Technology underpins Irish dairy expansion

Pioneering technology developed at the Teagasc food research centre in Moorepark, Co Cork, is underpinning a new €20m cheese manufacturing facility for Ornua in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The technology was adapted and managed by Ornua as part of a highly integrated collaborative research programme to develop the current suite of local cheeses.

Mark Fenelon, head of the Teagasc Food Research programme, said it was delighted this inclusive approach with Ornua has proved effective.