Leprino Foods Company to close Portlaoise cheese plant The Leprino Foods Company said today it will close its Portlaoise manufacturing plant in the second half of next year. Business • 19 Aug
Leprino Foods Company to close Portlaoise cheese plant The Leprino Foods Company said today it will close its Portlaoise manufacturing plant in the second half of next year. Business • 19 Aug
2022 revenues at Carbery Group up by 31% Carbery Group, the West Cork based ingredients, flavours, and cheese producer, has reported a positive financial performance for 2022. Business • 03 May 23
2022 revenues at Carbery Group up by 31% Carbery Group, the West Cork based ingredients, flavours, and cheese producer, has reported a positive financial performance for 2022. Business • 03 May 23
Ornua buys US cheese business Whitehall Specialties Dairy cooperative Ornua has completed the acquisition of US cheese ingredients business, Whitehall Specialities for an undisclosed sum from Mason Wells, a private equity firm based in Wisconsin. Business • 11 Oct 21
Ornua buys US cheese business Whitehall Specialties Dairy cooperative Ornua has completed the acquisition of US cheese ingredients business, Whitehall Specialities for an undisclosed sum from Mason Wells, a private equity firm based in Wisconsin. Business • 11 Oct 21
Carbery Group's Cork mozzarella plant now operational Carbery Group has completed the €78m expansion of its West Cork headquarters, which is part of an attempt by the dairy and ingredients company to reduce its reliance on the British market post Brexit. Business • 19 Nov 20
Carbery Group's Cork mozzarella plant now operational Carbery Group has completed the €78m expansion of its West Cork headquarters, which is part of an attempt by the dairy and ingredients company to reduce its reliance on the British market post Brexit. Business • 19 Nov 20
Teagasc invests €35m to deal with Brexit challenges Teagasc, the State's Agriculture and Food Development Authority, has said it is investing heavily to ensure Ireland is "Brexit ready". Business • 21 Oct 20
Teagasc invests €35m to deal with Brexit challenges Teagasc, the State's Agriculture and Food Development Authority, has said it is investing heavily to ensure Ireland is "Brexit ready". Business • 21 Oct 20
Ornua makes $10m investment in US cheese-making plant Kerrygold maker Ornua - which is the biggest dairy exporter - is to expand its US cheese-making operation with a $10m investment at its Wisconsin plant. Business • 15 Jul 20
Ornua makes $10m investment in US cheese-making plant Kerrygold maker Ornua - which is the biggest dairy exporter - is to expand its US cheese-making operation with a $10m investment at its Wisconsin plant. Business • 15 Jul 20
Carbery reports group turnover increase of 3% for 2019 West Cork-based international ingredients and cheese company Carbery Group said its turnover for 2019 increased by 3% to €434.1m Business • 23 Apr 20
Carbery reports group turnover increase of 3% for 2019 West Cork-based international ingredients and cheese company Carbery Group said its turnover for 2019 increased by 3% to €434.1m Business • 23 Apr 20
Dairygold sees profits jump as revenue passes €1bn Dairygold recorded a 24% increase in operating profit last year, as its revenues broke the €1 billion barrier. Business • 01 Apr 20
Dairygold sees profits jump as revenue passes €1bn Dairygold recorded a 24% increase in operating profit last year, as its revenues broke the €1 billion barrier. Business • 01 Apr 20
Coronavirus hitting dairy, cheese and meat industries Irish cheesemakers say there has been a 75% drop in sales as a result of coronavirus. Business • 30 Mar 20
Coronavirus hitting dairy, cheese and meat industries Irish cheesemakers say there has been a 75% drop in sales as a result of coronavirus. Business • 30 Mar 20
Glanbia Ireland to build new cheese plant in Kilkenny Dairy processor Glanbia Ireland and Dutch firm Royal A-ware have agreed a deal to build a new continental cheese manufacturing facility in Belview in Co Kilkenny. Business • 22 Jan 19
Glanbia Ireland to build new cheese plant in Kilkenny Dairy processor Glanbia Ireland and Dutch firm Royal A-ware have agreed a deal to build a new continental cheese manufacturing facility in Belview in Co Kilkenny. Business • 22 Jan 19
Cheddar does not raise cholestrol - study A new study by scientists has found that full-fat cheddar cheese does not raise total blood cholesterol. Science • 27 Aug 18
Cheddar does not raise cholestrol - study A new study by scientists has found that full-fat cheddar cheese does not raise total blood cholesterol. Science • 27 Aug 18
