Streamlined Kerry accelerates onwards

SUCCESSFUL integration of the former Golden Vale business was one of the ingredients for Kerry Group's 22% jump in 2002 profits after tax to 189 million.

Golden Vale's former Bailieboro and Artigarvan businesses have been sold, and dairy processing streamlined between the Listowel and Charleville plants.

However, integrating Golden Vale and some other 2001 acquisitions cost Kerry Group €56.6 million last year.