What Bandon Vale Cheese does

Bandon Vale Cheese Limited, founded in 1994 by Andy and Margaret Mahon, is an Irish dairy packing company operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Bandon Co-op Agricultural and Dairy Society Limited, a farmer-owned cooperative established in 1903. The company is headquartered in Lauragh Industrial Estate, Bandon, Co. Cork, positioned within West Cork's dairy producing region. It operates a purpose-built cheese packing facility with 10 packing lines, including 3 dedicated retail packing lines, producing cheese in block, sliced, grated, shredded, diced, and waxed formats under both private label and own brand for the retail sector and direct supply for the food service sector. Products are packed in protective atmosphere packaging for extended shelf life, with multiple format options including zip-lock, easy open/close, and vacuum pack.

The company's revenue model is B2B sales-led, supplying retail (supermarkets and stores) and food service operators (delis, caterers) through direct sales channels and food wholesalers/distributors both in Ireland and internationally. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Standard pack sizes span retail blocks (180g-800g), retail grated (120g-500g), retail slices (140g-350g), food service blocks (2.5kg and 5kg), food service shred (2kg), food service slices (1kg), and wax (3.6kg). The company holds BRC Global Standard for Food Safety, IFS Food Safety, Origin Green sustainability membership (9+ years), and Plastic Action Alliance membership. It has received multiple industry awards including World Cheese Awards 2018, Blas na hEireann Gold 2018/2019, Great Taste 2018, and Irish Cheese Awards Silver 2019.

The company maintains a 300+ employee workforce and operates as a privately held subsidiary with no public funding rounds, acquisitions, or restructuring events disclosed. Its go-to-market relies on direct customer relationships, a website as primary information channel, and contact-driven sales via phone and email. No named end-customer logos or revenue figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Bandon Vale Cheese

Legal name

Bandon Vale Cheese Limited

Website

https://bandonvale.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bandon Vale Cheese is an Irish dairy packing company that produces sliced, grated, block, and pre-packed cheeses for retail private label and food service customers. Operating 10 packing lines in West Cork, it supplies retailers and food service operators in Ireland and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cheese Manufacturing

NAICS

Cheese Manufacturing (311513), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Cheese Manufacturing (AFAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Label & Contract Cheese Manufacturing (AFAHABAJ), Cheese Packaging & Portioning (Retail Packs, Snack Packs, Singles) (AFAHABAI), Cheese (Natural & Processed) (CRADACAC)

Keywords

• Cheese manufacturing
• Dairy products
• Food service supply
• Private label cheese
• Retail cheese packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Cork

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cheese Product Sales - Retail Sector: Supply of quality cheese products (block, sliced, grated, pre-packed) to retail sector under private label and own brand. Products packaged ready for supply to retail partners in line with their branding preferences.
2. Cheese Product Sales - Food Service Sector: Supply of quality cheese products in various formats (block, sliced, grated, diced, waxed) to food service sector including deli, catering, and food service operators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Bandon Vale Cheese manufactures and supplies quality cheese products in shredded, block, sliced, and pre-packed formats for the retail and food service sectors. The company operates a purpose-built facility in Bandon, Co. Cork, Ireland, with 10 packing lines producing cheddar, mozzarella, and specialty bulk cheeses under private label and own brand. Products are packed in protective atmosphere packaging for optimum shelf life.

