Dairy Concepts secures major Ireland & UK contract with M&S [Video]

Irish dairy snack company Dairy Concepts has won a multi-million euro international contract with retailer Marks & Spencer to supply its 580 stores across Ireland and the UK.

Fermoy-based Dairy Concepts will produce a new high-protein, gluten-free dairy snack under the brand name M&S Cheese Clouds that will be marketed as a health alternative to traditional snacks likes crisps or nuts.

The company expects to see a significant increase in production volume as a result of the deal and will hire five additional staff to assist with the workload, bringing the total number of staff at its Moorepark headquarters to 24.

“For Dairy Concepts, becoming a supplier for M&S signifies a significant endorsement of our innovative product development, operational standards, and product quality,” said Tom Brennan, CEO of Dairy Concepts.

“With value-added dairy snack products made from a minimum of 98% cheese, this domestic and export partnership really supports Irish farmers and contributes to the growth of the wider Irish dairy industry,” he added.

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