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The case of Kerry
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the Kerry Group hosted a media day at its Innovation Centre in Naas, Ireland, and I had the opportunity to attend on behalf of Dairy Industries International.
Record year for Ornua with Operating Profit up 1.3%
Dairy co-operative marks 60 years in business with strong performances from Kerrygold and Ornua Ingredients.
Somerdale introduces new Irish Claddagh Bó range
Somerdale International, importer of speciality British and Irish cheeses into the US, has launched a new extended range of great tasting Irish cheeses for both retail and foodservice customers.
Tetra Pak partners with beverage brands to launch tethered caps on carton packages
The new caps, introduced by BBL in Ireland, Cido Grupa in the Baltics, LY Company Group and Lactalis Puleva in Spain and Weihenstephan in Germany, have been designed to prevent litter and accelerate transition to renewable materials.
DAERA launches all-Ireland food security & sustainability initiative
The Minister for Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs and his Republic of Ireland counterpart have formally launched the All-Island Food Integrity Initiative (FOOD-I) – in which Queen’s University Belfast will play a leading role.
Kerry supports milk suppliers in transitioning to more sustainable farming practices
Kerry Group has launched a €6 million dairy sustainability programme which will support the acceleration of science-backed sustainability actions and best practices across farms in Ireland.
Müller Yogurt & Desserts appoints Bevans as strategy and marketing director
Toby Bevans joins Müller as its new strategy and marketing director, bringing 17 years of regional and local country marketing and strategic experience.
Aidan O’Driscoll appointed as independent non-executive director to the Board of Ornua
Mr O’Driscoll will join the Board after the 2022 Annual General Meeting scheduled in June.
Ornua signs €580m syndicated banking facility to support Irish dairy industry
Irish dairy cooperative Ornua has secured a new five-year syndicated bank facility of €580 million, replacing its existing 2017 facility.
Glanbia Nutritionals invests €1.4 million in R&D facility
Glanbia Nutritionals is investing €1.4 million into upgrading its Research and Development facility in Kilkenny, Ireland, expecting to open its doors for operation in Q3 of 2022.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, End products, Ingredients
Ireland tops Global Food Security Index
Ireland has ranked as number one in the Economist’s Global Food Security Index (GFSI) for 2021.
Glanbia’s plc and co-operative sale
Glanbia plc and Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding for the sale of the PLC’s 40% interest in Glanbia Ireland DAC to Glanbia Co-op.
Glenilen Farm’s gut friendly products see increased success in NI
Family-run, Irish dairy producer Glenilen Farm has secured a number of new listings for its gut friendly live yoghurts in Northern Ireland over the last few months.