Cheese

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 19 August 2026

Lactalis continues expansion with UK acquisition

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50% rise in sales at Kilkenny Cheese

50% rise in sales at Kilkenny Cheese

NEWS 12 August 2026

Powder prices jump but butter and cheese stall

Powder prices jump but butter and cheese stall

MARKETS 12 August 2026

Will Tirlán’s move take the lustre off Kerrygold?

Will Tirlán’s move take the lustre off Kerrygold?

Will Tirlán’s move take the lustre off Kerrygold?

DEALER 5 August 2026

Dale Farm puts more value on milk protein

Dale Farm puts more value on milk protein

Dale Farm puts more value on milk protein

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 July 2026

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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 7 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 7 July 2026

Tirlán holds June milk price as part of three-month set rate

Tirlán holds June milk price as part of three-month set rate

Dairy markets remain under pressure. However, steady demand for protein is helping to offset some of the weakness in other product categories, Tirlán chair Ger O’Brien said.

NEWS 7 July 2026

The Americas are eating into Europe's dairy dominance

The Americas are eating into Europe's dairy dominance

The US share of the global dairy trade has increased from 10% to 14% since 2017, while cheese exports out of Argentina and Uruguay have also grown significantly in this period.

NEWS 7 July 2026

Dairygold to exit UK business operations

Dairygold to exit UK business operations

The co-op is proposing the closure of its business in Crewe and the sale of its Leeds facility.

NEWS 7 July 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Brief news snippets from United States, Thailand, Spain and Uruguay.

WORLD 7 July 2026

GDT takes a tumble for third consecutive auction

GDT takes a tumble for third consecutive auction

A decrease in prices were seen right across the board at Tuesday's auction.

NEWS 7 July 2026

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