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Patrick Blake appointed managing director of Ornua Foods UK and Europe

New appointment comes following Simon Ball’s decision to step down from the role at Ornua.

NEWS 9 February 2026

Patrick Blake appointed managing director of Ornua Foods UK and Europe

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A brand for Irish beef is required

LETTERS 4 February 2026

Supervalu, Centra and Tesco cut Kerrygold butter prices

Supervalu, Centra and Tesco cut Kerrygold butter prices

NEWS 30 January 2026

Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 23 December 2025

Added value is key for Irish dairy success

Added value is key for Irish dairy success

Added value is key for Irish dairy success

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 19 December 2025

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Imperative for Irish Dairy in Global Markets

Imperative for Irish Dairy in Global Markets

David Kennedy, Head of dairy in Bord Bia explains why targeting Premium Segments Is Vital in Supporting Stability in Domestic Milk Prices

NEWS 19 November 2025

Ornua shows its ‘socks’ appeal

Ornua shows its ‘socks’ appeal

Ornua was keen to highlight that there was more to Kerrygold than just better at the ICMSA's AGM.

DEALER 19 November 2025

Letter about Kerrygold product range in Germany

Letter about Kerrygold product range in Germany

"When visiting my home country of Germany, I always marvel at the number of Kerrygold products on offer there and not here." - Heike O’Sullivan, Bonane, Kenmare, Co Kerry.

LETTERS 19 November 2025

Aurivo-Dale Farm merger rests on Ornua blessing

Aurivo-Dale Farm merger rests on Ornua blessing

Clarity or maybe a blessing from Ornua is our first step, if that goes well which I think it will, we then get down to talking to our boards, Raymond Barlow said.

NEWS 19 November 2025

Kerrygold maker told it 'needs new products'

Kerrygold maker told it 'needs new products'

It would be wrong if Ornua 'had a monopoly' in the market, Tirlán chair John Murphy has said, adding that competition is good.

NEWS 19 November 2025

Co-op chairs let rip at Ornua

Co-op chairs let rip at Ornua

The Dealer was listening closely to the interaction between the co-op chairs at Dairy Day 2025.

DEALER 19 November 2025

'Disappointing' to see Irish butter in competition in US

'Disappointing' to see Irish butter in competition in US

Kerry Dairy Ireland sees Irish different butter brands on US shelves as a positive for market share, while Ornua is disappointed that some of this butter has a lower premium than Kerrygold.

NEWS 19 November 2025

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Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) today issued a reminder to food and beverage producers across Ireland to complete its survey.

Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

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