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Why the global protein boom is good news for Irish dairy

Half-year results from Arla Foods show protein remains the biggest driver of dairy processor profits.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Why the global protein boom is good news for Irish dairy

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Dale Farm to add extra capacity for cheese

Dale Farm to add extra capacity for cheese

NORTHERN IRELAND 2 September 2026

50% rise in sales at Kilkenny Cheese

50% rise in sales at Kilkenny Cheese

NEWS 12 August 2026

Robust demand boosts Glanbia plc's 2026 growth expectations

Robust demand boosts Glanbia plc's 2026 growth expectations

Robust demand boosts Glanbia plc's 2026 growth expectations

NEWS 6 August 2026

The Americas are eating into Europe's dairy dominance

The Americas are eating into Europe's dairy dominance

The Americas are eating into Europe's dairy dominance

NEWS 12 July 2026

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Weightloss jabs drive demand for whey

Weightloss jabs drive demand for whey

The increase in uptake of GLP-1 medications has led to a surge in demand for protein and resultant high prices for whey protein.

NEWS 26 November 2025

FrieslandCampina announces €90m whey protein investment

FrieslandCampina announces €90m whey protein investment

The co-op aims to strengthen its position in high-value whey proteins.

NEWS 26 November 2025

Carbery CEO warns on dairy outlook for 2026

Carbery CEO warns on dairy outlook for 2026

The co-op said performance in 2025 was strong in a “very challenging” market environment

NEWS 26 November 2025

New chair at Moorepark Technology

New chair at Moorepark Technology

Aine Hallihan is director of research and development with Carbery Group.

DEALER 26 November 2025

Bord Bia dairy seminar hears of growing demand for whey and skim

Bord Bia dairy seminar hears of growing demand for whey and skim

There is no end in sight to the protein demand boom as demand is set to outgrow supply.

NEWS 26 November 2025

Revenue rises, profit falls at Glanbia

Revenue rises, profit falls at Glanbia

The company’s performance was hit by record whey costs in 2025.

NEWS 26 November 2025

Upside seen in Glanbia’s share price

Upside seen in Glanbia’s share price

Analyst reaction to updated medium-term targets has been positive.

NEWS 26 November 2025

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Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

Dwindling forage stocks due to the drought and high dry matter maize crops, mean using an additive on maize silage is essential, believes Amanda Clements, technical business manager for Volac.

Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

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