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IRELAND: FY profits up at The Irish Dairy Board
9 April 2013
The Irish Dairy Board saw profits increase in 2012 on the back of higher revenue boosted by a 7% increase in branded sales volumes.
NETHERLANDS: Branded cheese, baby food boost FrieslandCampina
15 March 2013
FrieslandCampina has booked higher sales and profits as the Dutch dairy giant benefited from an increased focus on infant nutrition and branded cheese.
US: Irish Dairy Board launches Kerrygold Skellig cheese
15 March 2013
The Irish Dairy Board has launched a sweet cheddar cheese, Kerrygold Skellig, into supermarkets and speciality stores in the US.
The just-food interview - Arla Foods CFO Frederik Lotz
4 March 2013
European dairy processor Arla Foods had a bumper 2012, with sales and profits up. And its operations in emerging markets played a part in boosting its top and bottom lines. Dean Best spoke with Arla CFO Frederik Lotz about the company's ambitions in emerging markets as it battles stiff competition for rising dairy consumption in markets like China from its European peers.
IRELAND: Glanbia CEO Moloney handed Greencore board seat
8 February 2013
John Moloney, managing director at Glanbia, is to also take a seat on the board of fellow Irish food group Greencore.
EUROPE: Irish Dairy Board secures Tesco butter contract
19 November 2012
Irish co-op The Irish Dairy Board is to supply own-label butter to Tesco stores in four markets in central and eastern Europe.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food last week
29 October 2012
A busy but fruitful week for just-food was dominated by the SIAL trade expo in Paris, where thousands of international manufacturers gathered to showcase products and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing them. Elsewhere, the UK unveiled plans to introduce a hybrid nutrition labelling system, Premier Foods plc pledged to "unlock value" from its bread division and French retailers Carrefour and Casino found their international operations in the spotlight.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
29 October 2012
This week, just-food attended the SIAL food and drink exhibition in Paris where the team caught up food manufacturers including Genius Foods, Dare Foods, The Irish Dairy Board, as well as the Irish Prime Minister. Outside of Paris, the UK government revealed plans to adopt a hybrid approach to front-of-pack (FOP) nutritional labelling.
just the answer - Fergal McGarry, Irish Dairy Board
26 October 2012
The Irish Dairy Board is a co-op that generates sales of EUR2bn and exports products including its Kerrygold brand to over 80 countries. Dean Best caught up with Fergal McGarry, the IDB's global marketing and innovation director, to discuss the company's targets in emerging markets, R&D and Ireland's push to promote its food industry overseas.
Uk/IRELAND: Irish Dairy Board buys The Cheese Warehouse
11 July 2012
The Irish Dairy Board (IDB) has bought UK cheese ingredients firm The Cheese Warehouse for an undisclosed sum.
MOROCCO: Danone takes majority stake in Centrale Laitière
28 June 2012
Danone has taken a majority stake in Moroccan dairy firm Centrale Laitière.
UK: Adams Foods moves Pilgrim's Choice ad after complaints
13 June 2012
Cheese maker Adams Foods has moved the timing of its television advert for Pilgrim's Choice cheese after it received 35 complaints to the UK's advertising watchdog.
UPDATE/BELGIUM: FrieslandCampina sees IDB buy as "important" purchase
12 June 2012
FrieslandCampina has said its acquisition of The Irish Dairy Board's Belgian cheese packing operation is an "important" purchase for the company as it looks to expand its position in the sector.
IRELAND/BELGIUM: IDB to sell Belgian cheese subsidiary
12 June 2012
The Irish Dairy Board (IDB) is to sell its Belgian continental cheese packing operation to FrieslandCampina.
IRELAND: Irish Dairy Board profits rise
3 May 2012
The Irish Dairy Board booked rising sales and profits during 2011 thanks to the strong growth witnessed at its Kerrygold brand.
IRELAND: Irish Dairy Board secures funds for expansion
26 January 2012
The Irish Dairy Board, the co-operative behind cheese and butter brand Kerrygold, has secured a fresh loan of EUR100m (US$131.7m) to fund its expansion.
UK: 130 jobs go at cheese maker Adams
12 January 2012
Cheese maker Adams Foods will close its packing facility in the UK town of Wincanton, with the loss of 130 jobs.
UK: Jobs under threat at Adams UK site
2 December 2011
Adams Foods is considering closing its Wincanton cheese packing facility, creating uncertainty over 180 jobs.
UK: Irish Dairy Board expands ingredients production
19 October 2011
The Irish Dairy Board (IDB) has expanded its ingredients production in the UK by opening a facility in Staffordshire.
ALGERIA: Irish Dairy Board expands in Algeria
27 September 2011
The Irish Dairy Board has announced plans to expand its presence in Algeria, the second-largest market for the co-op's cheese products.
UK: Fire hits Adams Foods warehouse
22 September 2011
A fire that broke out an Adams Foods warehouses at its Wincanton site is not expected to affect the company's supply chain.
IRELAND: Irish Dairy Board appoints Toal as Adams Foods CEO
17 June 2011
The Irish Dairy Board (IDB) has appointed Ian Toal as CEO UK consumer foods arm Adams Foods.
IRELAND: Irish Dairy Board operating profit falls in 2010
8 April 2011
The Irish Dairy Board (IDB) saw its operating profit drop by nearly a third during 2010, despite recording an increase in sales for the year.
UK: Adams Foods launches Kerrygold Honey Spread
28 March 2011
Adams Foods has announced the launch of a sweet honey spread under its Kerrygold brand.
