European dairy groups Arla and DMK Group to merge Denmark's Arla Foods and Germany's DMK Group said today that they plan to merge with the aim of forming the strongest dairy cooperative in Europe. Business • 08 Apr
European dairy groups Arla and DMK Group to merge Denmark's Arla Foods and Germany's DMK Group said today that they plan to merge with the aim of forming the strongest dairy cooperative in Europe. Business • 08 Apr
Footage of Irish calves off-loaded in Israel shocks ICMSA chief The President of the Irish Creamery and Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA) has said the European Commission may need to "step in" after being shown footage of the condition hundreds Irish calves were left in after being exported. RTÉ Investigates • 08 Oct 24
Footage of Irish calves off-loaded in Israel shocks ICMSA chief The President of the Irish Creamery and Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA) has said the European Commission may need to "step in" after being shown footage of the condition hundreds Irish calves were left in after being exported. RTÉ Investigates • 08 Oct 24
Europe vows to defend dairy in face of Chinese probe The European Commission has vowed to stand up for Europe's dairy sector, a day after it was targeted in the latest anti-subsidy investigation by Beijing. Business • 22 Aug 24
Europe vows to defend dairy in face of Chinese probe The European Commission has vowed to stand up for Europe's dairy sector, a day after it was targeted in the latest anti-subsidy investigation by Beijing. Business • 22 Aug 24
Cost of a fry-up rose by 3.1% in the past year - CSO The cost of a fry-up has risen by 3.1% in the past year, according to the Central Statistics Office. Business • 15 Mar 24
Cost of a fry-up rose by 3.1% in the past year - CSO The cost of a fry-up has risen by 3.1% in the past year, according to the Central Statistics Office. Business • 15 Mar 24
Sunk Cost: Fallout of Ukraine war is seen in dairy Dairy and eggs are everyday items for most households; they're also grocery items that have seen some of the most significant increases in the past two years. Much of the reason for that can be traced back to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Business • 17 Sep 23
Sunk Cost: Fallout of Ukraine war is seen in dairy Dairy and eggs are everyday items for most households; they're also grocery items that have seen some of the most significant increases in the past two years. Much of the reason for that can be traced back to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Business • 17 Sep 23
Kerry Group reaffirms full year guidance Food technology and ingredients company Kerry has reported higher half year revenues and earnings and said it remains strongly positioned for growth for the full year. Business • 02 Aug 23
Kerry Group reaffirms full year guidance Food technology and ingredients company Kerry has reported higher half year revenues and earnings and said it remains strongly positioned for growth for the full year. Business • 02 Aug 23
Ornua sees lower profits despite a spike in revenue The maker of Kerrygold had record revenues of more than €3.4 billion last year, an increase of 36.7% on its 2021 performance. Business • 26 Apr 23
Ornua sees lower profits despite a spike in revenue The maker of Kerrygold had record revenues of more than €3.4 billion last year, an increase of 36.7% on its 2021 performance. Business • 26 Apr 23
Agri-food exports hit €15.4 billion last year Irish agri-food exports were worth €15.4 billion in 2021, an increase of 51% since 2012, new figures show today. Business • 07 Nov 22
Agri-food exports hit €15.4 billion last year Irish agri-food exports were worth €15.4 billion in 2021, an increase of 51% since 2012, new figures show today. Business • 07 Nov 22
17 recommendations on reducing dairy sector emissions A group set up by the Minister for Agriculture to produce a plan to stabilise and then reduce emissions from the dairy sector has produced a draft interim report with 17 recommendations. Ireland • 08 Apr 22
17 recommendations on reducing dairy sector emissions A group set up by the Minister for Agriculture to produce a plan to stabilise and then reduce emissions from the dairy sector has produced a draft interim report with 17 recommendations. Ireland • 08 Apr 22
Ornua's operating profits soar by 69% despite Covid Ornua, the country's biggest exporter of dairy products and maker of Kerrygold, has reported a 69% increase in operating profit for last year to €83.1m. Business • 21 Apr 21
Ornua's operating profits soar by 69% despite Covid Ornua, the country's biggest exporter of dairy products and maker of Kerrygold, has reported a 69% increase in operating profit for last year to €83.1m. Business • 21 Apr 21
Kerry Group suspends transaction talks with co-op Kerry Group has said negotiations with Kerry Co-Op over a potential transaction involving its dairy-related businesses in Ireland the UK have been suspended. Business • 15 Apr 21
Kerry Group suspends transaction talks with co-op Kerry Group has said negotiations with Kerry Co-Op over a potential transaction involving its dairy-related businesses in Ireland the UK have been suspended. Business • 15 Apr 21
Co-operative Aurivo posts higher 2019 profits, turnover Sligo co-operative Aurivo, which counts Connacht Gold and Donegal Creameries among its brands, has announced small increases in its turnover and profits for the year to the end of December. Business • 21 May 20
