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Kerry Co-Operative Creameries
Legal namestring
Kerry Co-Operative Creameries Limited
Websiteurl
kerryco-op.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1974
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersTralee, Ireland
HQ citystring
Tralee
HQ countrystring
Ireland
HQ regionstring
Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
dairy processing, dairy ingredients, consumer dairy brands, farm supplies retail, agricultural cooperative
Industry1 code
1Yogurt & Cultured Dairy (Yogurt, Kefir, Sour Cream, Cottage Cheese)
CodeCRADACABPrimaryYes
NAICS code3 codes
  • Dairy Product Manufacturing3115
  • Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing31151
  • Cheese Manufacturing311513
SIC code2 codes
  • Dairy Products2020
  • Food And Kindred Products2000
Product category
Dairy Processing & Manufacturing
No data
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1Kinisla (Dairy Business) - 70% Ownership
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

Kerry Co-operative Creameries holds 70% majority stake in Kinisla (formerly Kerry Dairy Ireland), which generates revenue across four divisions: Agribusiness (farm retail stores), Dairy Ingredients (B2B ingredients to food manufacturers), Nutritional Ingredients (specialised nutrition products), and Consumer Foods (branded dairy products including Cheestrings, Dairygold, Charleville). 2025 revenue approximately €1.4 billion.

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Marketing channels3 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels4 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components6 values
Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
GTM typeB2B and B2C
B2B and B2C
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Brand1 of 5 records shown
1Cheestrings
Description

Popular cheese snacking product under Kinisla's Strings & Things portfolio, generating record £130 million in UK retail sales.

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Core offering1 text field

Kerry Co-Operative Creameries is an Irish agricultural co-operative society and the 70% majority shareholder of Kinisla (formerly Kerry Dairy Ireland), operating an integrated dairy platform across four divisions: Agribusiness (farm retail stores providing feed, fertiliser and farm supplies), Dairy Ingredients (milk powders, whey proteins, butterfat and cheese systems supplied to global food manufacturers), Nutritional Ingredients (specialised dairy ingredients for infant formula, clinical nutrition and active lifestyle products), and Consumer Foods (branded and private-label dairy products including Dairygold, Charleville, Cheestrings and Yollies distributed through retail in Ireland, the UK and international markets).

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 3 values shown
  • Kinisla 2025 revenue of almost €1.4 billion with EBITDA of €81.3 million
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Product overview1 text field

Kerry Co-Operative Creameries is an Irish agricultural co-operative that serves as the 70% majority shareholder of Kinisla (formerly Kerry Dairy Ireland). Kinisla operates as an integrated dairy platform built on four interconnected pillars: Agribusiness (farm retail stores, feed, fertiliser, sustainability programmes like Evolve RegenDairy), Dairy Ingredients (milk powders, whey proteins, butterfat, cheese systems for global food manufacturers), Nutritional Ingredients (specialised ingredients for infant formula, clinical nutrition, active lifestyle products), and Consumer Foods (branded and private label dairy products including Dairygold, Charleville, and the Strings & Things portfolio featuring Cheestrings and Yollies). The co-operative model connects thousands of farmer-members to global customers and consumers through this end-to-end dairy value chain.

Product and service8 records
1Kinisla Integrated Dairy Business
CategoryCore dairy business / parent brand
Description

Integrated Irish dairy business operating across Agribusiness, Dairy Ingredients, Nutritional Ingredients and Consumer Foods divisions; 70% owned by Kerry Co-operative Creameries. Connects farming communities to customers and consumers worldwide.

2Agribusiness Farm Supplies (Retail)
CategoryAgribusiness retail
Description

Retail distribution of feed, fertiliser and essential farm supplies to Kerry Co-op farmer-members through a network of farm and home retail outlets, alongside the Evolve RegenDairy Sustainability Programme supporting on-farm efficiency.

