Positive Outlook for 200922 Dec 20092009 has been a difficult year for the Irish dairy industry. The slow down in consumer demand and general economic uncertainty, coupled with the financial crisis and strong Euro ensured that commodity prices stayed weak for much of the year. The recovery of demand, from its low point in the latter part of 2008, started to manifest itself from mid-summer, most notably for butter and powders. The consequent improvement in prices was reflected from late Q3 and Q4 in payments by the IDB for purchases from supplying members.
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Irish Dairy Board wins AT&T Innovation Award 8 Jul 2009The Irish Dairy Board was recently awarded international recognition for its innovative development and installation of an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system streamlining its national and international B2B enterprise. Other companies awarded included Sony Europe and Glaxo Smith Kline.
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Irish Dairy Board strengthens its UK footprint22 May 2009The Irish Dairy Board (IDB) is set to strengthen its footprint in the UK cheese supply market with the completion of a €40 million expansion of its Kerrygold Company (UK) cheese packing operation in Leek, Staffordshire. This complex, now the largest of its kind in the UK and Ireland, was officially opened today (Friday, 22nd May, 2009) by Mr Brendan Smith T.D., Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.
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Irish Dairy Board maintains turnover despite market downturn23 Apr 2009The IDB is well positioned to grow existing markets and to develop new routes to market.
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Dr Sean Brady appointed IDB interim CEO11 Mar 2009Read More
