Kerry Group plc is a global taste and nutrition company headquartered in Tralee, Ireland. Founded in 1972 by a co-operative of local farmers, the company has grown into one of the world’s leading suppliers of food and beverage ingredients, flavours and functional solutions. Kerry operates across two principal divisions—Taste & Nutrition and Agri—serving a wide range of industries including dairy, meat, beverages, bakery, confectionery, pharmaceuticals and nutritional products.
In its Taste & Nutrition division, Kerry develops and supplies savoury and sweet taste systems, flavour solutions, texture and ingredient systems, and functional ingredients to food and beverage manufacturers. These offerings span from customised taste ingredients and culinary solutions for chefs to nutritional and pharmaceutical delivery systems that support health and wellness products. The company’s Agri business provides animal health services, farm inputs, and technical advisory services, leveraging its expertise in feed and livestock nutrition to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability.
Kerry Group maintains a broad geographic footprint, with manufacturing facilities, innovation centres and sales offices in more than 150 countries. Its operations are organised into key regions including Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia–Pacific, Middle East and Africa. By combining local market knowledge with global research and development capabilities, Kerry supports customers ranging from multinational food companies to regional and artisanal producers, helping them address evolving consumer preferences and regulatory requirements.
Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Edmond Scanlon, Kerry Group places a strong emphasis on innovation, sustainability and responsible sourcing. The company invests heavily in research and development, collaborating with academic institutions and industry partners to drive advances in taste, nutrition, food safety and circular economy practices. With a history rooted in agricultural co-operatives and a forward-looking approach to health and sustainability, Kerry continues to expand its portfolio of solutions aimed at meeting the world’s growing demand for nutritious and enjoyable food and beverage products.
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