West Cork yoghurt maker Glenilen Farm sees sales hit record €15.8m

Family run business started out at local markets

Valerie and Alan Kingston of Glenilen Farm.

Pre-tax profits at the West Cork-based yogurt maker, Glenilen Farm last year increased by 56% to €1.65m, on the back of record revenues.

New accounts filed by Glenilen Farm Ltd show that profits rose as sales increased by 25% to a record €15.8m in 2025. The family-run business commenced in 1997 with Alan Kingston on the farm and Valerie Kingston in the kitchen, producing and selling products at local markets in Cork. In 2025, numbers employed at the firm increased from 73 to 84.

Co-founder of Glenilen Farm, Alan Kingston said on Wednesday that growth in 2025 “was driven by strong consumer demand across Glenilen Farm's core product ranges, continued innovation and expanding domestic and export sales”.

The firm has also expanded its presence in export markets including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Macau, and Singapore with the total export market accounting for 9% of turnover in 2025.

“While we're very pleased with our 2025 results, and the continued strong performance of the business in 2026, it has not been without its challenges as rising input costs are having an impact on every business," said Mr Kingston said.

At the end of December last, accumulated profits had climbed to €4.62m. The firm’s post-tax profits of €1.45m for 2025 follow post-tax profits of €930,826 in 2024. Cash funds last year increased from €202,442 to €347,071. Net assets at the company last year rose from €3.43m to €4.88m.

'There remains significant potential for Irish producers like Glenilen Farm'

Mr Kingston said the company's focus "remains firmly on the opportunity ahead. More than half of the yoghurt consumed in Ireland is still imported, which means there remains significant potential for Irish producers like Glenilen Farm to win a greater share of the domestic market.

“As consumers become more conscious about where their food comes from, we believe there is a real opportunity for Irish-made dairy products to continue gaining ground."

On the rise in profits last year, Mr Kingston said that the increase in profitability in 2025 was the result of a long-term growth strategy rather than short-term market conditions or cost-cutting measures. “Over recent years, Glenilen Farm has reinvested profits back into the business, with significant investment in factory expansion, automation, innovation and operational efficiencies," said Mr Kingston.

“Supported by Enterprise Ireland and Bank of Ireland, these investments are now delivering benefits through stronger sales growth, improved productivity and greater manufacturing capability."

The profits last year take account of net non-cash depreciation costs of €553,514. Directors' pay, including pension payments, last year increased from €166,229 to €180,296.