3Dairy Ingredients
CategoryB2B dairy ingredients
Description

Processed Irish milk converted into milk powders, whey proteins, butterfat and cheese systems supplied to global food manufacturers in sectors such as infant nutrition, bakery and prepared foods.

4Nutritional Ingredients
CategoryB2B nutritional ingredients
Description

Specialised dairy-based nutritional ingredients for infant formula, clinical nutrition and active lifestyle products, produced using a science-led approach to advanced dairy nutrition.

5Dairygold (Consumer Brand)
CategoryConsumer dairy brand
Description

Well-known Irish consumer dairy brand under Kinisla's Consumer Foods division producing trusted, high-quality dairy products for retail markets across Ireland and international markets.

6Charleville (Consumer Brand)
CategoryConsumer dairy brand
Description

Irish consumer dairy brand under Kinisla's Consumer Foods portfolio, delivering trusted high-quality dairy products to retail consumers.

7Cheestrings (Consumer Snack Brand)
CategoryConsumer dairy snack brand
Description

Popular cheese string snack product under the Strings & Things snacking portfolio, generating record retail sales of £130 million in the UK market.

8Yollies (Consumer Snack Brand)
CategoryConsumer dairy snack brand
Description

Dairy-based snack product under the Strings & Things portfolio alongside Cheestrings, part of Kinisla's Consumer Foods division.

Scale indicator9 records

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Recent move9 records

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Expansion highlight4 records

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Peers10 records
1Glanbia plc
TypeDirect peer
Description

Irish-headquartered dairy and nutritional ingredients cooperative with dairy ingredients, nutritional, and consumer foods divisions. Highly comparable as a fellow Irish dairy cooperative operating B2B ingredients and consumer brands with global reach.

2Kerry Group plc
TypeDirect peer
Description

Former parent of the dairy business and current 30% minority shareholder of Kinisla. Operates taste and nutrition ingredients globally with overlapping dairy ingredient capabilities and customer relationships in food manufacturing.

3Dairygold Co-Operative Society
TypeDirect peer
Description

Irish dairy cooperative producing dairy ingredients and consumer dairy products. Highly comparable as a comparable Irish dairy cooperative with B2B ingredient and branded consumer foods operations.

4Arla Foods
TypeDirect peer
Description

European dairy cooperative owned by farmers across multiple countries, producing dairy ingredients and branded consumer products globally. Comparable cooperative structure with farmer-owned governance and integrated dairy value chain.

5FrieslandCampina
TypeDirect peer
Description

Dutch dairy cooperative producing dairy ingredients (including milk powders, whey proteins) for infant nutrition and consumer dairy brands. Directly comparable in B2B nutritional ingredients and consumer foods segments.

6Lactalis
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

World's largest dairy company producing cheese, butter, milk powders, whey, and consumer dairy brands across global markets. Major broad incumbent in dairy ingredients processing and consumer dairy CPG.

7Müller (Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller)
TypeDirect peer
Description

German dairy company with significant UK dairy and ingredient operations (Müller Milk & Ingredients). Direct competitor in UK dairy snacks and dairy ingredient markets as well as consumer dairy retail.

8Danone
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global dairy and plant-based products company with strong positions in infant nutrition, clinical nutrition, and dairy consumer products. Broad incumbent with direct overlap in Kinisla's nutritional ingredients and consumer foods segments.

9Saputo Inc.
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Canadian-headquartered global dairy processor producing cheese, dairy ingredients, and fluid milk. Broad incumbent with comparable dairy ingredient processing and branded consumer cheese operations.

