Cheese
Amy Forde on 12 May 2021
An Taisce to appeal High Court decision on Glanbia plant
On Friday, An Taisce said that having considered the High Court judgement in detail, it believes it raises points of law of exceptional importance that should be appealed in the public interest.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 12 May 2021
Cheese factory planning pokes holes in Government coalition
The environmental charity An Taisce, is exposing strife within the coalition as it tries to prevent the development of a Glanbia cheese factory.
Niall Hurson on 12 May 2021
ICMSA calls on Government to mediate Glanbia cheese plant row
The ICMSA has warned that the wider economy in the Glanbia regions will be negatively impacted by the further delays.
Amy Forde on 10 May 2021
ICOS calls on An Taisce to reverse High Court appeal on Glanbia plant
ICOS has said that An Taisce is impeding the development of a much-needed processing plant for the Irish dairy industry.
Jack Kennedy on 07 May 2021
Carbery acquires new flavours and ingredients business
Carbery has moved to bolster its flavours ingredients business with a new acquisition.
Bill O'Keeffe on 21 Apr 2021
Farmer Writes: farmers need to meet challenges head on
These restrictions imposed by Glanbia indicate that this plant is needed for current cow numbers in the country, rather than an increase in cow numbers in the future, writes Bill O'Keeffe.
Amy Forde on 21 Apr 2021
An Taisce’s real grievance is with Government policy – judge
The judge said that there was no scientific evidence put before An Bord Pleanála board to contradict the natura impact statement (NIS) of the plant.
Pat O'Toole on 21 Apr 2021
Judicial review finds in favour of Glanbia cheese plant
An Taisce challenged An Bórd Pleanála’s upholding of planning for Glanbia’s new cheese plant at Belview, Co Kilkenny.
Jack Kennedy on 21 Apr 2021
Dairy Trends: cheese more expensive to make and flat on price
As dairy commodities look positive across the board for 2021 given the core supply demand predictions, cheese is slightly out of favour.
Jack Kennedy on 21 Apr 2021
Supermarket brand bounce drives Ornua profits
Ornua, the umbrella body that markets product outside of Ireland, has posted a very positive set of financial results once again.
Jack Kennedy on 21 Apr 2021
Operating profits dip slightly for Glanbia Ireland in 2020
Glanbia Ireland reported strong profit growth for 2019 after a bumper year for its dairy ingredients division, Lorcan Allen and Jack Kennedy report.
Jack Kennedy on 21 Apr 2021
COVID-19 bounce makes Ornua profits soar
Ornua, the main exporting arm selling butter and cheese under the Kerrygold brand, released its 2020 financial results on Wednesday morning.
Jack Kennedy on 20 Apr 2021
Cheese missing out on 2021 price boost
Cheese is the one item in the dairy basket that hasn't got a 2021 boost in prices compared with last year.
Amy Forde on 20 Apr 2021
‘Welcome decision’ on Glanbia cheese plant - Tánaiste
An Tánaiste has said the Glanbia cheese plant will be a "valuable investment for the southeast".
Barry Cassidy on 20 Apr 2021
High Court decision on Glanbia cheese plant welcomed
Glanbia and farm organisations have welcomed the decision by the High Court to uphold a decision to grant planting permission for a new cheese production plant in Kilkenny.
Pat O'Toole on 20 Apr 2021
Judicial review finds in favour of Glanbia cheese plant
An Taisce challenged An Bord Pleanala's upholding of planning for Glanbia's new cheese plant at Belview Co Kilkenny.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 19 Apr 2021
Famous cheese town keen to attract mice
Farmers have helped to construct a hedgerow highway to attract mice to an English town as part of a conservation project.
Pat O'Toole on 14 Apr 2021
Glanbia parallels with Apple planning challenge
An Taisce's pursuit of a judicial review has echoes in the ill-fated Apple plans for Athenry.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 13 Apr 2021
Aussie dairy farmers cheesed off with Commission
The Australian dairy industry is not impressed that it won’t be able to sell its cheese as haloumi.
Caitríona Morrissey on 07 Apr 2021
Farm building work under increasing scrutiny
County Councils are referring more on-farm developments for ecology reports in recent years, while An Taisce also plays a role in the planning process.