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NewsPilgrims Choice launches Dip & Dunk adult snacking range
The development from the Ornua-owned brand includes sticks of Pilgrims Choice cheese with ‘dips made from the very best ingredients’
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NewsKerrygold launches Cream Cheese into UK market
The product is made from clean ingredients including milk from Irish grass-fed cows to deliver a ‘rich, natural taste and smooth texture’
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NewsFarmers facing ‘very challenging year ahead’, Ornua boss warns
CEO Conor Galvin told The Grocer farmers were ‘concerned about 2026’ and were set to have a ‘very, very challenged year’ due to soaring cost pressures and uncertainty in the market
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NewsKerrygold’s growth pushes Ornua to €3.5bn
Kerrygold is now the second-most popular block butter in the UK, having grown faster than any other butter brand last year, according to parent company Ornua
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NewsNomad Foods appoints new UK & Ireland president
The ‘distinguished and highly experienced senior business leader’ will assume responsibility for leading Nomad Foods’ UK & Ireland brand portfolio, which includes Birds Eye, Aunt Bessie’s and Goodfella’s
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NewsKerrygold launches spreadable variant with olive oil
The latest addition to the Kerrygold range blends rich Irish grass-fed butter with olive oil, water and salt
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NewsOrnua Foods UK & Europe appoints new managing director
The new hire is currently the business unit’s executive director for Ireland, Europe & strategic sourcing and will take up this new role in March 2026
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NewsKerrygold slashes butter block size by 20% to 200g
The Irish dairy brand has phased in a smaller pack size across the major retailers since the start of September
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NewsOrnua brings in new operating model with bolstered senior team
The new operating model is designed to advance the company’s global growth ambitions
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NewsPilgrims Choice launches ‘Bite into Bold’ campaign
The ‘Bite into Bold’ campaign aims to differentiate the cheddar brand from ‘the boring and bland mainstream’ by drawing attention to its ‘distinctive taste profile’’
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Category ReportCheers for cheese: trends in cheese 2025
Brits are getting more adventurous with their cheeses. Some are even putting it in cocktails. So, where does this leave cheddar?
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NewsOrnua sees profits surge but warns of Trump tariffs impact
The Irish dairy co-op warned ’global trade tensions’ remained among ’the key potential shock factors in the months ahead’
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NewsPilgrims Choice launches Inclusions blended cheese range
The cheddar brand has launched four SKUs of Mature Cheddar blended with herbs, spices, vegetables and seasonings
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Analysis & FeaturesWho holds the power in UK dairy?
UK dairy has become ‘more polarised towards the bigger players’ over the past five years. Here’s a look at the 15 biggest and how they’ve risen to the top
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NewsPilgrims Choice owner Ornua Foods UK sees sales rise in ‘stable’ 2023 accounts
Pre-tax profits remained unchanged at £11.6m on the back of inflation-busting ‘sustainable pricing structures’ said the subsidiary of Irish dairy co-op Ornua
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NewsKerrygold owner Ornua hires ex-Nestlé exec Cesar França to run Global Foods division
Brazilian França will be responsible for driving the ’continued success and ambitious growth plans’ of Kerrygold, Ornua said
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NewsKerrygold launches new range of butter sticks
The new 100g sticks will initially be launched in two variants: Salted Butter and Garlic & Herb Butter
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NewsKerrygold owner sees 8% profit slump due to market challenges
The dairy company reported a turnover of €3.4bn, which was flat on last year when the company reported a record sales performance
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NewsOrnua Foods UK appoints new marketing director
Nicola Blackmore-Squires will be responsible for the development of “powerful and distinctive” positionings for Ornua’s brands
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NewsOrnua Foods UK reports positive 2022 performance despite challenges
The Pilgrims Choice owner saw turnover increase by 20% from £400m to £480m, which it attributed to stable sales volumes and more sustainable pricing