What Glenisk does

Glenisk is an Irish organic dairy manufacturer based in Killeigh, Co. Offaly, founded in 1985 and owned and operated by the Cleary family across four generations. The company produces a portfolio of organic yogurts (Greek-style, Bio Organic, High Protein strained, Kids, Baby), cottage cheese, organic milk, organic crème fraîche, and goats' milk and yogurt. Its core production technology centres on a traditional Greek/Icelandic straining process that uses four times as much milk as regular yogurt, producing high-protein (20g per serving) products without added thickeners, and on live-culture formulations added post-pasteurisation at 10^7–10^8 bacteria per gram.

Glenisk operates a consumer packaged goods model, distributing through every major Irish grocery banner (Tesco Ireland, Dunnes Stores, Supervalu, Lidl Ireland, Aldi Ireland, Centra, Spar) and exporting to a small set of international markets including Northern Ireland, Singapore, Hong Kong, and UAE. All products are Irish Organic Association certified and Guaranteed Irish; packaging is certified carbon neutral by Climate Partner. The company reports revenue of €20.5M for FY2024 (up 18% from €17.4M in 2023), returned to profit in 2025 after two years of pre-tax losses caused by a 2021 production-plant fire, and is midway through a €20M investment in a new production plant at its headquarters.

The customer base is segmented horizontally across health-conscious consumers, parents and families (baby and kids' ranges), fitness and active-lifestyle buyers (High Protein), consumers with dairy sensitivities (goats' dairy), and athletes (Offaly GAA partnership). Brand building relies on organic credentials, the 'Nothing Artificial. Ever' positioning, community initiatives (Heritage Orchards with Irish Seed Savers, Innovation Community program, Airfield Estate cookery classes), and the Offaly GAA sponsorship including naming rights to Glenisk O'Connor Park.

Name

Glenisk

Legal name

Glenisk

Website

https://glenisk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Glenisk is a family-owned Irish organic dairy manufacturer producing yogurts, cottage cheese, milk, cream, and goats' dairy through traditional straining methods, distributed across major Irish retailers and select international markets, serving health-conscious consumers, families, and fitness-oriented buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Dairy Products

SIC

Dairy Products (2020)

akta.pro primary industry

Organic Dairy & Eggs Wholesale (AFAIAJAC)

Keywords

• Organic dairy products
• Greek style yogurt
• High protein yogurt
• Organic baby food
• Goats milk products

Headquarters

HQ city

Killeigh

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Organic Dairy Products: Glenisk generates revenue through the sale of organic dairy products including yogurts (Greek style, Bio Organic, High Protein, Kids, Baby), cottage cheese, goats' milk and yogurt, crème fraîche, and organic milk. Products are sold through retail channels including supermarkets and convenience stores. The company reported revenues of €20.5 million in 2024, an 18% increase from €17.4 million in 2023.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Glenisk manufactures and sells a range of organic Irish dairy products, including Superior Organic Greek-style yogurts, Bio Organic cultured yogurts, High Protein strained yogurts (20g protein per serving, lactose-free options), Cottage Cheese, Organic Kids yogurts, Organic Baby fromage frais (for infants from 6 months+), Goats' milk and yogurt, Organic Milk, and Organic Crème Fraîche. All products carry Irish Organic Association certification and the Guaranteed Irish designation. Revenue is generated through wholesale supply to major Irish supermarket chains, discount retailers, and convenience stores, with limited export reach into Northern Ireland, Singapore, Hong Kong and the UAE.

Product overview

Glenisk is an organic Irish dairy company offering a diverse portfolio of yogurt and dairy products. The core offerings include Superior Organic Greek Style yogurts (creamy premium line with Vanilla, Natural, Coconut & Vanilla, Salted Caramel, and Blueberry), Bio Organic yogurts (whole, low fat, fat free varieties with fruit flavours), High Protein Strained Irish Yogurts (traditional straining method, 20g protein per serving, lactose-free options, including new Cold Brew and Vanilla Latte flavours with caffeine), Cottage Cheese (new 2026 launch, high protein, fat free and whole milk options), Organic Kids Yogurts (lactose-free with no added sugar options), Organic Baby Fromage Frais (for 6+ months, now with oats), Goats' Dairy (milk and yogurt for milk sensitivities), and Organic Milk and Crème Fraîche. The company also offers a recipe platform with yogurt-based recipes and cookery classes with Chef Adrian Martin. Glenisk positions itself as 'Organic Irish Dairy. Nothing Artificial. Ever' with all products Irish Organic Association approved and Guaranteed Irish.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Superior Organic: Organic Greek-style yogurts made from the finest organic milk
• Bio Organic
• High Protein
• Cottage Cheese
• Organic Kids
• Organic Baby
• Goats' Dairy
• Organic Crème Fraîche

