- McCann's Steel Cut Irish Oatmeal
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Traditional 28-ounce tin of McCann's Steel Cut Irish Oatmeal
McCann's Steel Cut Irish Oatmeal is an Irish brand of oatmeal that is sold internationally. It consists of steel-cut oats rather than rolled oats.
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History
In 1800, John McCann built a mill at Beamond, County Meath, near Drogheda. In the 19th century, John McCann's Irish Oatmeal won several international prizes for the quality of its product and much of it was exported to the United States. John McCann Jr. merged with R. R. Hill of Drogheda in 1896 and Beamond Mill closed in 1898 and the company moved to Merchant's Quay, Drogheda. In the 20th century, McCann's increased exports of its oatmeal, notably to the United States and Canada. In 1964, the then family-owned Odlums Group acquired the business and transferred production to its oatmeal mill in Sallins, County Kildare, which had been in operation since 1910.[1] The Odlums Group is now[update] owned entirely by Origin Enterprises, itself a subsidiary of the IAWS Group, all of Dublin.[2]
Products
In addition to the traditional McCann's Steel Cut Irish Oatmeal, several other similar oat products carry the McCann's brand. These include quick and instant oatmeals, oat bran, and bread and scone mixes.[3]
Notes
- ^ "McCann's History: 1800 - Present day" at McCann's Steel Cut Irish Oatmeal official website. Accessed 1 May 2008.
- ^ "Origin Enterprises plc acquires full control of Odlums Group." Origin Enterprises press release. 31 July 2007. Accessed 1 May 2008.
- ^ McCann's Products at McCann's Steel Cut Irish Oatmeal official website. Accessed 1 May 2008.
See also
External links
- McCann's Irish Oatmeal official website
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