Dairy industry in Ireland
Ireland is among the leading dairy producers in Europe based on the production share. Between the years 2016 and 2021, there was a steady increase in the number of dairy cows in Ireland. In the past few years, the annual volume of milk produced in Ireland has also steadily increased. This could be due to a growing demand for dairy products. In 2022, the total volume of milk produced in Ireland was approximately nine million tons, a jump from about 6.9 million tons in 2016.Kerry Group: financials
Over the years, the Kerry Group expanded its activities beyond the dairy sector, by acquiring entities operating in different segments of the agri-food industry like food flavoring, processed meats, and frozen and chilled ready meals. Today, the Kerry Group employs more than 25,000 people across the globe and ranks among Europe's top agri-food companies.The Kerry Group distributes many well-known brands such as Dairygold, Wall’s, Cheestrings, LowLow, and others. Although the company 's headquarters are in Kerry County, Ireland, only 17 percent of the group's revenues are generated in its home continent Europe, while the lion's share of the group's revenues come from sales in the Americas. The Kerry Group's global revenues reached 8.77 billion euros in 2022.
