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65-496: Given the company's origins in the co-operative movement, farmer-suppliers of the company retain a significant interest in the company. Tirlán remains the largest shareholder in Glanbia plc. as of 2022 and retains the right to nominate a number of non-executive directors to the board of the company in line with their mutual Relationship Agreement. Dairy products have long formed the backbone of Ireland's agricultural sector, and by

130-723: A Ballyragget milk processing factory was built. Ireland entered the Common Market in 1970. The first bulk milk collections took place from 1973, when the amalgamation was formalised. Ballyhale C.D.S. became one of 20 members of Avonmore Farmers Ltd.; the other founding members being Castlehale, Mullinavat, Iverk, Piltown, Carrigeen, Kilmacow, Ballyragget, South Tipperary, Monastarevan, Muckalee, Barrowvale, Kells, Windgap, Brandonvale, Bennetsbridge, Castlecomer, Freshford, Donaghmore and Fennor. According to Glanbia Collections in Kilkenny Archives at St Kieran's College , Kilkenny,

195-587: A Special General Meeting in the Punchestown Event Centre to vote on the creation of Glanbia Ireland, a joint venture between Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited (60%) and Glanbia plc(40%) combining Glanbia Consumer Products, Agribusiness and Glanbia Ingredients Ireland. The proposal was approved by 93.1% of Glanbia Co-op Shareholders. The creation of Glanbia Ireland was also approved by Glanbia plc's Independent Shareholders at an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on 22 May 2017. In September 2022

260-554: A cost, and the group struggled to maintain profitability in the mid-1990s. By 1997, after Waterford posted a profit warning , the group again found itself in merger talks with Avonmore. On 13 April 1997, Waterford confirmed that it had received a formal approach from Avonmore and advised that the Waterford Board was considering the approach. The prize for a successful merger would be significant: an Irish-based, world-scale food company. This proposed coming together would represent

325-559: A number of other, smaller creameries. In the meantime, 25 other cooperatives agreed to merge to establish the Avonmore Creameries Federation by 1966. The Ballyhale C.D.S. 100 year anniversary booklet records that a federation of 25 Co-op Creameries originally emerged in January 1965 under the umbrella of Avonmore Creameries Ltd., that shares were taken in the new entity by the society and that in following years

390-708: A nutritionals business in January 2003, Glanbia acquired the German-based Kortus Food Ingredients Services (KFIS) in 2004. KFIS specialises in the production, research, and development of micronutrient premixes. The purchase increased Glanbia's product range and brought further access to markets in Germany and Central Europe. On 6 September 2006, Glanbia announced the acquisition of the California -based micronutrient premix business, Seltzer Companies Inc. The acquisition of Seltzer

455-691: A programme of expansion. Avonmore's strategy included growing the dairy business in the UK and US . They also decided to grow the business through acquisition. Over the next nine years they made 28 acquisitions in Ireland, the UK, the US, Hungary , Germany and Belgium . The major developments were in the UK with liquid milk and mozzarella cheese and in the US with cheese production in Wisconsin , Illinois and Idaho . In

520-432: A prosperous period for farmers. The crisis in the country's agricultural market following the war led to a large number of creameries to shut down. Government policy in the 1920s further consolidated the dairy market. The number of creameries was reduced to 17 large-scale facilities in the years following World War II . At the same time, the number of cooperatives in Ireland had shrunk back to fewer than 220. Butter remained

585-436: A significant reorganisation aimed at reshaping its portfolio and providing the foundation for future growth. In 2008 they decided to vertically integrate with the acquisition of a customer, Optimum Nutrition. In 2013 Glanbia Ingredients Ireland purchased Wexford Creamery for €20 Million. In 2017 Glanbia Ireland was created. This company managed the network of over 11 production facilities and 52 Agri retail branches. This entity

650-436: A significant reorganisation aimed at reshaping its portfolio and providing the foundation for future growth. In 2008 they decided to vertically integrate with the acquisition of a customer, Optimum Nutrition. In 2013 Glanbia Ingredients Ireland purchased Wexford Creamery for €20 Million. In 2017 Glanbia Ireland was created. This company managed the network of over 11 production facilities and 52 Agri retail branches. This entity

