Companies Profits fall sharply at Carbery Group after difficult year for dairy marketsThe West Cork co-op also reported a double-digit decline in full year sales
Companies Profits fall at Kerrygold owner after dairy market correction in 2023Ornua, the farmer owned co-op, also completed a €40 million investment in 2023 to double the capacity of its Kerrygold Park facility in Cork
Companies Milk to mead: Brewers ‘will bid’ for Lakeland Dairies unwanted processing facilitiesThe chief executive of the Cavan-based dairy company said he expects microbreweries will vie for the co-op’s milk processing site in Monaghan town
Companies Profits at Connacht Gold owner Aurivo plummet 93% in 2023Revenues at the agricultural co-op tumbled amid a ‘sharp deterioration’ in dairy prices and a weather-delayed start to fertiliser spreading season
Agribusiness Ex-Kerry boss warns that Co-op farmers must find way to fund dairy buyout or face legal action Denis Brosnan, who drove Kerry Group’s expansion into a multinational, warned farmers they are running out of time to reach a deal for the business
Agribusiness Tirlán announces leadership changes as Jim Bergin to retire as chief executive this yearThe long-serving Kilkenny native will step down as chief executive of Ireland’s largest co-op at the end of July this year
Making it Work Oatier plans to scale for international businessLaunch of new Oat drink is the first milestone towards a large-scale international expansion
Agribusiness Lakeland Dairies to close three facilities and shed 78 jobs as part of business restructuringThe Cavan-headquartered dairy co-op said it was closing three facilities as part of a rationalisation process to “future-proof” the business
Agriculture Economic impact of Irish dairy sector estimated at almost €18bn last year - reportA new report by EY, which was commissioned by Dairy Industry Ireland, has found the sector supports almost 54,000 jobs across the country
Companies How 550 jobs in Limerick are at risk from Nestlé’s slump in ChinaWhile the news of the Wyeth exit came as a shock, closer analysis suggests it should not have been that much of a surprise
Companies Dairy farmers urge State to do ‘everything in its power’ to keep Askeaton plant openIrish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association described Nestlé’s infant formula plant in Limerick as ‘huge economic asset’ that must be protected
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Climate & Environment Climate crackdown on dairy sector will reduce number of tillage farmers, agribusiness leader warnsBarry Larkin of Acorn group says tightening of environmental regulation on dairy farmers will do little to reduce agri emissions
Companies Ornua boss John Jordan to leave dairy co-op for new US roleThe company, which owns the iconic Kerrygold brand, has announced Donal Buggy will serve as interim chief executive
Companies Talbot’s legacy: leading light for women bossesThe chief executive of the food giant has decided to step down after 10 years at the helm while she’s ‘still really enjoying the job’
Companies Ireland’s largest dairy co-op reports record sales of more than €3bn for 2022Tirlán, the Kilkenny headquartered farmer co-op, recorded double digit sales and profit growth last year on the back of record food commodity prices
Companies Kerrygold sales top €1.6 billion as Cork plant doubles capacityDairy co-op Ornua generated overall group sales of more than €3.4 billion last year – though profit margins squeezed to ease inflation pressure on customers
Companies Ornua reports record sales of €3.4bn for 2022 after record year for global dairy pricesThe dairy company, which owns the iconic Kerrygold, said 2022 was a ‘uniquely challenging’ year despite the record surge in global prices for dairy products such as butter and cheese
Markets Rapid fall in farmgate milk prices could see drop in production, dairy boss warns Costs still ‘astronomical’ for farmers while milk prices could fall to 35 cent a litre, warns Lakeland chief
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