Tirlán and Costco Shake Up Irish Butter | Dublin News

Irish dairy is heating up as Tirlán, a major Ornua shareholder and Kerrygold butter supplier, strikes a big deal with Costco to sell grass-fed butter under the Kirkland Signature brand — sparking farmer outrage over potential price wars and market erosion. While Tirlán argues it’s a smart move to meet rising U.S. demand for private-label butter and boost farm income, farming groups warn it could undercut Kerrygold’s value and squeeze already-struggling milk producers. Amid growing tensions between Ornua and Tirlán, Costco’s move adds complexity to an already fraught relationship — all while farmers worry their livelihoods are being sacrificed for corporate strategy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b62249590ac33250