Product overview

Bandon Vale Cheese is a supplier of quality cheese solutions for retail and foodservice markets, offering private label and own brand products. The product portfolio comprises two main divisions: Retail Products (including Retail Block, Retail Grated, Retail Slices, and Retail Wax/Branded Truckles) and Food Service Products (including Deli Block, Shred/Dice/Shavings, Slice, and Wax). The company specialises in cheddar and mozzarella cheese types with varieties ranging from Mild to Vintage, plus speciality cheeses including chilli, pepper and smoked varieties. Products are packed in various formats including shredded, block, sliced, and pre-packed options with protective atmosphere packaging to provide optimum shelf life.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Retail Block Retail block cheese products packed in protective atmosphere with pack sizes ranging from 180g to 800g, available in zip lock, easy open/close, and vacuum pack formats with branded or clear film packaging for retail partners.
• Retail Grated Retail grated cheese in free-standing pouches with zip-lock packaging and protective atmosphere packing. Pack sizes range from 120g to 500g, primarily cheddar with blend options available for retail and convenience food sectors.
• Retail Slices Retail cheese slices for sandwiches, crackers, and lunches packed in clear or pre-printed packaging with pack sizes ranging from 140g to 350g with protective atmosphere for optimum shelf life.
• Retail Wax (Branded Truckles) Hand cut and wrapped branded waxed truckles for the hamper and speciality market sectors. Standard pack size is 200g.
• Deli Block (Food Service) Food service deli blocks for catering sectors. Standard pack sizes are 2.5kg and 5kg with custom cutting available. Versatile format for grating, slicing, or dicing for deli and food service operators.
• Shred/Dice/Shavings (Food Service) Extensive selection of shredded products ranging from cheddars to custom blends and mixes. Standard pack size is 2kg, packed in protective atmosphere for the food service sector.
• Slice (Food Service) Catering slices packed in convenient shingled clear trays. Standard pack size is 1kg, packed in protective atmosphere for optimum shelf life for the food service sector.
• Wax (Food Service) Hand packed waxed cheeses sourced for the foodservice market sector. Standard pack size is 3.6kg.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30+ years providing customers with quality cheese solutions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bandon Co-op Agricultural and Dairy Society LimitedcoreOthersParent company founded in 1903 by pioneering farmers in West Cork. It is wholly owned by farmer shareholders and purchases milk from them to manufacture butter. Bandon Vale Cheese Limited is a subsidiary of this company.
• Origin GreenminorOthersSustainability program membership demonstrating commitment to supplying quality products while remaining at the forefront of sustainability. Bandon Vale has been a proud member for over 9 years.
• Plastic Action AllianceminorOthersMembership in Plastic Action Alliance demonstrating commitment to sustainable packaging solutions and reducing environmental impact.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Lactalis: World's largest dairy group and global cheese leader with extensive private label operations. Comparable in cheese manufacturing and private label supply, though operates at vastly larger scale across multiple geographies.
• Ornua: Irish dairy cooperative and owner of the Kerrygold brand, marketing Irish dairy products globally. Comparable as an Irish cooperative marketing dairy products internationally, though Ornua is significantly larger and brand-led rather than private label-focused.
• Glanbia: Irish-headquartered global nutrition and dairy group operating across cheese, ingredients, and consumer brands. Comparable as an Irish dairy major with significant cheese and dairy ingredient operations, though much larger scale and publicly listed.
• Kerry Group: Irish-listed global taste and nutrition company with significant dairy and cheese operations. Comparable in Irish dairy heritage and B2B food service supply, though much larger and more diversified across ingredients and consumer foods.
• FrieslandCampina: Dutch dairy cooperative with substantial cheese operations including Dutch-style cheeses and private label supply across Europe. Comparable cooperative ownership, European cheese manufacturing scale, and B2B/private label go-to-market.
• Arla Foods: European dairy cooperative (Denmark/Sweden) with substantial cheese manufacturing and private label operations across multiple markets. Comparable cooperative model and large-scale cheese packing capabilities, though significantly larger.

Direct peers

• Bel Group: French multinational cheese specialist (Laughing Cow, Babybel, Kiri) with significant portion-controlled and sliced cheese operations. Comparable in cheese specialization, portion/slice packaging innovation, and food service/retail channel supply.
• Carbery Group: Irish dairy cooperative based in West Cork, manufacturing cheese and dairy ingredients from member farmer milk. Closely comparable as a Cork-based dairy cooperative with cheese production, international food ingredient supply, and similar governance structure to Bandon Co-op (Bandon Vale's parent).
• Tillamook County Creamery Association: US dairy cooperative specializing in cheese and dairy products with strong private label and branded operations. Closely comparable cooperative ownership model, cheese specialization, award-winning product quality, and B2B/retail supply model.
• Tirlán (formerly Glanbia Co-op): Irish dairy and grain cooperative owning cheese and ingredient operations including the Wexford cheese business. Directly comparable cooperative ownership model, Irish dairy supply chain, and B2B cheese supply to retail and food service customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bandon-vale

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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