Hard Cheese - Dairy sector exposed to hard Brexit Inside the Ornua factory in Staffordshire in Britain's Midlands, packs of Pilgrim's Choice Cheddar whizz by in a blur. The factory produces 40% of all the hard cheese consumed in the UK. Brexit • 21 Jun 18
Hard Cheese - Dairy sector exposed to hard Brexit Inside the Ornua factory in Staffordshire in Britain's Midlands, packs of Pilgrim's Choice Cheddar whizz by in a blur. The factory produces 40% of all the hard cheese consumed in the UK. Brexit • 21 Jun 18
Ornua buys UK cheese company FJ Need Foods Dairy company Ornua has signed an agreement to acquire the UK based cheese ingredients company F.J Need Foods for an undisclosed sum. Business • 25 Jan 17
Ornua buys UK cheese company FJ Need Foods Dairy company Ornua has signed an agreement to acquire the UK based cheese ingredients company F.J Need Foods for an undisclosed sum. Business • 25 Jan 17
Glanbia planning €35m expansion to Wexford plant Food group Glanbia Ingredients Ireland is seeking planning permission for a €35m expansion to its Wexford cheese plant. Business • 18 Feb 16
Glanbia planning €35m expansion to Wexford plant Food group Glanbia Ingredients Ireland is seeking planning permission for a €35m expansion to its Wexford cheese plant. Business • 18 Feb 16
Glanbia's nine month revenues up by 9% Food company Glanbia is in advanced discussions about a $140m project with its joint venture partner South West Cheese to expand cheese and whey production at its New Mexico plant. Business • 04 Nov 15
Glanbia's nine month revenues up by 9% Food company Glanbia is in advanced discussions about a $140m project with its joint venture partner South West Cheese to expand cheese and whey production at its New Mexico plant. Business • 04 Nov 15
Kerry says on track for earnings target Kerry Group has said that it will still hit its earnings target for the year despite "challenging conditions in many markets". Business • 07 Aug 14
Kerry says on track for earnings target Kerry Group has said that it will still hit its earnings target for the year despite "challenging conditions in many markets". Business • 07 Aug 14
Irish Dairy Board opens new cheese plant in US The Irish Dairy Board is to officially open a new $12m cheese-making facility in Wisconson in the US today. Business • 25 Jun 14
Irish Dairy Board opens new cheese plant in US The Irish Dairy Board is to officially open a new $12m cheese-making facility in Wisconson in the US today. Business • 25 Jun 14
Glanbia in positive outlook for 2014 performance Food group Glanbia said its total revenue grew by 17% in the three months to April compared to the same time last year. Business • 13 May 14
Glanbia in positive outlook for 2014 performance Food group Glanbia said its total revenue grew by 17% in the three months to April compared to the same time last year. Business • 13 May 14
BAI to ban fatty food ads during children's TV The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland is to ban the advertising of foods high in fat, salt and sugar during children's television programming. News • 04 Jun 13
BAI to ban fatty food ads during children's TV The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland is to ban the advertising of foods high in fat, salt and sugar during children's television programming. News • 04 Jun 13
Proposal to ban cheese adverts dropped A proposal to ban the advertising of cheese during children's television programmes has been dropped. News • 12 Oct 12
Proposal to ban cheese adverts dropped A proposal to ban the advertising of cheese during children's television programmes has been dropped. News • 12 Oct 12
Plans to restrict cheese advertisements criticised An Oireachtas committee has criticised draft proposals by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland to ban advertisements for high and low fat cheeses during children's programming. News • 10 May 12
Plans to restrict cheese advertisements criticised An Oireachtas committee has criticised draft proposals by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland to ban advertisements for high and low fat cheeses during children's programming. News • 10 May 12
Proposals to change cheese and snack advertising The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has proposed that broadcast media should not advertise certain snacks or cheese before 6pm. News • 30 Mar 12
Proposals to change cheese and snack advertising The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has proposed that broadcast media should not advertise certain snacks or cheese before 6pm. News • 30 Mar 12
