Carroll's Cross, Ireland

Dawn Meats Group

Family-owned major Irish/UK beef and lamb processor (founded 1980, ~7,200 staff, €2bn revenue) across 10 IE plants and 12 GB plants (incl. Dunbia) supplying McDonald's and retailer PL.

Dawn Meats was established in Co. Waterford, Ireland in 1980 and operates facilities throughout Ireland, the UK and Europe. The company supplies fresh, frozen and cooked meat products to leading local, national and international supermarket, foodservice and manufacturing businesses. Their product range includes beef, with recent recognition including the World's Best Steak award at World Steak Challenge 2025. The company maintains certifications including Origin Green, IQFA and BITCI accreditations, and operates under food safety, quality and nutrition protocols. Dawn Meats is committed to sustainability initiatives outlined in their Plan Four Zero programme and maintains clean livestock policies for both cattle and sheep sourcing.

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