Products and services

• Superior Organic Greek Style Yogurt Premium organic Greek-style yogurt made with organic milk and fresh cream for an especially creamy texture, available in multiple flavours, sold in Irish retail grocery channels.
• Bio Organic Yogurt Organic yogurt with beneficial live cultures (Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains), available in whole milk, low fat and fat free variants plus multiple fruit flavours.
• High Protein Strained Irish Yogurt Authentically strained yogurt in traditional Greek and Icelandic styles, using four times as much milk as regular yogurt with whey strained away to deliver 20g of protein per serving without artificial thickeners. Lactose-free options available.
• Cottage Cheese High-protein, creamy cottage cheese made in Ireland, available in Fat Free Natural and Whole Milk Natural varieties for use in pancakes, parfaits, pizza bases, brownies and muffins.
• Organic Kids Yogurt Organic kids' yogurt made with organic milk and fruit purée, lactose-free with no-added-sugar options, available in 4x90g multi-pack formats in Apricot, Strawberry, Banana and Vanilla.
• Organic Baby Fromage Frais Organic baby fromage frais/yogurt formulated for infants from 6 months+, made with organic milk and oats, available in Natural, Strawberry with banana/vanilla/oats, Apple pear carrot with oats, and Mango with apple/banana/oats flavours.
• Goats' Dairy Goats' milk and yogurt range for consumers sensitive to cows' milk, available in Natural, Vanilla and Strawberry yogurt variants plus fresh whole goats' milk (not currently organic certified).
• Organic Crème Fraîche Organic crème fraîche made from organic whole milk and organic fresh cream, sold through Irish retail grocery channels.
• Organic Milk Pasteurised organic milk from pasture-grazed cows raised without synthetic fertilisers or pesticides, sold through Irish retail grocery channels.

Quantifiable outcome

• 37.5% reduction in pre-tax losses from €1.38 million in 2023 to €865,121 in 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Offaly GAAflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 March 2024Glenisk is the Official Partner of Offaly GAA, Offaly Camogie, Offaly LGFA and Offaly Go Games. The partnership includes naming rights to Glenisk O'Connor Park in Tullamore, jersey sponsorship, and brand ambassador Adam Screeney. Supports local sport and community wellbeing.
• Irish Seed SaverscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlenisk partnered with Irish Seed Savers for the Heritage Orchards initiative, aiming to plant 100 heritage community fruit orchards across Ireland. Communities can nominate public spaces for orchard planting, with Glenisk supporting planning, planting, and care in partnership with Irish Seed Savers.
• Chef Adrian MartincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChef Adrian Martin, one of Ireland's best-known chefs, partners with Glenisk for seasonal cookery classes at Airfield Estate in Dundrum. Classes limited to 22 guests, featuring expert instruction, tastings, and Glenisk product integration.
• Irish Organic AssociationcoreOthersIrish Organic Association (IOA) certifies Glenisk products as organic. Farms supplying Glenisk milk are certified by IOA and audited regularly, requiring subscription to EU Organic Regulations and IOA's Organic Standard.
• Climate PartnercoreOthersClimate Partner audits Glenisk's packaging carbon footprint and certifies it as climate neutral. Glenisk supports Climate Partner programs including reforestation, ocean cleanup, cook-stoves, and rainforest protection to offset emissions.
• Guaranteed IrishminorOthersGuaranteed Irish is a membership organization that certifies Irish-owned companies committed to job creation in Ireland. Glenisk holds Guaranteed Irish designation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Yeo Valley: UK-based organic dairy brand specializing in yogurts, milk, cream, and butter. Most direct comparable to Glenisk in mission (organic, family-owned), product mix (yogurts, cream, milk), and geographic positioning (premium British Isles dairy).

Broad incumbents

• Müller UK & Ireland: Large dairy company with substantial yogurt and dessert portfolio in UK and Ireland. Competes directly with Glenisk for yogurt shelf-share at the same Irish retailers (Tesco, Lidl, Aldi) but with vastly greater scale, marketing budgets, and private-label capabilities.
• Danone (Stonyfield/Alpro): Global dairy and plant-based leader with established organic brands (Stonyfield Farm in the US, Alpro in Europe). Competes with Glenisk through organic yogurt and probiotic dairy offerings and has the scale and R&D budget to out-price Irish organic brands.
• Kerry Group: Irish-headquartered global food and ingredients company with significant dairy operations. Comparable as a major Irish food company with consumer dairy brands, although much larger and more diversified than Glenisk.
• Glanbia: Irish global nutrition group with dairy, ingredients, and consumer brands (including Avonmore). Competes in the Irish dairy consumer category with established scale, supply-chain integration, and a wider product portfolio.
• Arla Foods: European dairy cooperative with significant organic (Arla Organic) and brand presence across the UK and Ireland. Competes with Glenisk on yogurt and organic dairy at the same retailers and is increasingly active in the high-protein category.
• Lactalis: World's largest dairy company with broad yogurt and cream portfolio, including premium and organic offerings. Competes with Glenisk in Irish/UK dairy aisles and is a major private-label supplier to the same retailers.

Emerging players

• Bio-tiful Dairy: UK-based organic kefir and probiotic dairy brand. Comparable to Glenisk as a smaller premium organic dairy player focused on gut-health and live-culture benefits, though distinct in product (kefir-led) and primary geography (UK).
• The Collective (Yoplait/General Mills): UK-based premium yogurt brand specializing in Greek-style strained yogurt and kefir. Similar product positioning to Glenisk's Superior Organic Greek line and High Protein range in the UK and Ireland.

Regional players

• Aurivo: Irish dairy cooperative (formerly Connacht Gold) producing milk, butter, and yogurt under consumer brands. Comparable as an Irish-headquartered dairy organization competing in the same retail channels and consumer segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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