Co-operative Aurivo posts higher 2019 profits, turnover Sligo co-operative Aurivo, which counts Connacht Gold and Donegal Creameries among its brands, has announced small increases in its turnover and profits for the year to the end of December. Business • 21 May 20
Danone withdraws 2020 guidance but Q1 sales rise Danone today withdrew its financial guidance for 2020 due to the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic, but posted higher first-quarter sales as shoppers bought more dairy, plant-based and nutrition products to eat at home. Business • 21 Apr 20
Danone withdraws 2020 guidance but Q1 sales rise Danone today withdrew its financial guidance for 2020 due to the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic, but posted higher first-quarter sales as shoppers bought more dairy, plant-based and nutrition products to eat at home. Business • 21 Apr 20
Ornua committed to keeping dairy markets open Kerrygold has become the first €1 billion Irish food brand in 2019, new figures from Ornua, the country's biggest exporter of dairy products, show today. Business • 08 Apr 20
Ornua committed to keeping dairy markets open Kerrygold has become the first €1 billion Irish food brand in 2019, new figures from Ornua, the country's biggest exporter of dairy products, show today. Business • 08 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
Dairy industry warns of impact of Covid-19 on sector Covid-19 could have a "catastrophic" impact on the dairy sector, according to a leading industry group. Ireland • 26 Mar 20
Dairy industry warns of impact of Covid-19 on sector Covid-19 could have a "catastrophic" impact on the dairy sector, according to a leading industry group. Ireland • 26 Mar 20
Lakelands and LacPatrick merger gets approval The merger between Lakeland Dairies Co-operative Society and LacPatrick Co-operative Society has been approved by both competition authorities in Ireland and the UK. Business • 05 Mar 19
Lakelands and LacPatrick merger gets approval The merger between Lakeland Dairies Co-operative Society and LacPatrick Co-operative Society has been approved by both competition authorities in Ireland and the UK. Business • 05 Mar 19
Average dairy farm incomes up 65% in 2017 The average family farm income in Ireland last year was €31,374, according to the latest National Farm Survey published today by Teagasc. Business • 22 May 18
Average dairy farm incomes up 65% in 2017 The average family farm income in Ireland last year was €31,374, according to the latest National Farm Survey published today by Teagasc. Business • 22 May 18
Donegal Investment Group's H1 revenues dip Donegal Investment Group, formerly Donegal Creameries, has reported a slight dip in profits in the six months to the end of February. Business • 19 Apr 18
Donegal Investment Group's H1 revenues dip Donegal Investment Group, formerly Donegal Creameries, has reported a slight dip in profits in the six months to the end of February. Business • 19 Apr 18
John Jordan named as Ornua CEO designate Ornua, Ireland's largest exporter of dairy products, has appointed John Jordan as its chief executive designate. Business • 13 Apr 18
John Jordan named as Ornua CEO designate Ornua, Ireland's largest exporter of dairy products, has appointed John Jordan as its chief executive designate. Business • 13 Apr 18
Ornua's 2016 operating profits jump by 46% Dairy company Ornua has reported a strong trading performance for 2016 with higher earnings and turnover. Business • 10 May 17
Ornua's 2016 operating profits jump by 46% Dairy company Ornua has reported a strong trading performance for 2016 with higher earnings and turnover. Business • 10 May 17
Carbery Group's annual earnings up 4.8% West Cork-based Carbery Group has reported a 4.8% increase in annual earnings - before accounting for interest charges, tax and depreciation of its assets - of €37m. Business • 20 Apr 17
Carbery Group's annual earnings up 4.8% West Cork-based Carbery Group has reported a 4.8% increase in annual earnings - before accounting for interest charges, tax and depreciation of its assets - of €37m. Business • 20 Apr 17
Danone unveils new cost cuts amid dairy pressures French food group Danone has today unveiled a new €1 billion cost cutting plan. Business • 15 Feb 17
Danone unveils new cost cuts amid dairy pressures French food group Danone has today unveiled a new €1 billion cost cutting plan. Business • 15 Feb 17
China challenges weigh on Danone Q3 sales French food group Danone today reported a slowdown in quarterly sales growth that was slightly worse than expected as difficulties in China hurt its baby food and water divisions. Business • 18 Oct 16
China challenges weigh on Danone Q3 sales French food group Danone today reported a slowdown in quarterly sales growth that was slightly worse than expected as difficulties in China hurt its baby food and water divisions. Business • 18 Oct 16
Donegal Investment Group's revenues grow by 2.7% Donegal Investment Group has reported higher revenues for 2015, which contributed to a marginal increase in adjusting operating profits. Business • 29 Apr 16
Donegal Investment Group's revenues grow by 2.7% Donegal Investment Group has reported higher revenues for 2015, which contributed to a marginal increase in adjusting operating profits. Business • 29 Apr 16