715-510: A success story that emerged from the dedication and cooperation among farmers, management, workers and the community at large. Each of the 36 creameries became a branch of Avonmore creamery. Apart from milk collection, creameries provided invaluable services to the farming communities, including butter making, on site shops, grain drying and milling, and agricultural contract work According to Glanbia Collections in Kilkenny Archives at St Kieran's College , Kilkenny, Avonmore Creameries Federation,

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780-510: A success story that emerged from the dedication and cooperation among farmers, management, workers and the community at large. Each of the 36 creameries became a branch of Avonmore creamery. Apart from milk collection, creameries provided invaluable services to the farming communities, including butter making, on site shops, grain drying and milling, and agricultural contract work According to Glanbia Collections in Kilkenny Archives at St Kieran's College , Kilkenny, Avonmore Creameries Federation,

845-578: A way into the North American omega-3 market. Glanbia again expanded its presence in the North American market in 2008 through its acquisition of the Illinois-based sports supplement firm Optimum Nutrition. Optimum has a strong presence in the US market for whey-based premium sports supplements. In January 2011, Glanbia announced the acquisition of Bio-Engineered Supplements and Nutrition (BSN), extending their sports nutrition portfolio. BSN

910-486: Is a developer and distributor of nutritional products designed for health, training, physique development and performance. In April 2010 Glanbia plc announced plans to sell its Irish dairy and agri-business division to the Glanbia Co-Operative Society. The farmer-led co-op owns 54.6% of the company. The Irish dairy and agri-business includes brands such as Kilmeaden, Avonmore and Yoplait. The deal

975-604: Is divided into three main business divisions; Agribusiness (Retail stores and farm services), Consumer (consumer brands) and Ingredients (value added solutions). Glanbia plc will retain and continue to operate under the Glanbia name as an entirely separate entity. Tirlán will remain the largest shareholder in Glanbia plc, with a 31.9% shareholding. The co-operative has its roots in a series of amalgamations of small rural co-operative creamery societies throughout Counties Tipperary, Kilkenny, Laois and Kildare who went onto form Avonmore Creameries Federation in 1966. The creamery became

1040-604: Is divided into three main business divisions; Agribusiness (Retail stores and farm services), Consumer (consumer brands) and Ingredients (value added solutions). Glanbia plc will retain and continue to operate under the Glanbia name as an entirely separate entity. Tirlán will remain the largest shareholder in Glanbia plc, with a 31.9% shareholding. The co-operative has its roots in a series of amalgamations of small rural co-operative creamery societies throughout Counties Tipperary, Kilkenny, Laois and Kildare who went onto form Avonmore Creameries Federation in 1966. The creamery became

1105-541: Is not a recognised word in the Irish language. It was also pointed out that the Irish word for abundance is ‘neart’ or ‘flúirse’ and not “lán”. Tirlán today owns well known Irish consumer brands. Avonmore is the flagship brand for the group. Their product range includes fresh milk, butter, cream, soup, rice and custard. Fresh milk is still sold under a number of legacy brands that were bought by Tirlán that have strong geographic ties to certain areas : Premier Dairies in

1170-489: Is not a recognised word in the Irish language. It was also pointed out that the Irish word for abundance is ‘neart’ or ‘flúirse’ and not “lán”. Tirlán today owns well known Irish consumer brands. Avonmore is the flagship brand for the group. Their product range includes fresh milk, butter, cream, soup, rice and custard. Fresh milk is still sold under a number of legacy brands that were bought by Tirlán that have strong geographic ties to certain areas : Premier Dairies in

1235-457: Is part of Glanbia plc today. After their flotations in 1988, Avonmore Foods plc and Waterford Foods plc pursued similar growth strategies. It made commercial sense for both amalgamate. On 4 September 1997 Avonmore Foods plc and Waterford Foods plc merge to form Avonmore Waterford Group (AWG) plc. After agreement was reached in a special general meeting in Waterford attended by almost 3,200 of

1300-400: Is part of Glanbia plc today. After their flotations in 1988, Avonmore Foods plc and Waterford Foods plc pursued similar growth strategies. It made commercial sense for both amalgamate. On 4 September 1997 Avonmore Foods plc and Waterford Foods plc merge to form Avonmore Waterford Group (AWG) plc. After agreement was reached in a special general meeting in Waterford attended by almost 3,200 of

