Person: Ed Prendergast

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Dairying ‘threatened by EU cutbacks’
DAIRY industry chiefs have warned Agriculture Minister Mary Coughlan the dairy sector was under serious threat due to excessive withdrawal of market supports by the EU.

Fri, 27 May, 2005

Dairy market future puts IDB into question
THE Irish Dairy Board (IDB) had a good year in 2004, but in the context of the dairy sector that is hardly a major talking point any longer.

Wed, 18 May, 2005

€200 a tonne casein aid cut criticised
THE European Union’s €200 a tonne cut in casein aid was described as unwarranted by Lakeland Dairies chief executive Ed Prendergast, who predicted the decision will wipe a further €10 million off Irish dairy sector returns.

Sat, 14 May, 2005

Dairy plant closes with 53 jobs lost
Lakeland Dairies is to cease production at Omagh, Co Tyrone, with the loss of 53 jobs.

Fri, 17 Sep, 2004

Co-ops warn of directive danger
Two co-op leaders have warned of the impact of the nitrate directive on dairy farmers.

Wed, 30 Jun, 2004

Kemmy school names board

The Kemmy Business School (KBS) at the University of Limerick has announced its first business advisory board.

Mon, 26 Apr, 2004

Profits of E5.2m for Lakeland Dairies
Ray Ryan, Agribusiness Correspondent

Thu, 08 Apr, 2004

Lakeland prospers in changing dairy environment

Lakeland Dairies has reported operating profits of €5.2m on turnover which increased by 22% to €411m, for the financial year to December 31, 2003.

Wed, 07 Apr, 2004

Future milk price transparency vital
MUCH greater clarity on the future price of milk quota is required to minimise uncertainty for producers and to create stability in the dairy sector in the years ahead, an industry leader said yesterday.

Wed, 18 Feb, 2004

Diageo group chooses Lakeland Dairies for major Baileys contract

Lakeland Dairies, Ireland's second largest dairy processing co-operative announced today that it has entered into a supply contact with Diageo Group to provide fresh cream for the Baileys brand, from the its processing facility at Bailieborough, Co Cavan.

Tue, 13 Jan, 2004

Glanbia puts end to merger moves
MERGERS in the multi-billion euro Irish dairy industry are out, Glanbia group managing director John Moloney declared yesterday.

Sat, 20 Sep, 2003

Lakeland to market new whey product
LAKELAND Dairies has established a new secondary processing facility in Killeshandra, Co Cavan, to convert whey into a high-value dairy protein concentrate used in the manufacture of a diverse range of modern food ingredients.

Thu, 01 May, 2003

Lakeland boss ready for fast dairy rationalisation
DAIRY farmers face a poor outlook in if the challenge to rationalise the industry is not met with positive determination to succeed, said Ed Prendergast, Lakeland Dairies’ Chief Executive last week.

Thu, 17 Apr, 2003

Co-op model way forward for dairy industry
THE best way to restructure the dairy industry is through the co-op model, Lakelands Dairies chief executive Ed Prendergast has said.

Sat, 22 Mar, 2003

Lakeland centralises butter production and starts independent milk tests
LAKELAND DAIRIES is to centralise butter production and introduce independent milk testing throughout its 15 county catchment area from November 1.

Fri, 06 Sep, 2002

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