Revenues rise 27% at organic yoghurt maker

Revenues at Irish organic yoghurt producer Glenisk last year increased by 27% to €14m as the business recorded an increase in pre-tax profit.

The Co Offaly firm is run by five members of the Cleary family. Director Gerard Cleary said yesterday that Glenisk accounts for 90% of the organic yoghurt market in Ireland.

Accounts filed with the Companies Office show the firm recorded a modest profit of €1,185 in 2010 after recording a pre-tax loss of €129,560 in 2009.