1365-819: The Avonmore Coop brand was created through the merger of the Village Creameries that are included among their archives for: Backed by the British dairy giant Unigate , the new federation began the construction of a new multi-purpose dairy plant in Ballyragget , County Kilkenny . The plant was the biggest processing facility in Europe at that time. Today, the Ballyragget facility is the largest integrated dairy site in Europe, processing about 20% of

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1430-547: The Dublin market on 1 June 1981. The two companies, Avonmore and Waterford, went public in the 1980s. Avonmore went first, becoming Avonmore Foods plc on 6 September 1988. Waterford Foods plc was launched on the Irish Stock Exchange (ISEQ) on 6 October 1988. Both groups remained majority controlled by the dairy farmers that had formed the original co-operatives. With new access to capital, both companies embarked on

1495-538: The Irish language – Glanbia means "pure food" in Irish. On 11 August 2000, Glanbia announced a joint venture with Leprino Foods . Leprino was the world's largest producer of mozzarella cheese . As part of the joint venture, Leprino took a 49 per cent interest in Glanbia Cheese UK and granted exclusive use of Leprino's patented technology to Glanbia. Leprino paid £27.50m in cash, delivered in 11 suitcases, for

1560-617: The 49 per cent share of the business. International joint ventures became a key element of the group's growth strategy. Consequently, in October 2003, Glanbia and PZ Cussons plc announced a €20 million joint venture to build a new factory in Nigeria to supply evaporated milk and milk powders to the Nigerian market. The name selected for the new joint venture company was Nutricima. Glanbia entered into yet another joint venture, this time with

1625-561: The Great Southwest Agency in New Mexico, US. Building commenced at Southwest Cheese in January 2004 and the official opening of Southwest Cheese took place in 2006. Glanbia continued to refine its focus, targeting the new and fast-growing 'nutritional' foods segment. In 2003, the company announced its intention to exit the fresh meat market which was subsequently sold in a management buy-out in 2008. After establishing

1690-627: The Greater Dublin Area, Snowcream who were based in the South-East Region, Ireland and Midland Region, Ireland , CMP who were based around Cork. There are two major cheese brands that the group sell called Kilmeaden cheese and Wexford Creamery. They have launched a new consumer brand in the United States, "Truly Grass Fed" range focusing on the sale of grass fed cheese and butter. Their "Truly Gluten Free" range

1755-426: The Greater Dublin Area, Snowcream who were based in the South-East Region, Ireland and Midland Region, Ireland , CMP who were based around Cork. There are two major cheese brands that the group sell called Kilmeaden cheese and Wexford Creamery. They have launched a new consumer brand in the United States, "Truly Grass Fed" range focusing on the sale of grass fed cheese and butter. Their "Truly Gluten Free" range

1820-419: The Irish dairy industry's core product, accounting for the majority of the creameries' production. The members of five co-operatives agreed to join forces and become Waterford Co-operative Society Limited in 1964. The formation of Waterford Co-operative in 1964 was the first of the major amalgamations and it was the beginning of a story that would be repeated throughout Ireland over the next 40 years. The size of

1885-591: The Irish milk pool. Avonmore originally focused on the production of butter and powdered skim milk. On 1 September 1973, 20 societies amalgamated, thus creating Avonmore Farmers Ltd. As time moved on, Unigate's involvement changed and, in 1978, the cooperative bought back Unigate's stake in the Ballyragget facility. Both Avonmore and Waterford expanded into the 1980s. At home, both companies established brand names, while Waterford continued with its Yoplait franchise . The two co-operatives continued to add product lines. Avonmore, for example, launched Avonmore Fresh Milk on

1950-565: The US$ 20 million investment programme, Avonmore West became a global supplier of advanced dairy food and nutritional ingredients. As a result, the company disposed of its smaller cheese business in Wisconsin. In Ireland, food ingredients activities were to be located mainly at Ballyragget and Virginia. Within the consumer food business, liquid milk operations were to be located at Ballytore , Waterford , and Drogheda . These decisions resulted in

2015-612: The Waterford Co-op's 5,000 shareholders, a joint statement of the Chairmen read: "It would lead to an Irish, farmer-controlled food company with the scale and resources to successfully compete in a highly competitive international marketplace". The company became the fourth biggest dairy processor in Europe and the fourth biggest cheese producer in the world. In 1999, the business was rebranded Glanbia plc which means “pure food” in Irish. Between 2001 and 2004 Glanbia implemented

