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Seafrigo appoints Mike Parr as CEO of PML Seafrigo UK and Ireland
Approaching one year since Seafrigo acquired PML – the UK’s leading logistics and supply chain solutions provider for perishable goods – former PML managing director Mike Parr is taking over the reins as CEO of PML Seafrigo UK and Ireland.
Short term versus long term
From the Irish government’s potential decision to cull thousands of dairy cows to meet climate targets, to French companies being asked to cut prices on consumer goods, the industry is facing significant challenges.
Carbery expands in Asia, opens new office in Singapore
Carbery Group, an international dairy, flavours and nutritional ingredients company based in West Cork, has just celebrated two significant milestones in the South East Asian region.
Ornua turnover up 36.7% to €3.4 billion
Looking at the year ahead, it is expected that Irish dairy supply will be modestly ahead of 2022.
Kerry reports record organic growth for 2022
Kerry’s group revenue was €8.8 billion in 2022, reflecting 18% organic growth, made up of 6.1% group volume growth and pricing expansion of 11.7%. Dairy Ireland’s pricing increased by 36%, while volume was up by 0.2%.
Sustainable pasteurisation technology introduced to UK and Irish producers
Lyras’ patented UV technology, Raslysation, uses light to treat liquid products more sustainably than existing methods – creating an energy-efficient replacement for traditional pasteurisation.
EnWave sells third 10kW REV Machine to Dairy Concepts IRL
The move will further increase capacity for shelf-stable dairy snack production.
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.