First mozzarella production at Carbery's new West Cork plant
Jason Hawkins, CEO, Carbery Group. Photo: Chris Bellew/Fennell
Carbery Group is celebrating production of the first block of mozzarella cheese from their brand new plant at Ballineen.
The €78 million plant will enable the company to diversify its range of cheeses and produce mozzarella for export, from West Cork milk.
The European Investment Bank agreed to provide a €35m loan to enable expansion and diversification of the Ireland-based facilities of Carbery Group for significantly expanded cheese production.
“That Carbery has secured the first ever European Investment Bank financing for an Irish Agri Foods business is a vote of confidence in Carbery and Irish agriculture.” said Jason Hawkins, Chief Executive Officer, Carbery Group in December, 2019, when the investment was announced.
To support the cheese expansion and diversification, the group has also launched its new brand, Carbery Dairy.
“As part of our cheese growth strategy, expanding into new products and new markets, we are delighted to launch our new brand, Carbery Dairy,” said a spokesperson.
“As our cheesemakers explain, everything we do is all for cheese, from the first blade of our lush grass to the last bite of our premium cheese.”
Carbery is a leading international dairy, ingredients and flavours business which is 100% owned by the Bandon, Barryroe, Drinagh, and Lisavaird dairy co-operatives.
Headquartered in Cork, it has production, R&D and marketing capabilities in Europe, USA and Asia.
