Glenisk intends to double output during next 2 years

The chief executive of the family-run organic yoghurt maker Glenisk, Vincent Cleary yesterday announced plans by the firm to double output in the next two years.

Over 100 million servings of yoghurt will be produced at the firm’s Tullamore, Co Offaly, plant this year and Mr Cleary said the planned doubling of output over the next two years will lead to employment numbers exceeding 100.

Mr Cleary was commenting on new accounts showing that revenues at the firm last year increased by 11% from €16.94m to €18.78m.