Farranfore-based business All Real Nutrition has secured a major national prize, with co-founder Niall Harty winning the Innovation category at the 2026 BMW Ireland Future Entrepreneur Competition.

The real-food protein bar brand, which operates its main manufacturing facility out of Farranfore, Co. Kerry, was chosen from a competitive nationwide shortlist of ten finalists. The business was founded by Limerick native Niall Harty alongside Meath entrepreneur Ross McDowell.
As part of the prize package for winning the national innovation category, the local entrepreneur will receive the use of a branded, fully electric BMW to support his business travel. The prize package also includes a brand development fund, a professional marketing photoshoot, and dedicated business mentoring from industry leaders.
The awards ceremony, held in partnership with Enterprise Ireland, took place during a networking event at Cliff at Lyons in County Kildare. Assessing the winners, Helen Westby, Managing Director of BMW Ireland, praised the company’s clear vision, innovative thinking, and potential for future growth.
From its production base in Farranfore, All Real Nutrition has grown into one of Ireland’s leading challenger nutrition brands. Its products are now stocked in more than 1,200 stores nationwide, and the company serves over 40,000 online customers.
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