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2080-491: The Waterford Co-op's 5,000 shareholders, a joint statement of the Chairmen read: "It would lead to an Irish, farmer-controlled food company with the scale and resources to successfully compete in a highly competitive international marketplace". The company became the fourth biggest dairy processor in Europe and the fourth biggest cheese producer in the world. In 1999, the business was rebranded Glanbia plc which means “pure food” in Irish. Between 2001 and 2004 Glanbia implemented

2145-402: The Waterford and Avonmore areas. The successful merger of Avonmore Creameries Limited and Waterford Co-operatives Society, on 4 September 1997, formed the new Avonmore Waterford Co-operative Society. On the same date, the merger of Avonmore Foods plc and Waterford Foods plc, formed the new Avonmore Waterford Group (AWG) plc. The 1997 merger created the fourth biggest dairy processor in Europe and

2210-710: The biggest amalgamation in the history of the Irish dairy industry and possibly of Irish agribusiness . Intensive dialogue took place between Avonmore and Waterford throughout April and May 1997. On 26 May, the Boards of Waterford Foods plc and Waterford Co-operative Society met to consider amended proposals from Avonmore Foods plc and Avonmore Creameries Ltd. The merger proposals provoked serious debates at numerous shareholder meetings throughout Waterford and Avonmore. Some shareholders had strong reservations and among their concerns were issues such as perceived loss of identity, dominance by one party over another, relative valuations of

2275-572: The closure of smaller facilities. In the UK, the Group closed its Appleby cheese facility and also disposed of the Manchester-based juice business during 1997. The cost-saving measures targeted to save £20 million in 1998 and £40 million in 1999. It was anticipated that the programme would reduce jobs in AWG from 11,900 to 10,600. Job losses would be 750 in Ireland and 550 in the UK. By May 1999,

2340-479: The co-operative gave them the opportunity to produce a bigger range of products. With its head start, Waterford was able to grow and a decade later, in 1974, this scale of operation would help in winning the French Yoplait franchise to produce the prestige range of yogurts at Inch, County Wexford – an association that continues to this day. Waterford continued growing throughout the 1970s, amalgamating with

2405-677: The company also announced €100 million buyback programme which was unaffected by this agreement. Glanbia declared to operate Flavor Producers within its Glanbia Nutritionals. In March 2023, Optimum Nutrition became the Official Performance Nutrition Partner of the Gaelic Players Association in a three-year partnership. In September 2023, Glanbia became the lead sponsor of the Kilkenny Camogie Team. Glanbia will sponsor

2470-435: The country's dairy sector, which had been operated by independent farmers. In order to support the cost of new equipment, dairy farmers grouped together to build centralised processing facilities – known as 'creameries'. In the late 1880s, farmers adopted the cooperative format, often to enter into direct competition with the private creameries. Farmers who supplied milk to the co-ops were better served than those who sold it to

2535-489: The county's senior, intermediate, minor and under-16 camogie teams over the next three years as part of the deal, with team jerseys and leisurewear carrying the Glanbia brand. In February 2024, McLaren Racing announced Optimum Nutrition as the Official Sports Nutrition Partner of the team. Optimum Nutrition's branding will be prominently featured on the pit crew overalls and set-up kit, and

2600-572: The driver overalls. Tirl%C3%A1n Tirlán (known as Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited from 1999 until 2022) is an Irish dairy co-operative based in Kilkenny , Ireland. Its catchment area mainly covers the South-East and Midland regions of Ireland. Tirlán processes an annual volume of 3.2 billion litres of milk and handles 190,000 tonnes of green grain. As of 2024 it has 2,300 employees and revenues of €2.53 billion. Tirlán

2665-415: The early 19th century the country was amongst the world's largest producers. In 1848, Ireland accounted for two thirds of butter imports into the port of London. Irish butter came under pressure by competitors modernising their systems with newly developed cream separators . As a consequence, Irish butter exports to London dramatically fell in the early 1880s. The new technologies fundamentally transformed

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2730-524: The fourth biggest cheese producer in the world. The Avonmore Waterford Group announced a reorganisation programme to increase their competitiveness. The strategy was to concentrate food ingredients activities in large-scale facilities in Ireland and the US. The US development strategy focused on the Avonmore West operation in Idaho which benefited from scale, location, and a growing milk supply. Following

