Glanbia Performance Nutrition

Glanbia is a global nutrition group with deep roots in the Irish dairy industry. The brand originated from the merger of two major Irish dairy cooperatives, Avonmore and Waterford Foods, which combined to form the modern Glanbia entity. While its historical foundation is in Ireland, Glanbia has evolved into a global powerhouse in the performance nutrition sector, particularly famous for its protein powders and lifestyle supplement brands.

Today, Glanbia operates across two main pillars: Glanbia Performance Nutrition and Glanbia Nutritionals. The company's manufacturing footprint is truly international, with major production facilities located in the United States, Ireland, Germany, and various other locations across Europe and Asia to serve global markets. This distributed manufacturing model allows them to source high-quality ingredients and distribute specialized nutritional products efficiently.

Ownership of the brand remains with Glanbia plc, a public limited company headquartered in Kilkenny, Ireland. The company is listed on both the Euronext Dublin and the London Stock Exchange. Although it has transitioned from a local cooperative into a multinational corporation, the Glanbia Co-operative Society remains a significant shareholder, maintaining a strong link to its original Irish farming heritage. Glanbia continues to lead the market through organic growth and strategic acquisitions of other popular nutrition brands.