Revenue up 38% for Glanbia nutrition

Global food giant Glanbia has recorded astonishing growth in its nutrition section which saw revenues grow by 38% in the first quarter of 2014 compared to the same period last year.

Glanbia’s Global Performance Nutrition — which manufactures whey protein drinks and sells them under brands such as Optimum Nutrition, BSN, and ABB — saw a huge pick-up in volume across all regions and brands the company said in an interim management statement (IMS).

The managing director of Glanbia, Siobhán Talbot, said the division had performed particularly well in the first quarter of the year.