Kerrygold

Ornua Value Payment increases twelvefold in 15 years

The Ornua Value Payment is what Ornua pays back to its co-op members from the premium it generates from products like Kerrygold, writes Aidan Brennan.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Ornua Value Payment increases twelvefold in 15 years

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Will Tirlán’s move take the lustre off Kerrygold?

Will Tirlán’s move take the lustre off Kerrygold?

DEALER 5 August 2026

Not the first time Kerrygold has faced Irish competition

Not the first time Kerrygold has faced Irish competition

NEWS 5 August 2026

Butter branding move aims to capture share of Kerrygold spoils

Butter branding move aims to capture share of Kerrygold spoils

Butter branding move aims to capture share of Kerrygold spoils

NEWS 2 August 2026

Inside Costco, the giant US supermarket now selling Tirlán butter

Inside Costco, the giant US supermarket now selling Tirlán butter

Inside Costco, the giant US supermarket now selling Tirlán butter

NEWS 31 July 2026

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Kerrygold’s latest challenge is Irish butter

Kerrygold’s latest challenge is Irish butter

There is no doubt that the US market is huge, and growing, but Irish farmers won’t benefit from competition on price.

NEWS 15 June 2026

Editorial: sticking the knife in Kerrygold is a serious threat to Ornua's future

Editorial: sticking the knife in Kerrygold is a serious threat to Ornua's future

Tirlán is clearly dissatisfied with the performance of Ornua and has been for some time.

VIEWPOINTS 15 June 2026

Co-ops' conflicting US butter strategies risk milk price – ICMSA

Co-ops' conflicting US butter strategies risk milk price – ICMSA

Irish dairy farmers would like to see more strategy cohesion between co-ops to deliver a long-term sustainable milk price to their suppliers, the ICMSA has said.

NEWS 15 June 2026

US butter dispute deepens as IFA seeks urgent meeting with Tirlán

US butter dispute deepens as IFA seeks urgent meeting with Tirlán

Ornua's Kerrygold butter is the number two butter brand in the US currently.

NEWS 15 June 2026

Tirlán kicks off fresh US butter battle

Tirlán kicks off fresh US butter battle

Co-op has agreed deal to supply major US retailer's own-brand grass-fed butter.

NEWS 15 June 2026

Milk quality award finalists announced by Ornua and NDC

Milk quality award finalists announced by Ornua and NDC

The 12 shortlisted finalists for the 2026 National Dairy Council and Kerrygold Quality Milk awards has been announced.

NEWS 15 June 2026

Two new senior appointments at Ornua

Two new senior appointments at Ornua

Shane Henry will take up the role of managing director of Ornua Dairy Ingredients, while Seán McHugh has been appointed as head of global manufacturing and operational excellence.

NEWS 15 June 2026

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