Dairying With A Difference

“In all our busy lives it is extremely important to take time to pause, take stock and reflect on all the positives achieved in your organisation over the past 12 months and the role you play in your local community and this for me is the key reason we were delighted here in North Cork Creameries to get involved in the IRD Duhallow Business awards in 2023”

In 1928, the North Cork Creameries was set up as a farm owned co-op.

They never could have imagined that they would supply international markets with world class dairy products, or that they would be processing 315 million litres of milk for a year! This comes in a range of value added food ingredients and delicious dairy products. They have worked with more than 220 local milk suppliers through the generations.

Their workforce of over 140 is highly skilled, dedicated, and flexible, and always capable of producing high value niche fairy products.

Paddy O’Connor, Peter O’Dwyer, and Troy Donoughue of North Cork Creameries

With this, they hold strict values;

• Maintain a farmer co-op ethos

• Be responsible for ever developing customer needs. Deliver highest quality dairy products.

• Build the capability and process to extract the maximum value from all raw materials.

They boost key market knowledge, even within niche product areas, and this knowledge sees them maintaining a reputation for quality. They strive to grow their network of strategic partners to maintain independence, another step in prioritising farm ownership. Their product and market experience make them a key player in the industry.

They look to develop the ÓR brand. This has already gained awards for the taste and quality, and they are always looking to improve and gain recognition for their work. Through this, the region will continue to be the core of what they do.

Facebook: @NorthCorkCreameries

Website: northcorkcreameries.com

Donna Smith