2795-452: The legal and financial protection afforded by corporate structures. To realise the benefits of scale and diversification, the 1960s many of these small, locally focused co-operative Creameries across Ireland amalgamated. Waterford Co-op Society was formed in 1964 upon the amalgamation of Kilmeaden Co-operative, Carrick on Suir Co-operative, Dungarvan Co-operative, Gaultier Co-operative and Rathgormack Co-operative. Avonmore Creameries Federation

2860-452: The legal and financial protection afforded by corporate structures. To realise the benefits of scale and diversification, the 1960s many of these small, locally focused co-operative Creameries across Ireland amalgamated. Waterford Co-op Society was formed in 1964 upon the amalgamation of Kilmeaden Co-operative, Carrick on Suir Co-operative, Dungarvan Co-operative, Gaultier Co-operative and Rathgormack Co-operative. Avonmore Creameries Federation

2925-472: The move into the prized Dublin milk market. In 1995, Waterford bought The Cheese Company, one of the two largest cheese manufacturers in Great Britain. Both organisations were focused on similar growth strategies at home and overseas. Speculation was, therefore, rife as to a possible merger between the two dairy giants. The talks began and ended without agreement in 1991. Waterford's expansion came at

2990-402: The new Tirlán brand identity was introduced by both Glanbia Ireland and the co-operative to replace the previous Glanbia name. The company operates the following businesses: In April 2024, Glanbia announced to acquire Aroma Holding Company, a US flavouring business for $ 300m (€281 million) plus deferred consideration of up to $ 55 million, dependent on performance in 2024. On 28 February 2024,

3055-1701: The predecessor to Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited and Tirlán was created through the amalgamation of the following Village Creameries that are included among their archives for: Ballingarry Co-Operative Creamery Ltd., Ballyhale Co-Operative Creamery Dairy Society Ltd., Ballypatrick Co-Operative Creamery Ltd., Avonmore Creameries Ltd., Ballyragget Co-Operative Creamery Ltd., Bennettsbridge Co-Operative Creamery Ltd., Callan Co-op Creamery and Dairy Society Ltd., Castlehale Co-Operative Dairy Society Ltd., Castlecomer Co-Operative Creamery Ltd., Donaghmore Co-Operative Creamery Ltd., Dungarvan Co-Operative Creamery Ltd., Freshford Co-Operative Creamery Ltd., Glenmore Co-Operative Creamery Ltd., Graiguecullen Corn & Coal Co. Ltd., IDA Co-Operative Creamery Ltd., Kells Co-Operative Agricultural & Dairy Society Ltd., Kilmanagh Co-Operative Creamery Ltd., Kilkenny City Co-Operative Creamery Ltd., Leinster Milk Producers Association Ltd., Loughcullen Co-Operative Creamery Ltd., Miloko Co-Operative Society Ltd., Knockavendagh & Moylgass ( Killenaule ) Co-Operative Creamery Society Ltd., Muckalee Co-Operative Dairy Society Ltd, Mullinavat Co-Operative Creamery Society Ltd., Piltown Co-Operative Society Ltd., Slieverue Co-Operative Creamery Ltd., Shelbourne Co-Operative Agriculture Society Ltd., Windgap Co-Operative Dairy Society Ltd., Letterkenny Timber Co. Ltd., The Bacon Company of Ireland, Inch Creamery (to be catalogued), Barrowvale, Goresbridge Creamery (to be catalogued). Co-operatives faced major downsides in that they lacked significant capital raising instruments that allowed for expansion and development and also

