Irish dairy cooperative, Ornua, is pleased to announce the appointment of Aidan O’Driscoll as Independent Non-Executive Director to the Board of Ornua.  Mr O’Driscoll will join the Board after the 2022 Annual General Meeting scheduled in June. Commenting on the appointment, Chairman of Ornua, Denis Cregan said: “On behalf of Ornua I would like to … Continued

Irish dairy cooperative, Ornua, announced today that it has secured a new five-year syndicated bank facility of €580 million, replacing its existing 2017 facility.  The new facility will extend to December 2026 and incorporates sustainability key performance indicators that address emissions, waste and diversity targets. The refinanced facility comprises of two distinct parts: €200 million … Continued

Fund innovators awarded in areas of sustainability and rural development Rethink Ireland, in partnership with Ornua, one of Ireland’s leading dairy companies, is proud to award €200,000 to five innovative projects driving ambitious thinking in key areas of sustainability and rural development. An organisation working to end the need for single-use plastic water bottles, a … Continued

Deal expands production capacity and strengthens customer offerings Irish dairy cooperative, Ornua, announced today it has completed the acquisition of US cheese ingredients business, Whitehall Specialties Inc (WSI) for an undisclosed sum from Mason Wells, a private equity firm based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  This acquisition complements Ornua’s US Ingredients division, Ornua Ingredients North America (OINA), and … Continued

Kellie Harrington celebrates knock out success stories of Irish family farms Ornua and the National Dairy Council (NDC) are pleased to announce the McCarthy family, from Limerick and suppling Kerry Agribusiness, as the winner of the 2021 NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards. The awards, dubbed the Oscars of the Dairy World, recognise, and celebrate … Continued

Owner of Kerrygold looking for 15 qualified candidates across eight countries to join industry-leading programme Ornua, owner of Kerrygold, Ireland’s only billion-euro food brand, has launched its search for the organisation’s next generation of leaders through its 2022 Graduate Programme. The programme is looking for 15 exceptional applicants for roles across business functions – from … Continued

NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards to announce overall winner at Moorepark Dairy Open Day   Ornua and the National Dairy Council are pleased to announce 12 farming families, from eight counties, representing 12 dairy co-ops nationwide, have reached the finals of the 2021 NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards. The awards, dubbed the ‘Oscars … Continued

New Parents Programme adds to suite of employee supports including Fertility Treatment and Miscarriage Leave Ornua, Ireland’s largest dairy exporter and the proud owner of Kerrygold, Ireland’s most successful food export, has announced the introduction of a New Parents Programme to support new parents and line managers in the workplace. The programme builds on existing … Continued

“Despite the significant challenges of the post-Brexit transition and global pandemic we performed strongly as the key fundamentals of our business, namely great people, products, and partners, came to the fore.” – Bill Hunter, Ornua Foods UK Managing Director Ornua Foods UK, the UK’s largest supplier of retail packed cheese, today published its operating and … Continued

Kerrygold Spreadable samples to reach over 230,000 consumers across 14 different locations Kerrygold is hitting the road to spread the love and great taste of Kerrygold to consumers across Ireland. The Kerrygold Spreadable Food Truck will be offering free samples to over 230,000 butter lovers across 14 locations. Kerrygold Spreadable is a new product from … Continued

Contract to produce several million sachets per annum of a market leading nutritional supplement at Ornua Ingredients Europe, Leek, UK production facility £500,000 investment in new single sachet packing line expands capacity and capabilities in the blending and packing of dairy based powdered beverages Ornua Ingredients Europe has announced the securing of a long-term supply … Continued

Ornua Foods UK, the major supplier of cheese and butter based in Leek, is set to support local youths adversely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic by assisting them in kickstarting their career.  Through participation in the UK government’s new Kickstart Initiative, Ornua Foods UK will offer six unemployed youths a paid six month placement, giving … Continued

Ornua Co-Operative, owner of the iconic Kerrygold brand, welcomes the five year suspension of tariffs on Irish dairy products into the US. Ornua are responsible for 90% of butter exported from the EU into the US and these punitive tariffs represented an unwelcome and unnecessary barrier to doing business. Kerrygold achieved remarkable growth in the … Continued

Leek-based company provides enough cheese for 300,000 cheese rolls Ornua Foods UK, a dairy co-operative based in Leek, has been playing its part by donating high quality dairy products to those impacted by Covid-19 in the Leek, wider Staffordshire Moorlands and Stoke-on-Trent areas.  Twelve months on from the start of the first lockdown, the major … Continued

Fund looks to support future innovators in Sustainability and Rural Development Ornua, one of Ireland’s leading dairy companies, is proud to announce its partnership with the Irish social innovation fund, Rethink Ireland. Ornua has pledged €100,000 to Rethink Ireland projects to drive innovative and ambitious thinking in the key areas of sustainability and rural development.  … Continued

Kerrygold sales up 13% with over 10 million packets sold weekly Ornua, one of Ireland’s leading dairy companies, today published its operating and financial results for the twelve months ending 26th December 2020 with Group turnover reaching €2.3 billion. Group EBITDA* grew by 49.6% to €107.4 million, driving a robust 69.2% increase in Operating Profit* … Continued

Ornua Co-Operative, owner of Ireland’s iconic Kerrygold brand and the leading exporter of premium Irish dairy products worldwide with revenues of €2.3 billion, is pleased to announce the appointment of Anne McFarland and Anne O’Leary as Independent Non-Executive Directors. These new appointments bring a wealth of international experience to the Board of Ornua as the … Continued

The newest additions to the Kerrygold brand offer consumers convenience and increased choice Ornua, the owner of Kerrygold, Ireland’s only €1 billion food brand, has launched two new products in Ireland. Kerrygold Spreadable targets consumers who trust the great taste of Kerrygold products and are looking for the convenience of being spreadable straight from the … Continued

Ornua Co-Operative, owner of Ireland’s iconic Kerrygold brand and the leading exporter of premium Irish dairy products worldwide with revenues of €2.3bn, is pleased to announce the appointment of its General Counsel, John McRedmond, to the role of Chief Risk & Compliance Officer. As Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, John will join Ornua’s Executive leadership … Continued

Proud to have been part of the Leek community since 1922, Ornua Foods UK is continuing to support various local initiatives, charities, and sporting clubs. For the last seven years Ornua, which operates the major cheese packing facility on Barnfield’s industrial estate, has been one Leek Cricket Club’s key sponsors, which will celebrate its 177th … Continued