Glanbia awarded global standards

Glanbia, the €1.8 billion turnover food giant, has been accredited to two global standards for food safety and environmental management in respect of processing plants and facilities in Ireland.

Agriculture and Food Minister Mary Coughlan presented the group with the BRC global standard for its liquid milk processing facilities at Ballitore (Co Kildare), Drogheda, and Waterford, its soups and sauces facility in Kilkenny and its Dublin distribution depots in Fonthill and Sandyford.

She also presented Glanbia with the ISO 14001 accreditation for environmental management at its liquid milk processing facilities in Ballitore, Drogheda and Waterford.