Kerry Co-Operative Creameries

Overview

Kerry Co-Operative Creameries is an Irish agricultural co-operative society whose primary activity as of 2022 is the holding of investments on behalf of its farmer-members, with its largest investment being a 11.3% holding in Kerry Group, a publicly traded company which was originally founded by the co-operative but now has a diverse shareholder base. The co-operative's investment strategy focuses on sectors such as food processing, agriculture, dairy products, consumer goods, retail, logistics, supply chain management, packaging, marketing, branding, sales, distribution, e-commerce, technology, and sustainability. It engages in buyout and growth stages of investment, primarily within Ireland and the United Kingdom. Kerry Co-Operative Creameries has a history of strategic investments, including the acquisition of a 70% stake in Kerry Dairy Ireland in January 2025, following the completion of phase one of the disposal of Kerry Group's consumer dairy business. This move allowed the co-operative to become a direct owner of Kerry shares equivalent to 85% of its current shareholding, with the remaining 15% redeemed as part of the consideration for the disposal. The co-operative's investment philosophy emphasizes active patron-member ownership, aligning with the principles of the co-operative movement. This approach ensures that the interests of its farmer-members are central to its investment decisions, fostering long-term value creation and sustainability within the agricultural sector. Kerry Co-Operative Creameries continues to play a significant role in the Irish agricultural landscape, leveraging its investments to support the growth and development of the dairy industry and related sectors, while upholding the values of the co-operative movement.

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