Dairy
Demand from international dairy markets has exceeded expectations in the first quarter (Q1) of the year, according to Ornua.
The board of Dairygold has said it will maintain the February quoted milk price at 36c/L, this is unchanged from January.
Agri-Business
Ornua has today (Friday, February 27) announced three new appointments to the company’s board of directors.
Ornua has responded to what it said are "misleading claims online" about its Kerrygold butter which are "confusing or concerning".
The Lakeland Dairies Board today (Thursday, February 12) confirmed it will hold the price for milk for January.
Ornua's latest report found that strong Global Dairy Trade results have led to a "more positive market sentiment than anticipated”.
Patrick Blake, currently the business unit’s executive director for Ireland, Europe and strategic sourcing, will take up his new role with Ornua in March.
Additional tariffs imposed on EU cream and cheese to China range from 7.4% to 11.7%, depending on the company.
Ornua has said that European dairy commodity prices have "likely reached a floor" and are expected to stabilise in Q1 2026.
The Ornua Purchase Price Index (PPI) has recorded another monthly decrease, with its indicative milk price falling by almost 3c/L.
Conor Galvin, CEO of Ornua, warned of a challenging 2026 for Irish dairy, and discussed the danger of following commodity prices.
Ornua’s market report for December 2025 paints a mixed picture of the dairy industry, both in Europe and beyond.
The Ornua Purchase Price Index (PPI) has fallen again, with its resulting indicative milk price falling by almost 1c/L.
Dairy News
Global milk collections increased by 3.5% in the year to September, with flows expanding in most major producing regions, Ornua said.
Ornua has said that its Purchase Price Index (PPI) has recorded another decrease, representing an indicative return for October milk of 41c/L.
The Ryan family from Co. Tipperary have been named as the overall winners of the 2025 NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards.
Ornua is among 70 delegates from the European food and drinks industry participating in this week's EU agri-food mission to Brazil.
The global outlook for milk has improved with annual output likely to expand by 1.9%, Ornua...
The Ornua Monthly Purchase Price Index (PPI) for the month of September 2025 is 145.7, down from the previous month at 151.4.
EU milk collections lifted by 0.8% in July and should rise by about 1.5% in August, according to a...
Irish dairy cooperative and Kerrygold owner, Ornua has announced the appointment of two new executive roles within its global leadership team
The Ornua Monthly Purchase Price Index (PPI) for the month of August 2025 is 151.4, down from the previous month at 153.6.
Ornua and the National Dairy Council (NDC) are delighted to announce the 12 finalists for this years awards...
