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The latest Ornua Global Dairy Market Report is now available. 🔎 Global milk supply outlook is unchanged with annual output likely to be flat. 🧀 Reports suggest buyers still need to conclude business. 📈 Though activity is usually quieter in quarter four, some convergence with global price levels may occur. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eds4JRnN

Congratulations to 23 senior leaders from across our global business who last week completed the Ornua Global Leadership Programme for 2024. The bespoke programme was developed in partnership with the UCD Smurfit Executive Development team and Dr. Marianne Roux, Programme Director from Smurfit Business School, and is designed to nurture and empower talent at a senior leadership level within our organisation. The six-month programme concluded last week with a tour of the NovaUCD Innovation Hub, followed by presentations from participants to our Group Executive team. Final presentations included findings and recommendations on how we work together, innovate and deliver within our business. Thanks to our programme partners at UCD Smurfit and the NovaUCD companies who kindly hosted the team last week. Olatunde Tolulope Afolabi FCA, Adnan Ahmed, Stuart Betton, David Carter, Brian Cleere, Wayne Comerford, Jennifer Coughlan, Paddy Finn, Dave Fitzgerald, Catherine Fitzgerald, Norma Hanlon, Alison Hattersley, Darren J., David Kennedy, John Kieran, Viola Kremer, Colm Larkin, Adam Murphy, Manus McIntyre, Kate Saul, Stuart Stanley, Alison Timmis & Richelle Twomey.

Earlier this week, the 15th annual NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards ceremony was held in Lyrath Estate Hotel, Co. Kilkenny. A total of 11 Irish dairy farming families were recognised for standards of excellence in milk production and sustainable dairying. The initiative, which is jointly delivered by Ornua and our programme partners the National Dairy Council, spotlights the pride, passion and progress of Irish dairy producers, who consistently raise the bar to ensure the milk they produce is world-class. Each year, we get to visit the farms of each of the finalists, getting an up close view of the practices that earn them recognition as leaders by their co-operatives. We also get to meet the people behind the progress. Thank you to all the families for opening up the farms to us. Watch our finalist showcase to meet the 2024 finalists, category winners and overall award winner: Corrigan Farm, Trim, Co. Meath – Lakeland Dairies (winner of Advocacy and engagement award) Dillane Farm, Tralee, Co. Kerry - Lee Strand Co-operative Creamery Ltd Falvey Farm, Innishannon, Co. Cork - Bandon Co-op (Carbery Group) Hayes Farm, Old Head, Kinsale, Co. Cork - Barryroe Co-op (Carbery Group) Kennedy Farm, Cahir, Co. Tipperary - Dairygold Co-Operative Society Ltd (overall winner and winner of Milking Hygiene and Facilities award) Killeen Farm, Eyrecourt, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway - Aurivo Co-operative Society Limited (winner of Grassland Management award) Larkin Farm, Eyrecourt, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway - Arrabawn (winner of Lowest SCC award) Lynch Farm, Skibbereen, Co. Cork - Drinagh Co-Op (Carbery Group) McCarthy Farm, Milltown, Co. Kerry - Kerry Agribusiness (winner of Environmental Stewardship award) O’Connell Farm, Mallow, Co. Cork - North Cork Creameries Ltd Somers Farm, Arklow, Co. Wicklow - Tirlán #MadeForThis #Kerrygold  Karina Pierce | Patrick Wall | David Gleeson | Mark Keller

Congratulations to the 11 Irish dairy farming families and co-operatives who were recognised at today’s 2024 National Dairy Council and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards for their outstanding contributions to the dairy industry.   Special recognition goes to the Kennedy Family from Co. Tipperary (Dairygold Co-Operative Society Ltd), who took home the overall prize at the event held at Lyrath Estate, Co. Kilkenny.   Following their nomination by their co-operative Dairygold, the Kennedys excelled through a comprehensive judging process that evaluated a range of the most important aspects of modern dairy farming, including environmental sustainability, animal health and welfare, farm infrastructure, hygiene standards, soil and grassland management, technical performance amongst other important factors including advocacy and community engagement.   Learn more about the awards here: https://lnkd.in/ef_i7s2v

We are thrilled to warmly welcome our 2024 Graduates. This week, eleven new graduates have joined Ornua and are starting exciting roles across our global business. Wishing you all the best as you begin your careers here at Ornua.

