The Irish Dairy Board, a commercial cooperative, is the major international exporter of Irish dairy products.
It was established in 1961 to market the products of its member manufacturing co-operatives, and dairy
companies, in order to generate the maximum return for the primary producers.
The Board owns the
Kerrygold brand, the Irish dairy industry's most important marketing asset. Available in over 50 countries
around the globe, Kerrygold is Ireland's only truly internationally known food brand.
