The move will kickstart a £260 million, five‑year investment programme across the Cheestrings and Dairygold manufacturer’s consumer foods and nutritional ingredients divisions.
Kinisla says that the investment will fuel growth by supporting manufacturing innovation, operational scale and sustainability initiatives aimed at reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
The plan is also set to create more than 100 new roles across central functions, innovation and commercial operations over the next 12 to 24 months.
The move follows Kerry Co‑Operative Creameries acquiring a 70% shareholding in the business in 2025, marking the beginning of a planned transition towards full farmer ownership by 2035.
Intended to reinforce its commitment to supporting farmers and securing the future of high‑quality Irish grass‑fed dairy, the new Kinisla name draws inspiration from kinship and island identity, reflecting the company’s “connection to its people”, farming heritage and Irish roots.
Kinisla’s investment will also aim to support the continued expansion of its Evolve RegenDairy programme, an on‑farm sustainability initiative designed to accelerate the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices and support the long‑term environmental, social and economic sustainability of dairy farming.
“Today is a hugely exciting day for us, one that marks an important milestone for the business as we reveal our new corporate identity that reflects our heritage and our bold ambitions for the future,” said Chris Roberts, managing director of consumer foods at Kinisla.
“It signals our commitment to putting people back at the heart of the business: the dairy farmers who supply our grass‑fed milk and the consumers who buy our brands.”
He continued: “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. 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 corporate rebrand comes at an opportune moment for the former Kerry Dairy Ireland, which last year achieved a £1.2 billion turnover.
Its Strings & Things snacking portfolio, which includes Cheestrings, Yollies and the newly launched MunchMix, also reached a record £130 million retail sales value in 2025.
