achievement for the entire Drinksology Kirker Greer team and a reflection of the value of a partnership built on collaboration, accountability and a shared ambition to keep improving.