3120-1701: The predecessor to Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited and Tirlán was created through the amalgamation of the following Village Creameries that are included among their archives for: Ballingarry Co-Operative Creamery Ltd., Ballyhale Co-Operative Creamery Dairy Society Ltd., Ballypatrick Co-Operative Creamery Ltd., Avonmore Creameries Ltd., Ballyragget Co-Operative Creamery Ltd., Bennettsbridge Co-Operative Creamery Ltd., Callan Co-op Creamery and Dairy Society Ltd., Castlehale Co-Operative Dairy Society Ltd., Castlecomer Co-Operative Creamery Ltd., Donaghmore Co-Operative Creamery Ltd., Dungarvan Co-Operative Creamery Ltd., Freshford Co-Operative Creamery Ltd., Glenmore Co-Operative Creamery Ltd., Graiguecullen Corn & Coal Co. Ltd., IDA Co-Operative Creamery Ltd., Kells Co-Operative Agricultural & Dairy Society Ltd., Kilmanagh Co-Operative Creamery Ltd., Kilkenny City Co-Operative Creamery Ltd., Leinster Milk Producers Association Ltd., Loughcullen Co-Operative Creamery Ltd., Miloko Co-Operative Society Ltd., Knockavendagh & Moylgass ( Killenaule ) Co-Operative Creamery Society Ltd., Muckalee Co-Operative Dairy Society Ltd, Mullinavat Co-Operative Creamery Society Ltd., Piltown Co-Operative Society Ltd., Slieverue Co-Operative Creamery Ltd., Shelbourne Co-Operative Agriculture Society Ltd., Windgap Co-Operative Dairy Society Ltd., Letterkenny Timber Co. Ltd., The Bacon Company of Ireland, Inch Creamery (to be catalogued), Barrowvale, Goresbridge Creamery (to be catalogued). Co-operatives faced major downsides in that they lacked significant capital raising instruments that allowed for expansion and development and also

3185-473: The private creameries. In time, most of those businesses found that they were unable to compete with the farmer co-operatives, and many sold their premises and businesses to the co-ops. The numbers of creameries increased substantially by 1900, and by the eve of World War I , the country counted nearly 800 plants. In spite of the scarcities, political unrest and violent incidents, the World War I era had been

3250-474: The rebranding to Tirlán the company faced criticism from Irish speakers over the spelling of the Co-operatives new name. The name Tirlán according to the company stands for “Land of Abundance”. The name is a combination of the Irish words “Tír” which stands for land or territory and “Lán” which stands for full.  Irish language speakers argued that “Tír” means country but “Tir” without the síneadh fada

3315-411: The rebranding to Tirlán the company faced criticism from Irish speakers over the spelling of the Co-operatives new name. The name Tirlán according to the company stands for “Land of Abundance”. The name is a combination of the Irish words “Tír” which stands for land or territory and “Lán” which stands for full.  Irish language speakers argued that “Tír” means country but “Tir” without the síneadh fada

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3380-458: The reorganisation programme, announced in November 1997, was virtually complete. The Ballyragget site had been enhanced to accommodate the additional milk volumes. In the US, the Group was investing US$ 36 million in Idaho to increase cheese production by 30 percent and dairy-based food ingredients production by 22 percent. On 1 June 1999, the Group announced two important strategic sales. The first

3445-406: The two organisations, size and scale of the new entity, representation and weakening of farmer control. The majority of shareholders believed the merger was the right option for both organisations. The first vote took place on 11 July 1997, exactly three months after the merger was formally proposed. The first vote followed an intensive six-week programme of shareholder information meeting throughout

3510-480: The years following flotation, Avonmore also invested in the meat business in Ireland. In 1989, a year after the establishment of Waterford Foods plc, the Group bought Galloway West in the US heartland dairying state of Wisconsin. The company manufactured cheese, condensed milk and food ingredients. Later in the year, Waterford bought A.Heald Limited of Manchester, a company that operated in the liquid milk and fruit juice business. Waterford also expanded in Ireland with

3575-591: Was a logical addition to the previously acquired KFIS. Both businesses have since changed their names to Glanbia Nutritionals. In 2007, Glanbia further expanded their micronutrient premix business with the completion of a new premix plant in Suzhou , China . As part of its international expansion, Glanbia acquired the Canadian nutritionals business Pizzey's Milling in August 2007. Pizzey's, which mills flaxseed , created

3640-798: Was aimed at freeing up Glanbia plc to pursue its global cheese and nutritional ambitions, but it failed to achieve the necessary three-quarters approval from the co-op's members on 10 May, falling just short at 73%. On 25 November 2012 Glanbia disposed of 60% of its Irish dairy processing business to Glanbia Co-Operative Society Limited (the "Society"). As a result, the Irish dairy processing business, now called Glanbia Ingredients Ireland Limited ("GIIL")became an associate of Glanbia plc. January 2014 – Glanbia acquires Danish sports nutrition company Nutramino for up to €20 million. September 2014 – Glanbia acquires US sports nutrition specialist Isopure for $ 153m (€118m) December 2015 – Glanbia completes $ 217m acquisition of US protein bar specialist, thinkThin. The company

