Ornua opens Kerrygold packing factory in Nigeria

This Ornua investment is the latest in a series of major global investments aimed at expanding routes to market for Irish dairy produce

Ornua, formerly the Irish Dairy Board, has opened a new Kerrygold packing factory in Nigeria.
The investment is the latest in a series of major global investments by Ornua as it seeks to expand routes to market for Irish dairy produce.

Irish powdered milk will be exported to Nigeria, Africa's largest economy, and packaged at the facility.
It will be marketed under the Kerrygold brand.

Kerrygold powders are sold in small sachets, pouches or tins, primarily through small distributors.Ornua opened its African headquarters in Port Elizabeth in South Africa in 2013 and currently employs 250 people.
Nigeria is one of the top three importers of powdered milk products in Africa and the largest importer of full-fat milk powder.

The new factory is a joint venture between Ornua and distribution and packing partners, Fareast Mercantile Company Limited (FMCL).

Recent major investments include the development of new and expanded production and innovation facilities in North America, Germany, Spain, the UK, Saudi Arabia, as well as here in Ireland.

Welcoming the opening of the facility Ornua CEO Kevin Lane described the latest facility as "another important step in our growth plans for Africa".

The facility was opened in Lagos by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Simon Coveney, who is currently leading a trade mission to Nigeria.