Harte Peat

Tell us about your business and team:

Founded in 1987 by Tommy and Kay O’Harte, Harte Peat began with a mission to supply high-quality casing soil to the mushroom industry. Today, it remains a family-run business, led by managing director Aidan O’Harte. “Our commitment extends beyond maintaining a strong and stable business. We continuously seek innovative, cost-effective solutions to enhance mushroom cultivation,” Aidan says, which includes advancements in engineering, transport, and product development. “As part of our ongoing innovation, we are actively researching and developing peat-free mushroom casing alternatives to support sustainable growing practices.”

Describe the best thing about your service:

Harte Peat specialises in exporting high-quality mushroom casing and propagation substrates to growers worldwide. With its RHP quality mark it is ensured that every shipment - regardless of destination - remains safe, clean and of high-quality. With decades of experience in international logistics and a fleet of lorries, reliable and flexible transport across Ireland and the UK are ensured, allowing them to deliver directly to customers with full control over schedules and quality. For international shipments, Harte Peat work closely with trusted global shipping partners to ensure smooth, efficient transportation, no matter how complex the destination.

What’s the best business advice you’ve ever been given?

The best business advice I’ve ever received was to remember the three P’s: People, Process and Product.

What does the future hold for your business?

Our commitment extends beyond maintaining a strong and stable business: We continuously seek innovative, cost-effective solutions to enhance mushroom cultivation. This includes advancements in engineering, transport, and product development. As part of our ongoing innovation, we are actively researching and developing peat-free mushroom casing alternatives to support sustainable growing practices.