Cheese producer Leprino to close Portlaoise facility in 2026

Global cheese producer said it made the 'difficult but necessary' decision to cease operations at its Portlaoise plant 

Leprino Foods Company announced its decision to cease operations from next year at its Portlaoise plant with the loss of over 130 jobs.

Leprino Foods Company has announced it will cease operations of its manufacturing plant in Portlaoise in the second half of 2026. 

The facility produces mozzarella and string cheese, with Leprino adding that the decision follows a "comprehensive evaluation" of all possible options to improve the financial and operational performance of the Portlaoise site.