Kilkenny, Ireland

Tirlan

Major Irish farmer cooperative (rebranded 2022 from Glanbia Ireland, ~2,100 staff, €3bn+ revenue) HQ in Kilkenny producing milk processing, dairy ingredients, cheese (Belview JV with Royal A-ware), oats and animal feed.

Tirlán is a farmer-owned co-operative based in Kilkenny, Ireland, with over 100 years of family farming heritage. The company operates three main business divisions: Agribusiness, Consumer brands, and Ingredients. It produces dairy products including cheese, butter and cream, alongside whey ingredients such as whey protein concentrate and whey protein isolate. The company also operates in bakery products through breakfast cereals and has expanded into alternative proteins with pea protein offerings. Its branded portfolio includes Avonmore and other award-winning consumer brands sold in over 100 countries.

As a farmer-owned co-operative structure, Tirlán works with member farmers and external partners, with operations across multiple locations in Ireland. The company emphasizes quality standards across production and innovation, particularly in dairy and grain production. Its ingredients division operates under the Tirlán Ingredients brand (formerly Glanbia Ingredients Ireland), providing tailored ingredient solutions to international customers. Tirlán maintains a commitment to sustainability and environmental initiatives aligned with business objectives.

Capabilities

Dairy
CheeseWhey ingredients (WPC, WPI, hydrolysates)Butter & cream
Bakery
Breakfast cereals
Alt-protein
Pea protein

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