Celebrations as Ballymoney's Kevin clocks up incredible 45 years with food company

A European food company has celebrated a Ballymoney employee who has worked for the firm for an incredible 45 years!

Pilgrim’s Europe is a top UK and European food company employing more than 17,000 team members across 40 sites in the UK, Ireland, France and The Netherlands.

Kevin Traynor, celebrating 45 years with Pilgrim’s Europe pictured at the company’s 2026 Long Service Celebration event in Belfast. CREDIT PILGRIMS EUROPEplaceholder image
Kevin Traynor, celebrating 45 years with Pilgrim’s Europe pictured at the company’s 2026 Long Service Celebration event in Belfast. CREDIT PILGRIMS EUROPE

Team members from its Northern Ireland sites were applauded for their outstanding commitment and dedication at the company’s 2026 Long Service Celebration held at the Europa Hotel, Belfast.

Recognised for his outstanding milestone was lorry driver Kevin Traynor from Ballymoney.

Kirsty Wilkins, Chief People Officer at Pilgrim’s Europe said: "Congratulations to all of our long serving team members on reaching these incredible career milestones.

"We know each and every person recognised has made a lasting impression on the company – from the skills they have developed to the friendships made along the way.

"They are at the heart of our company and have all helped shaped it into the successful business it is today.”

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