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Irish dairy company Kerry Dairy Ireland has officially rebranded as Kinisla, unveiling a €300 million investment programme designed to accelerate growth and expand innovation.
The announcement follows a landmark year for the business, which recorded a turnover of €1.4 billion in 2025 and began its transition towards full farmer ownership after Kerry Co-Operative Creameries acquired a 70% shareholding in the company last year.
The new Kinisla identity reflects what the company describes as a renewed focus on its Irish roots, farming heritage and future-facing ambitions. The name combines themes of kinship and island identity, reinforcing closer ties between the business, its farmer suppliers and consumers.
Alongside the rebrand, Kinisla confirmed plans to invest €300 million over the next five years across manufacturing innovation, operational scale-up and sustainability initiatives.
Chris Roberts, managing director of consumer foods at Kinisla, said: “Powered by people and shaped by the land, we are laser-focused on creating and supplying high-quality products that deliver on what consumers really want.”
The programme will also support efforts to Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions and is expected to create more than 100 new jobs across innovation, commercial operations and central functions over the next 12 to 24 months.
Roberts continued: “This investment will turbocharge our innovation pipeline, strengthen our supply chain and support our ambition to reimagine dairy and inspire what’s next for the category.”
The company said the investment programme will also expand its Evolve RegenDairy initiative, which supports dairy farmers in adopting regenerative agriculture practices aimed at improving the long-term environmental, social and economic sustainability of dairy farming.
Snacking will remain a key strategic priority for the business, building on the continued momentum of its consumer brands portfolio. Kinisla is increasingly targeting demand for healthier, protein-rich and convenience-led snacking products as consumers seek more functional food options.
Recent launches include MunchMix, alongside Smug Dairy’s high-protein Cheese & Crunch snacks aimed at adult consumers.
The transition to Kinisla comes as the company positions itself for long-term growth under a farmer-led co-operative ownership structure, with full farmer ownership targeted by 2035.