Cheese

Watch: challenging year for Irish farmhouse and artisan cheese producers

Drought, increased energy prices and tighter margins have had an impact on Irish cheese producers across Ireland, with worries about losing LEADER funding in CAP.

NEWS 24 September 2026

Watch: challenging year for Irish farmhouse and artisan cheese producers

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What does the grass-fed label really mean?

What does the grass-fed label really mean?

MARKETS 23 September 2026

Dairygold increases August milk price as European supplies slow

Dairygold increases August milk price as European supplies slow

MARKETS 18 September 2026

Dale Farm to add extra capacity for cheese

Dale Farm to add extra capacity for cheese

Dale Farm to add extra capacity for cheese

NORTHERN IRELAND 2 September 2026

Leprino confirms over £9m of profit

Leprino confirms over £9m of profit

Leprino confirms over £9m of profit

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 August 2026

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Lactalis continues expansion with UK acquisition

Lactalis continues expansion with UK acquisition

World’s largest dairy company adds to portfolio as it buys well-known UK cheese and spreads brands

NEWS 18 July 2026

50% rise in sales at Kilkenny Cheese

50% rise in sales at Kilkenny Cheese

The joint venture between Tirlán and Royal A-Ware plans to expand output further.

NEWS 18 July 2026

Powder prices jump but butter and cheese stall

Powder prices jump but butter and cheese stall

Skim and whole milk powder prices are seeing an uplift in price, but butter and cheese prices are static.

MARKETS 18 July 2026

Will Tirlán’s move take the lustre off Kerrygold?

Will Tirlán’s move take the lustre off Kerrygold?

After a decade of dairy expansion, the pressure to sell product has seen the greatest challenge to Kerrygold’s dominance of Irish butter exports.

DEALER 18 July 2026

Dale Farm puts more value on milk protein

Dale Farm puts more value on milk protein

The co-op has suggested that further increases will be put on the value of protein within its payment model

NORTHERN IRELAND 18 July 2026

Parmesan and French onion soup shortages

Parmesan and French onion soup shortages

Hot temperatures are causing havoc to crops and milk production in some parts of Europe.

DEALER 18 July 2026

Opinion: Falklands still suffering from Brexit as Gibraltar removes EU border

Opinion: Falklands still suffering from Brexit as Gibraltar removes EU border

Ten years after the Brexit referendum, two British overseas territories are, like Ireland, struggling to cope with the fallout from the UK leaving the EU.

OPINION 18 July 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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