Dairygold Original dairy spread

Dairygold is a prominent Irish brand of dairy spread, most famous for its 'Original' blend which combines the rich taste of butter with the functional spreadability of vegetable oils. The brand was launched in 1985 and has since become one of the most recognizable butter-lifestyle brands in Ireland and the United Kingdom.

Produced primarily in Mitchelstown, County Cork, Dairygold utilizes milk sourced from local family farms. The manufacturing process emphasizes traditional churning methods, which the brand highlights in its marketing to differentiate itself from highly processed margarines.

Today, Dairygold is owned by Ornua (formerly the Irish Dairy Board), a cooperative that markets and sells dairy products on behalf of its members—Irish dairy processors and, in turn, Irish dairy farmers. This structure ensuring that the brand remains a cornerstone of the Irish agricultural economy while maintaining a global footprint as a major exporter of premium dairy products.