3705-643: Was founded in 1966 when 36 smaller co-ops joined forces. The following year, Avonmore entered into a joint venture with Unigate Limited to construct the largest dairy processing facility in Europe at that time at Ballyragget , and would become Ireland's largest milk producer by the 1970s. After the introduction of European milk quotas in 1984, the domestic growth opportunities for Irish co-operatives and their members were very limited. Waterford Co-op Society and Avonmore Creameries both realised that to expand they would have to seek out new markets from outside of Ireland. The best way to fund such an expansion they recognised

3770-643: Was founded in 1966 when 36 smaller co-ops joined forces. The following year, Avonmore entered into a joint venture with Unigate Limited to construct the largest dairy processing facility in Europe at that time at Ballyragget , and would become Ireland's largest milk producer by the 1970s. After the introduction of European milk quotas in 1984, the domestic growth opportunities for Irish co-operatives and their members were very limited. Waterford Co-op Society and Avonmore Creameries both realised that to expand they would have to seek out new markets from outside of Ireland. The best way to fund such an expansion they recognised

3835-600: Was founded in 1999 and is based in Southern California. February 2017 – Glanbia invests in two new acquisitions in 2017, US based Amazing Grass and Dutch company Body & Fit. Amazing Grass specialises in plant based nutrition, "Greens" and superfood categories. Body & Fit is a direct to consumer distribution company focused on own label and branded sports nutrition based in the Benelux region. On 18 May 2017 Glanbia Co-operative Society shareholders attended

3900-551: Was launched in 2024 and focuses on Gluten Free Oat Milk from their 110 Irish Family farm suppliers. Avonmore (Cooperative) Tirlán (known as Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited from 1999 until 2022) is an Irish dairy co-operative based in Kilkenny , Ireland. Its catchment area mainly covers the South-East and Midland regions of Ireland. Tirlán processes an annual volume of 3.2 billion litres of milk and handles 190,000 tonnes of green grain. As of 2024 it has 2,300 employees and revenues of €2.53 billion. Tirlán

3965-533: Was owned by Glanbia Co-operative who controlled a 60% share and 40% by Glanbia plc. In 2021, the members of the co-operative approved the takeover of Glanbia Ireland along with its dairy processing business. The sale completed in April 2022 which marked the return of direct ownership of the dairy processing business to its farmer-members. Subsequently both the co-coperative and Glanbia Ireland rebranded as Tirlán to differentiate themselves from Glanbia PLC. Following

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4030-481: Was owned by Glanbia Co-operative who controlled a 60% share and 40% by Glanbia plc. In 2021, the members of the co-operative approved the takeover of Glanbia Ireland along with its dairy processing business. The sale completed in April 2022 which marked the return of direct ownership of the dairy processing business to its farmer-members. Subsequently both the co-coperative and Glanbia Ireland rebranded as Tirlán to differentiate themselves from Glanbia PLC. Following

4095-473: Was the disposal of the UK liquid milk operations to Express Dairies, for £125 million. The second was the sale of its Irish beef processing operations to Dawn Meats for £10 million. On 15 February 1999, an Extraordinary General Meeting and Special General Meeting were held to seek the necessary approval for the introduction of a new name. The change of title from Avonmore Waterford Group to Glanbia became official on 4 March 1999. The name Glanbia has its roots in

4160-521: Was through a stock market flotation. Accordingly, Avonmore Foods plc was floated on the Irish Stock Exchange on 6 September 1988 and Waterford Foods plc were floated a month later on 6 October 1988. This provided the funding to expand their product offerings while also expanding their geographic footprint. Avonmore Foods plc acquired a number of small cheese plants in the US to form a platform for their market-leading US Cheese business that

4225-449: Was through a stock market flotation. Accordingly, Avonmore Foods plc was floated on the Irish Stock Exchange on 6 September 1988 and Waterford Foods plc were floated a month later on 6 October 1988. This provided the funding to expand their product offerings while also expanding their geographic footprint. Avonmore Foods plc acquired a number of small cheese plants in the US to form a platform for their market-leading US Cheese business that

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