Glanbia allegedly found wood shards, metal and feathers in salt used to make its cheese

Glanbia Ireland DAC and Glanbia Foods Ireland Ltd have brought proceedings against the Irish Salt Company Ltd in Cork, and British Salt Ltd in England

Glanbia says British Salt allegedly admitted to it in October 2020 the salt had been stored in a portion of its premises consisting of an open-ended shed structure that was susceptible to roosting by birds.

Food producer Glanbia claims it suffered losses of €3.2m after pieces of wood, bird feathers and shards of metal were found in salt it had been supplied for use in its cheese products.

Glanbia Ireland DAC and Glanbia Foods Ireland Ltd have brought Commercial Court proceedings against the Irish Salt Company Ltd, of Tramore Road, Cork, and British Salt Ltd of Northwich, Cheshire, England.