Who owns Kerrygold?
Kerrygold
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- Brand origin
- Ireland
- Main production
- Ireland
Kerrygold is an Irish dairy brand known for butter, cheese, and other dairy products. Kerrygold is ultimately owned by Ornua Co-operative Limited, an Irish dairy cooperative headquartered in Dublin.
kerrygold.comAbout Kerrygold
What is Kerrygold?
Kerrygold is an Irish dairy brand owned by Ornua Co-operative Limited. Kerrygold products are marketed internationally, with major markets including Ireland, the United Kingdom, Germany, and the United States. Kerrygold is one of Ornua’s consumer brands, alongside Dubliner, Pilgrims Choice, Shannongold, Forto, and BEO.
Who owns Kerrygold?
Kerrygold is ultimately owned by Ornua Co-operative Limited, according to Made O’Meter’s ownership data verified on 13 September 2026. Ornua Co-operative Limited is headquartered at Grattan House, Mount Street Lower, Dublin 2, Ireland. Ornua is an Irish dairy cooperative that markets and sells dairy products on behalf of member dairy processors and Irish dairy farmers. Ornua Deutschland GmbH, which operates the Kerrygold business in Germany, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ornua Co-operative Limited. Ornua reported group turnover of €3.5 billion for 2025.
Where does Kerrygold come from?
Kerrygold originated in Ireland and was launched in the United Kingdom in 1962. The brand was created by Sir Anthony O’Reilly, who was chief executive of An Bord Bainne, the organization later known as the Irish Dairy Board. The name Kerrygold was selected from 60 suggestions. Kerrygold became available to Irish consumers in 1973. The Irish Dairy Board changed its name to Ornua in 2015.
What products does Kerrygold make?
Kerrygold makes butter, cheese, and other dairy products. Its product range includes salted and unsalted butter, spreadable butter, butter portions, cream, milk, and cheese products. Kerrygold also sells branded products such as Dubliner cheese in some markets.
Subsidiaries: Ornua Deutschland GmbH
Frequently asked questions about Kerrygold
Is Kerrygold an Irish brand?
- Yes. Kerrygold originated in Ireland, although Kerrygold was first launched for sale in the United Kingdom in 1962. Kerrygold products are now sold in several international markets.
Is Kerrygold owned by Irish farmers?
- Kerrygold is owned by Ornua Co-operative Limited, an Irish dairy cooperative whose members include dairy processors and cooperatives connected with Irish dairy farmers. Ornua markets dairy products on behalf of its members.
Where is Kerrygold butter made?
- Kerrygold butter is produced and packed through Ornua’s manufacturing operations. Kerrygold Park in Mitchelstown, County Cork, Ireland, is a production and packing facility for Kerrygold butter products.
When was Kerrygold first sold?
- Kerrygold was launched in the United Kingdom in 1962. Kerrygold was introduced to the Irish public in 1973.
What is the difference between Kerrygold and Ornua?
- Kerrygold is a consumer dairy brand. Ornua Co-operative Limited is the Irish dairy cooperative that ultimately owns and markets Kerrygold.
Sources: ornua.com: Ornua AR24 FINAL .pdf, ornua.com: ornua publishes full year results for 2025, kerrygold.de: historie, kerrygold.de: unternehmen, kerrygold.com, ornua.com: reports, kerrygoldusa.com, ornua.com: history
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Products from Kerrygold
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- Kerrygold Irish ButterFood – Dairy (Butter)
- Kerrygold ExtraFood – Dairy Spread
- Kerrygold Pure Irish ButterFood – Dairy (Butter)
- Kerrygold Original Irischer Cheddar HerzhaftFood – Dairy / Cheese
- Kerrygold Meersalz ButterFood – Dairy (Butter)
- Kerrygold StreichfeinFood – Dairy Spread
- Kerrygold Burro Irlandese (Irish Butter)Food – Dairy product (Butter)
- Kerrygold extra Butter & Rapeseed OilFood – Dairy Spread
- Kerrygold Salted Pure Irish ButterFood – Dairy
- Kerrygold Sliced CheeseFood – Dairy (Cheese)
- Kerrygold extra spreadFood – Dairy Spread
- Kerrygold Reserve CheddarFood – Dairy (Cheese)
- Kerrygold Frisch & Cremig KirschpaprikaFood – Dairy spreader (Cream Cheese)
- Kerrygold butter and dairy productsFood – Dairy (Butter, Cheese)
- Kerrygold Mild Red CheddarFood – Dairy (Cheese)
- Kerrygold Butter and CheeseFood – Dairy (Butter, Cheese, and Creams)
- Kerrygold Burger CheddarFood – Dairy, Cheese
- Kerrygold Salted ButterFood – Dairy (Butter)
- Kerrygold Original Irish Butter SaltedFood – Dairy, Butter
- Kerrygold Naturally Softer Pure Irish ButterFood – Dairy Spread
- Kerrygold extra unsaltedFood – Dairy Spread (Butter and Rapeseed Oil)
- Kerrygold Dubliner Cheese SlicesFood – Cheese Slices
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