As we approach the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (IDAFLW), we’re proud to share how we actively address food waste to support communities and contribute to a circular economy. • Since 2016, we’ve been working with FoodCloud in Ireland through our volunteer programme and redistribution activities. • Together, we have redistributed 50.4 tonnes of surplus food—equivalent to 120,024 meals, helping support communities in need. • We also work with FareShare UK and Voedselbanken in the Netherlands, which support charities and food banks, ensuring surplus food reaches the people who need it most. Through our partnerships and collaboration with customers, we are committed to impactful food waste reduction projects that strengthen food security and reduce waste within our value chain. Learn more about our sustainability commitments here: https://lnkd.in/ejVBNDtu #IDAFLW #CircularEconomy

At Ornua, we take great pride in creating high-quality products that deliver exceptional flavour. Last week, we were honoured to have several of our cheeses recognised at The Global Cheese Awards, where we received two gold, three silver, and one bronze award. Congratulations to our Ornua Ingredients Ireland team and all of our colleagues for this remarkable accomplishment.

Ornua and the National Dairy Council (NDC) are pleased to announce the 11 Irish dairy farming families, representing six counties and 11 dairy co-operatives nationwide, who have been shortlisted as finalists for the 2024 NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards. Introducing the 2024 NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Award Finalists: Arrabawn – Larkin Farm, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway Aurivo Co-operative Society Limited – Killeen Farm, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway Bandon Co-op (Carbery Group) – Falvey Farm, Innishannon, Co. Cork Barryroe Co-op (Carbery Group) – Hayes Farm, Old Head, Kinsale, Co. Cork Dairygold Co-Operative Society Ltd – Kennedy Farm, Cahir, Co. Tipperary Drinagh Co-op (Carbery Group) – Lynch Farm, Skibbereen, Co. Cork Kerry Agribusiness – McCarthy Farm, Milltown, Co. Kerry Lakeland Dairies – Corrigan Farm, Trim, Co. Meath Lee Strand Co-operative Creamery Ltd – Dillane Farm, Tralee, Co. Kerry North Cork Creameries Ltd – O’Connell Farm, Mallow, Co. Cork Tirlán – Somers Farm, Arklow, Co. Wicklow Recognised as Ireland’s leading dairy farming awards initiative, the annual NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards honours Ireland’s leading dairy producers who work tirelessly to enhance standards of excellence in dairy farming and milk production. #MadeForThis Read more: https://lnkd.in/eyuwHvUg

Kerrygold Park is delighted to announce its support of the Mitchelstown Community First Responder (CFR) Group through a new sponsorship. Made up of 18 volunteers from the local community, members of the newly-established Mitchelstown CFR group are first aid trained and equipped to respond to emergencies within an agreed radius. Sean McHugh, Managing Director, Kerrygold Park said: “We are delighted to support the Mitchelstown CFR Group, which is a vital service for the whole community here in Mitchelstown. As a major employer in the region with strong links within the local community, Kerrygold Park is committed to supporting Mitchelstown through positive community development initiatives including this new sponsorship. The initiative is naturally very important to our colleagues who live in the area and are part of the community. The service offers reassurance to locals that a network of trained first responders is always close-by should they find themselves in an emergency." Read more: https://lnkd.in/eX5uWGma #CommunityDevelopment #Kerrygold #CorporateSocialResponsibility

The latest Ornua Global Dairy Market Report is now available.   🧀 Milk prices in most regions continue to rise. The global milk supply outlook is largely unchanged.   📈 European commodity pricing increased with a noticeable lift in butter.   🔎 Pricing should stabilise or firm further through September but sentiment may ease by year-end.    Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eBG_wVBu   𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭   The Ornua Global Dairy Market Report is produced monthly, providing our Member Co-operatives and customer partners with analysis of global dairy markets from Ornua's dairy trading team.