Ornua Makes $10 million Investment in Hilbert, Wisconsin Cheese-Making Facility

Investment will add 30% production capacity to cheese making plant Ornua, Ireland’s largest premium dairy cooperative, has announced a major expansion of its Ornua Ingredients North America division with a $10 million investment upgrading its Hilbert, Wisconsin cheese ingredients operation. The facility, located in the heart of Wisconsin’s famous dairy country, already boasts some of … Continued

Ornua Company Statement – Ornua Purchase Price Index Update

The Ornua Board today approved two changes to the Ornua Purchase Price Index to ensure the Purchase Price Index remains an accurate base commodity reference and to bring greater transparency to how Ornua returns market premium. As the Purchase Price Index is a measure of Ornua’s market performance on commodity products it should only include … Continued

Ornua opens state-of-the-art cheese facility in Ávila, Spain

€30 million investment secures position as a world leading pizza cheese supplier Ornua, Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, today celebrated the official opening of its new, €30 million, state-of-the-art cheese production facility in Ávila, Spain. The new facility has been built on the former Ornua cheese manufacturing site, opening two years to the … Continued

Company Announcement

Ornua today, Tuesday, 11 June 2019, announces that Denis Cregan has been appointed the Chairman of Ornua following the resignation of Aaron Forde.  Having led the Board for six successful years, Aaron Forde has recommended the appointment of an Independent Director to oversee the Board while it is reviewing its governance structures. Commenting on the … Continued

Kerrygold announces sponsorship of the famed Irish Oaks at the Curragh

May 17, 2019 Kerrygold continues winning run as it exceeds €1 billion sales milestone Kerrygold, the brand owned by Irish dairy farmers, has announced its sponsorship of The Irish Oaks at The Curragh, one of the most prestigious race meetings of the flat racing season.  The Kerrygold Irish Oaks takes place on Saturday 20th July … Continued

From green to gold; Kerrygold reaches €1 billion annual retail sales globally

Kerrygold becomes Ireland’s most successful food export Kerrygold, the brand owned by Irish dairy farmers, has exceeded €1 billion annual retail value – the first Irish food brand to reach this momentous milestone.  It was unveiled today by Minister for Agriculture, Food & the Marine, Michael Creed TD and Ornua Foods Managing Director Róisín Hennerty … Continued

Ornua delivers strong performance with Operating Profit up 14.8%

3.4 billion litres of milk equivalent sold through Ornua’s 110 global markets Ornua, Ireland’s largest exporter of dairy products, today published its operating and financial results for year ended 29 December 2018. Exporting to over 110 countries around the world, Ornua is the proud owner of the Kerrygold brand. Ornua delivered a strong trading performance … Continued

Kerrygold Butter celebrates 20 years of phenomenal success in the US

From a pallet of butter to a sea of gold; 2.6 million blocks of iconic gold foil arrive on US shores each week Kerrygold, Irish farmer’s iconic dairy brand and one of Ireland’s most successful food exports globally, celebrates 20 years of success with Kerrygold Butter in the US. Kerrygold first shipped one pallet of … Continued

Kerrygold unveils major new campaign set to reach over 36 million Irish butter lovers

From ‘Who’s taking the horse to France’ to captivating the world with ‘A True Taste of Kerrygold’ Dublin, Tuesday, 12th February 2019: Kerrygold, Ireland’s iconic dairy brand and one of Ireland’s most successful food exports globally, is placing Ireland’s farming families at the fore of a major new global campaign that will reach over 36 … Continued

DCU and Ornua announce University of Sanctuary scholarship partnership

Ornua, Ireland’s largest exporter of dairy products and owner of the iconic Kerrygold brand, has revealed that they are gifting one student, through the University of Sanctuary at Dublin City University, a scholarship to complete an undergraduate degree. Sisa Bhebhe from Zimbabwe, the recipient of the scholarship, had the opportunity to meet members of the … Continued

Ornua Cheese Sweeps the Board at Global Cheese Awards

Ornua is celebrating success after taking home a total of 14 awards (3 gold, 6 silver and 4 bronze for cheese and 1 bronze award for salted butter) at the Global Cheese Awards in Frome, Somerset. The Global Cheese Awards is one of the most respected industry events in the UK, having run for the … Continued

Ornua Appoints Iarlaith Smyth as President, Ornua Foods North America

Ornua, the largest exporter of Irish dairy products, with annualised sales of c. €2 billion across 110 countries, has appointed Iarlaith Smyth to President, Ornua Foods North & Latin America. As President Iarlaith will lead the continued growth and development of Ornua’s branded portfolio of premium grass-fed Irish dairy products, which includes both Kerrygold and … Continued

World class careers on offer as Ornua launches 2019 Graduate Programme

Ornua CEO recalls his first steps into the business as a graduate Ornua, Ireland’s largest exporter of dairy products and owner of the iconic Kerrygold brand, today launches its 2019 Graduate Programme. The programme will see the company recruit up to 15 graduates to join the Ornua team around the world who will bring the … Continued

Ornua Launches Global Campaign to Attract Top Talent

Ornua today announces the roll-out of a global campaign to showcase the world-class careers on offer at the home of Irish dairy. The aim of this campaign is to attract top talent in Ornua’s key markets to support the delivery of Ornua’s mission to bring the best of Irish dairy, on behalf of dairy farming … Continued

NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards 2018 Finalists Announced

#MadeForThis Finalists for this year’s NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards have been announced. The awards recognise standards of excellence in dairy farming, with dairy co-operatives throughout the country invited to nominate their top suppliers. Nine finalists were each visited by judges over the last three months and the winner will be announced at the … Continued

Ornua Promotes David Butler to General Manager Middle East and Africa

28 August 2018: Ornua, the largest exporter of Irish dairy products, with annualised sales of c. €2 billion across 110 countries, has promoted David Butler to General Manager Middle East and Africa. David has served the previous four years as the International Sales Manager with Ornua. The Middle East and Africa currently has annualised sales … Continued