10Carbery Group
TypeRegional player
Description

Irish-headquartered dairy ingredients cooperative producing dairy flavours, whey proteins, and nutritional ingredients globally. Comparable Irish cooperative producing dairy ingredients for B2B applications including infant and sports nutrition.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat5 records

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Key risks5 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Named customers3 records

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Segment4 records

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Ideal customer profile4 records

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Technology focused
No
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Has app

Feature3 records

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Profiles6 records

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Subsidiaries1 record

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Kerry Co-Operative Creameries

Dairy Processing & Manufacturingkerryco-op.com

Kerry Co-Operative Creameries firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Kerry Co-Operative Creameries
Legal name
Kerry Co-Operative Creameries Limited
Website
https://kerryco-op.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1974
Operating status
Operating
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Kerry Co-Operative Creameries industry classification

Industry
Product category
Dairy Processing & Manufacturing
NAICS
Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151), Cheese Manufacturing (311513)
SIC
Dairy Products (2020), Food And Kindred Products (2000)
akta.pro primary industry
Yogurt & Cultured Dairy (Yogurt, Kefir, Sour Cream, Cottage Cheese) (CRADACAB)

Keywords

  • Dairy processing
  • Dairy ingredients
  • Consumer dairy brands
  • Farm supplies retail
  • Agricultural cooperative

Where Kerry Co-Operative Creameries is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Tralee
HQ country
Ireland
HQ region
Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

Kerry Co-Operative Creameries business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B and B2C
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

  1. Kinisla (Dairy Business) - 70% Ownership: Kerry Co-operative Creameries holds 70% majority stake in Kinisla (formerly Kerry Dairy Ireland), which generates revenue across four divisions: Agribusiness (farm retail stores), Dairy Ingredients (B2B ingredients to food manufacturers), Nutritional Ingredients (specialised nutrition products), and Consumer Foods (branded dairy products including Cheestrings, Dairygold, Charleville). 2025 revenue approximately €1.4 billion.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Kerry Co-Operative Creameries product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Kerry Co-Operative Creameries is an Irish agricultural co-operative society and the 70% majority shareholder of Kinisla (formerly Kerry Dairy Ireland), operating an integrated dairy platform across four divisions: Agribusiness (farm retail stores providing feed, fertiliser and farm supplies), Dairy Ingredients (milk powders, whey proteins, butterfat and cheese systems supplied to global food manufacturers), Nutritional Ingredients (specialised dairy ingredients for infant formula, clinical nutrition and active lifestyle products), and Consumer Foods (branded and private-label dairy products including Dairygold, Charleville, Cheestrings and Yollies distributed through retail in Ireland, the UK and international markets).

Product overview

Kerry Co-Operative Creameries is an Irish agricultural co-operative that serves as the 70% majority shareholder of Kinisla (formerly Kerry Dairy Ireland). Kinisla operates as an integrated dairy platform built on four interconnected pillars: Agribusiness (farm retail stores, feed, fertiliser, sustainability programmes like Evolve RegenDairy), Dairy Ingredients (milk powders, whey proteins, butterfat, cheese systems for global food manufacturers), Nutritional Ingredients (specialised ingredients for infant formula, clinical nutrition, active lifestyle products), and Consumer Foods (branded and private label dairy products including Dairygold, Charleville, and the Strings & Things portfolio featuring Cheestrings and Yollies). The co-operative model connects thousands of farmer-members to global customers and consumers through this end-to-end dairy value chain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • Cheestrings: Popular cheese snacking product under Kinisla's Strings & Things portfolio, generating record £130 million in UK retail sales.
  • Yollies
  • Dairygold
  • Charleville
  • Strings & Things

