GLANBIA FOODS, INC

( ) is an Irish multinational nutrition company that owns several consumer brands that produce lifestyle products such as food supplements and ingredients businesses. Glanbia is headquartered in , with over 5,500 employees in over 30 countries around the world. North America is the company’s largest market, and it also has a presence in , , and. Glanbia's primary listing is on. Glanbia comprises three divisions: Glanbia Nutritionals, Glanbia Performance Nutrition and Joint Ventures. Given the company's origins in the co-operative movement, farmer-suppliers of the company retain a significant interest in the company. as of 2022 and retains the right to nominate a number of to the board of the company in line with their mutual Relationship Agreement. Dairy products have long formed the backbone of Ireland's agricultural sector, and by the early 19th century the country was amongst the world's largest producers. In 1848, Ireland accounted for two thirds of imports into the port of London. Irish butter came under pressure by competitors modernising their systems with newly developed. In order to support the cost of new equipment, dairy farmers grouped together to build centralised processing facilities – known as 'creameries'. The numbers of creameries increased substantially by 1900, and by the eve of , the country counted nearly 800 plants. In spite of the scarcities, political unrest and violent incidents, the World War I era had been a prosperous period for farmers. The crisis in the country's agricultural market following the war led to a large number of creameries to shut down. Government policy in the 1920s further consolidated the dairy market. At the same time, the number of cooperatives in Ireland had shrunk back to fewer than 220. The members of five co-operatives agreed to join forces and become Waterford Co-operative Society Limited in 1964. The size of the co-operative gave them the opportunity to produce a bigger range of products. With its head start, Waterford was able to grow and a decade later, in 1974, this scale of operation would help in winning the French franchise to produce the prestige range of yogurts at Inch, – an association that continues to this day. Waterford continued growing throughout the 1970s, amalgamating with a number of other, smaller creameries. In the meantime, 25 other cooperatives agreed to merge to establish the Creameries Federation by 1966. The Ballyhale C. D. S. , that shares were taken in the new entity by the society and that in following years a Ballyragget milk processing factory was built. Ireland entered the Common Market in 1970. The first bulk milk collections took place from 1973, when the amalgamation was formalised. became one of 20 members of Avonmore Farmers Ltd. ; the other founding members being Castlehale, Mullinavat, Iverk, Piltown, Carrigeen, Kilmacow, Ballyragget, South Tipperary, Monastarevan, Muckalee, Barrowvale, Kells, Windgap, Brandonvale, Bennetsbridge, Castlecomer, Freshford, Donaghmore and Fennor. According to Glanbia Collections in Kilkenny Archives at , Kilkenny, the Coop brand was created through the merger of the Village Creameries that are included among their archives for:

Backed by the British dairy giant , the new federation began the construction of a new multi-purpose dairy plant in ,. The plant was the biggest processing facility in Europe at that time. Today, the Ballyragget facility is the largest integrated dairy site in Europe, processing about 20% of the Irish milk pool. Avonmore originally focused on the production of butter and powdered skim milk. As time moved on, Unigate's involvement changed and, in 1978, the cooperative bought back Unigate's stake in the Ballyragget facility. Both and Waterford expanded into the 1980s. At home, both companies established brand names, while Waterford continued with its. Avonmore went first, becoming Avonmore Foods plc on 6 September 1988. Waterford Foods plc was launched on the (ISEQ) on 6 October 1988. Both groups remained majority controlled by the dairy farmers that had formed the original co-operatives. With new access to capital, both companies embarked on a programme of expansion. They also decided to grow the business through acquisition. Over the next nine years they made 28 acquisitions in Ireland, the UK, the US, , and. The major developments were in the UK with liquid milk and mozzarella cheese and in the US with cheese production in , and. In the years following flotation, Avonmore also invested in the meat business in Ireland. In 1989, a year after the establishment of Waterford Foods plc, the Group bought Galloway West in the US heartland dairying state of Wisconsin. Heald Limited of Manchester, a company that operated in the liquid milk and fruit juice business. Waterford also expanded in Ireland with the move into the prized Dublin milk market. In 1995, Waterford bought The Cheese Company, one of the two largest cheese manufacturers in Great Britain. Both organisations were focused on similar growth strategies at home and overseas. Speculation was, therefore, rife as to a possible between the two dairy giants. The talks began and ended without agreement in 1991. By 1997, after Waterford posted a , the group again found itself in merger talks with Avonmore. The prize for a successful merger would be significant: an Irish-based, world-scale food company. On 26 May, the Boards of Waterford Foods plc and Waterford Co-operative Society met to consider amended proposals from Avonmore Foods plc and Avonmore Creameries Ltd. Some had strong reservations and among their concerns were issues such as perceived loss of identity, dominance by one party over another, relative valuations of the two organisations, size and scale of the new entity, representation and weakening of farmer control. The majority of shareholders believed the merger was the right option for both organisations. The first vote took place on 11 July 1997, exactly three months after the merger was formally proposed. The first vote followed an intensive six-week programme of shareholder information meeting throughout the Waterford and Avonmore areas. The 1997 merger created the fourth biggest dairy processor in Europe and the fourth biggest cheese producer in the world. The strategy was to concentrate food ingredients activities in large-scale facilities in Ireland and the US. The US development strategy focused on the Avonmore West operation in Idaho which benefited from scale, location, and a growing milk supply. As a result, the company disposed of its smaller cheese business in Wisconsin. The cost-saving measures targeted to save £20 million in 1998 and £40 million in 1999. It was anticipated that the programme would reduce jobs in AWG from 11,900 to 10,600. Job losses would be 750 in Ireland and 550 in the UK. By May 1999, the reorganisation programme, announced in November 1997, was virtually complete. On 1 June 1999, the Group announced two important strategic sales. The first was the disposal of the UK liquid milk operations to Express Dairies, for £125 million. The second was the sale of its Irish beef processing operations to Dawn Meats for £10 million. On 15 February 1999, an and Special General Meeting were held to seek the necessary approval for the introduction of a new name. The name Glanbia has its roots in the – Glanbia means "pure food" in Irish. On 11 August 2000, Glanbia announced a joint venture with Leprino Foods. Leprino was the world's largest producer of cheese. The name selected for the new joint venture company was Nutricima. Glanbia entered into yet another joint venture, this time with the Great Southwest Agency in New Mexico, US. Building commenced at Southwest Cheese in January 2004 and the official opening of Southwest Cheese took place in 2006. After establishing a nutritionals business in January 2003, Glanbia acquired the German-based Kortus Food Ingredients Services (KFIS) in 2004. KFIS specialises in the production, research, and development of micronutrient premixes. The purchase increased Glanbia's product range and brought further access to markets in Germany and Central Europe. On 6 September 2006, Glanbia announced the acquisition of the -based micronutrient premix business, Seltzer Companies Inc. The acquisition of Seltzer was a logical addition to the previously acquired KFIS. Optimum has a strong presence in the US market for whey-based premium sports supplements. In January 2011, Glanbia announced the acquisition of Bio-Engineered Supplements and Nutrition (BSN), extending their sports nutrition portfolio. The farmer-led co-op owns 54. 6% of the company. Amazing Grass specializes in plant-based nutrition, "Greens," and superfood categories. Body & Fit is a direct-to-consumer distribution company focused on own-label and branded sports nutrition in the Benelux region. In the same year, Glanbia acquired Foodarom, a Canadian-based custom flavor designer and manufacturer, for $45 million (€38 million). The proposal was approved by 93. 1% of Glanbia Co-op shareholders. On 28 February 2024, the company also announced €100 million buyback programme which was unaffected by this agreement. In September 2023, Glanbia became the lead sponsor of the Kilkenny Camogie Team. Glanbia will sponsor the county's senior, intermediate, minor and under-16 teams over the next three years as part of the deal, with team jerseys and leisurewear carrying the Glanbia brand. *[v]: View this template *[t]: Discuss this template *[e]: Edit this template. We are a team of scientists, innovators, tastemakers, and relationship-builders, creating better nutrition products and more sustainable ways of doing business. Our heritage is in dairy, but we've evolved to become a global nutrition leader, home to brands and ingredients that help people around the world perform well, recover quickly, and stay strong, at any age. The choices we make every day are guided by our purpose — we're here to help people live their best, while doing better by each other and the earth. * We're going to be exhibiting at Vitafoods in Barcelona from May 20-22! 🌟 Visit us at Booth 3K94 to discover the latest innovative ingredients and solutions in sports and active nutrition. Our theme this year is strength and vitality, and we'll be showcasing a range of prototypes designed to support bone and muscle strength, energy, and hydration. Don't miss out on this opportunity to discover our innovative solutions and learn how we can help drive your brand forward. Plus, join Sonja Matthews on May 21st at 13:45 in the Conference Theatre for an insightful presentation on the underserved fitness enthusiast. See you there!

• Flavour matters. A lot. In a world where everything is functional — and often multifunctional — getting flavour right isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s a must. At Glanbia, our flavour solutions team have deep experience in clean label, natural and organic flavours, and a vast flavour library. We’re pushing flavour forward — from cleaning up off notes in high-protein bases, to creating multi-sensorial flavour journeys and exploring the emotional power of taste. 📍 St Peregrine’s GAA, Dublin 🕞 Throw-in: 3:30pm We’re proud to stand behind such a talented and dedicated group of athletes. Best of luck to the team and management — we’ll be cheering you on every step of the way!
• We’re thrilled to announce that our Twin Falls, Gooding, Southwest Cheese, and MWC plants won gold, silver, and bronze medals at the 2025 US Championship Cheese Contest, winning 22 cheese awards and four whey awards in total. A massive well done to the entire team and the dedicated backroom staff for their tireless work and commitment. Sweet Greens supports your well-being in a convenient powder form! Indulge in the delightful flavors of Summer Berry, Peach Hibiscus, and Tropical Lime. Available at your favorite retailers: Amazon, Target, Walmart, Kroger, Hy-Vee, Meijer, GNC, and The Vitamin Shoppe. Redefine hydration with our Custom Nutrient Premixes. Our experienced R&D team is ready to create a premix tailored to your specific needs, utilising our extensive portfolio of nutrients and precise blending capabilities. Learn more