Kerrygold Butter

Kerrygold is one of the most recognized global brands for butter and dairy products, originating from Ireland. The brand was established in 1962 by Ornua, formerly known as the Irish Dairy Board. It was created as a premium brand to market Irish dairy products internationally, focusing on the quality and flavor derived from grass-fed cows that graze on Ireland's lush green pastures.

The production of Kerrygold involves a cooperative system where thousands of family farms across Ireland supply milk to local creameries. This system ensures high standards of animal welfare and sustainable farming practices. The butter is primarily manufactured in Ireland, specifically at the Kerrygold Park facility in Mitchelstown, County Cork, which serves as the global hub for Kerrygold butter production and packaging.

Today, Kerrygold is owned by Ornua Co-operative Limited. It has grown into a multi-billion dollar brand, becoming the number one butter brand in Germany and the number two branded butter in the United States. Its success is rooted in its heritage and the distinct golden color and creamy texture of its products, which remain a point of pride for the Irish agricultural sector.