Products and services

  • Kinisla Integrated Dairy Business Integrated Irish dairy business operating across Agribusiness, Dairy Ingredients, Nutritional Ingredients and Consumer Foods divisions; 70% owned by Kerry Co-operative Creameries. Connects farming communities to customers and consumers worldwide.
  • Agribusiness Farm Supplies (Retail) Retail distribution of feed, fertiliser and essential farm supplies to Kerry Co-op farmer-members through a network of farm and home retail outlets, alongside the Evolve RegenDairy Sustainability Programme supporting on-farm efficiency.
  • Dairy Ingredients Processed Irish milk converted into milk powders, whey proteins, butterfat and cheese systems supplied to global food manufacturers in sectors such as infant nutrition, bakery and prepared foods.
  • Nutritional Ingredients Specialised dairy-based nutritional ingredients for infant formula, clinical nutrition and active lifestyle products, produced using a science-led approach to advanced dairy nutrition.
  • Dairygold (Consumer Brand) Well-known Irish consumer dairy brand under Kinisla's Consumer Foods division producing trusted, high-quality dairy products for retail markets across Ireland and international markets.
  • Charleville (Consumer Brand) Irish consumer dairy brand under Kinisla's Consumer Foods portfolio, delivering trusted high-quality dairy products to retail consumers.
  • Cheestrings (Consumer Snack Brand) Popular cheese string snack product under the Strings & Things snacking portfolio, generating record retail sales of £130 million in the UK market.
  • Yollies (Consumer Snack Brand) Dairy-based snack product under the Strings & Things portfolio alongside Cheestrings, part of Kinisla's Consumer Foods division.

Quantifiable outcome

  • Kinisla 2025 revenue of almost €1.4 billion with EBITDA of €81.3 million
  • +2 more outcomes

Companies that use Kerry Co-Operative Creameries

Customer profile

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Kerry Co-Operative Creameries technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
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API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Kerry Co-Operative Creameries partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Kerry Co-Operative Creameries competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Glanbia plc: Irish-headquartered dairy and nutritional ingredients cooperative with dairy ingredients, nutritional, and consumer foods divisions. Highly comparable as a fellow Irish dairy cooperative operating B2B ingredients and consumer brands with global reach.
  • Kerry Group plc: Former parent of the dairy business and current 30% minority shareholder of Kinisla. Operates taste and nutrition ingredients globally with overlapping dairy ingredient capabilities and customer relationships in food manufacturing.
  • Dairygold Co-Operative Society: Irish dairy cooperative producing dairy ingredients and consumer dairy products. Highly comparable as a comparable Irish dairy cooperative with B2B ingredient and branded consumer foods operations.
  • Arla Foods: European dairy cooperative owned by farmers across multiple countries, producing dairy ingredients and branded consumer products globally. Comparable cooperative structure with farmer-owned governance and integrated dairy value chain.
  • FrieslandCampina: Dutch dairy cooperative producing dairy ingredients (including milk powders, whey proteins) for infant nutrition and consumer dairy brands. Directly comparable in B2B nutritional ingredients and consumer foods segments.
  • Müller (Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller): German dairy company with significant UK dairy and ingredient operations (Müller Milk & Ingredients). Direct competitor in UK dairy snacks and dairy ingredient markets as well as consumer dairy retail.

Broad incumbents

  • Lactalis: World's largest dairy company producing cheese, butter, milk powders, whey, and consumer dairy brands across global markets. Major broad incumbent in dairy ingredients processing and consumer dairy CPG.
  • Danone: Global dairy and plant-based products company with strong positions in infant nutrition, clinical nutrition, and dairy consumer products. Broad incumbent with direct overlap in Kinisla's nutritional ingredients and consumer foods segments.
  • Saputo Inc. Canadian-headquartered global dairy processor producing cheese, dairy ingredients, and fluid milk. Broad incumbent with comparable dairy ingredient processing and branded consumer cheese operations.

Regional players

  • Carbery Group: Irish-headquartered dairy ingredients cooperative producing dairy flavours, whey proteins, and nutritional ingredients globally. Comparable Irish cooperative producing dairy ingredients for B2B applications including infant and sports nutrition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Kerry Co-Operative Creameries financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Kerry Co-Operative Creameries leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Kerry Co-Operative Creameries subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries1 record

Kerry Co-Operative Creameries funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Kerry Co-Operative Creameries M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Kerry Co-Operative Creameries

What does Kerry Co-Operative Creameries do?

