Malting Company of Ireland’s Post

This year's World Mental Health Day's official theme is 'It is Time to Prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace'. So, today, the crew at the Malting Company of Ireland got together for a tea break to mark the occasion. Sometimes, it is the little things that can make all the difference! Socialising with colleagues and taking the time for work breaks can significantly benefit your mental health by reducing stress and improving overall well-being. Stopping for a moment for a chat and a cuppa - nothing beats it! #worldmentalhealthday

This week, our CEO, Paul McGillicuddy, chatted about MCI's expansion plans on the Tillage Podcast with Siobhán Walsh, Tillage Editor with the Irish Farmers Journal. Tune in on the link below. #malt #sustainability #IrishFarmersJournal  

The Malting Company of Ireland is pleased to announce that we have joined the National Biodiversity Data Centre All-Ireland Pollinator Plan. The All-Ireland Pollinator Plan is a shared plan of action that brings together different sectors across the island of Ireland to create a landscape where pollinators can survive and thrive.  One-third of Ireland's wild bee species is threatened with extinction, mainly because we have drastically reduced the amount of food and safe nesting sites that support them. The Malting Company of Ireland wants to play its part in helping to improve our site's natural habitat to support Irish pollinators.  #SDGs #Dairygold #Tirlan #Sustainabliity #Biodiversity

The Malting Company of Ireland is proud to announce the renewal of our membership with the Irish Grain Assurance Scheme (IGAS). IGAS is unique in Europe as the most comprehensive system of grain traceability. IGAS has gained the gold standard from the Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA), the leading international accreditation system. The FSA is overseen by the Sustainable Agricultural Initiative (SAI Platform). All MCI growers are registered IGAS members. IGAS is the accepted standard for the production, transport, handling, and storage of the Irish cereal crop. IGAS conducts thorough assessments to achieve the highest possible standards and ensure that our grain is the first choice for all quality markets. The IGAS scheme covers 100% of MCI grain. Our ongoing commitment to IGAS is a testament to our team's dedication to providing the finest malt to all our valued customers.   #malt #farming #grain Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Teagasc Dairygold Co-Operative Society Ltd Tirlán

We are pleased to announce that Michael Bertulucci has joined the Malting Company of Ireland as Senior Manufacturing Manager.  Michael brings a wealth of experience and qualifications to MCI. With over twenty years of operations knowledge, a Master's Degree in Technology Innovation, and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, his expertise will help us to continue to drive CI and Operational Excellence in our business. Welcome to the team, Michael. Your diverse skill set is sure to make a significant impact & we look forward to achieving so much together. #Operationalexcellence #CI #Malt

This week, the Malting Company of Ireland team will say goodbye to MTU Pharmaceutical Biotechnology student Caitlin Desmond, who completed her 4-month work placement with us and subsequently stayed on to assist during our busy harvest season. MCI's Laboratory Manager, Leonora Lane, and her team have mentored Caitlin, enabling her to apply her academic knowledge to practical use in a commercial laboratory setting and gain beneficial experience and training. Thank you, Caitlin, for your valuable contribution during your time with us. We wish you all the best in your future endeavours. #Malt #MTU #Mentor

Earlier in the week, MCI's Paul McGillicuddy (CEO) & Colm Cahill (Malting Manager) had the pleasure of meeting Bushmills' Master Distiller Colum Egan. It was great to see their impressive on-site developments and to meet Alastair Kane, the distillery's third-generation Master Cooper. #malt #whiskey #cooper

Expertise in action... Dairygold's Liam Leahy inspecting the Spring Malting Barley in Midleton, Co Cork. After a challenging spring, we hope for a safe and fruitful harvest for our growers and look forward to malting their quality Irish Barley in the coming months. Thanks to photographer Darragh Kane for capturing this beautiful image. #harvest2024 #barley #malting #Tirlan #Dairygold Dairygold Co-Operative Society Ltd Tirlán

We are excited to announce that the Malting Company of Ireland has surpassed the milestone of over 1,000 followers on LinkedIn! Thank you all for your support and engagement as we celebrate this achievement. We are giving our 1,000th follower an acknowledgement gift to mark the occasion. Here's to more milestones and shared successes!  #malt #Dairygold #Tirlán