Kerry Co-Operative Creameries is an Irish agricultural co-operative society and the 70% majority shareholder of Kinisla (formerly Kerry Dairy Ireland), operating an integrated dairy platform across four divisions: Agribusiness (farm retail stores providing feed, fertiliser and farm supplies), Dairy Ingredients (milk powders, whey proteins, butterfat and cheese systems supplied to global food manufacturers), Nutritional Ingredients (specialised dairy ingredients for infant formula, clinical nutrition and active lifestyle products), and Consumer Foods (branded and private-label dairy products including Dairygold, Charleville, Cheestrings and Yollies distributed through retail in Ireland, the UK and international markets).

Is Kerry Co-Operative Creameries a public or private company?

Kerry Co-Operative Creameries is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.

When was Kerry Co-Operative Creameries founded?

Kerry Co-Operative Creameries was founded in 1974.

Where is Kerry Co-Operative Creameries based?

Kerry Co-Operative Creameries is headquartered in Tralee, Ireland, in the Europe region.

How does Kerry Co-Operative Creameries make money?

One revenue line is on record: kinisla (Dairy Business) - 70% Ownership.

Who are Kerry Co-Operative Creameries's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Glanbia plc, Kerry Group plc, Dairygold Co-Operative Society, Arla Foods, FrieslandCampina and Müller (Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller). Broad incumbents are Lactalis, Danone and Saputo Inc.. Carbery Group is listed as a regional player.

Does Kerry Co-Operative Creameries have an API?

No public API is recorded for Kerry Co-Operative Creameries.

What industry is Kerry Co-Operative Creameries in?

Kerry Co-Operative Creameries's product category is Dairy Processing & Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRADACAB, Yogurt & Cultured Dairy (Yogurt, Kefir, Sour Cream, Cottage Cheese). Its NAICS code is 3115 and its SIC code is 2020.

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foodmanufacture.co.ukKerry Dairy Ireland reveals new brand identity ahead of £260M investmentKinisla, formerly Kerry Dairy Ireland, has rebranded and announced a £260 million five-year investment programme to support manufacturing innovation, operational scale, and sustainability initiatives, while creating over 100 new roles. The rebrand follows Kerry Co-Operative Creameries acquiring a 70% shareholding in 2025 as part of a planned transition toward full farmer ownership by 2035. The company reported strong performance in 2025 with £1.2 billion turnover and £130 million retail sales for its snacking portfolio.ThemanufacturerKerry Dairy Ireland becomes Kinisla and unveils €300m investment programmeKerry Dairy Ireland has rebranded as Kinisla and announced a €300m five-year investment programme to accelerate innovation, expand manufacturing operations, and drive sustainability projects across its Consumer Foods and Nutritional Ingredients divisions. The investment, part of the company's growth strategy following Kerry Co-Operative Creameries' acquisition of a 70% stake in 2025, will support dairy snacking expansion and create over 100 new jobs. The company's Strings & Things portfolio, including Cheestrings and Yollies, generated record £130m in UK retail sales over the past year.Business Wire BlogKerry Dairy Ireland Becomes Kinisla and Unveils €300m Investment ProgrammeKerry Dairy Ireland has rebranded to Kinisla, marking a transition as the business moves toward full farmer ownership by 2035 following Kerry Co-Operative Creameries' acquisition of a 70% shareholding in 2025. The company unveiled a €300 million five-year investment programme focused on manufacturing innovation, sustainability, and operational scale, alongside plans to create more than 100 new roles across central functions, innovation, and commercial operations. The Strings & Things portfolio, including Cheestrings, reached a record £130 million in retail sales value, positioning snacking as a key growth focus for the Consumer Foods division.ThegrocerKerry Dairy rebrands to Kinisla alongside €300m investmentKerry Dairy rebranded to Kinisla, combining 'kinship' and 'isla' to reflect its co-operative model. The company announced a €300m investment over five years, focusing on adult snacking and sustainability, and plans to increase farmer ownership. It also created over 100 new roles.