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BreakingNews.ie
3 days ago
- Business
- BreakingNews.ie
Daniel 'Dan' Browne, co-founder of Dawn Meats, dies aged 88
Daniel 'Dan' Browne the co-founder of Dawn Meats has died at the age of 88. Mr Browne from Grantstown, Waterford, and formerly of Douglas and Fermoy, Co Cork, died peacefully at University Hospital Waterford (UHW) on Tuesday. Advertisement He was managing director of the company for 27 years and was at the helm as it developed into one of Europe's leading meat-processing companies. In a company statement they said Mr Browne was "a pioneering figure in Irish agriculture" who made an "outstanding contribution to the Irish agri-food industry, and the meat industry in particular'. Mr Browne began his career as a research worked with the agricultural research institute An Foras Talúntais (now Teagasc) in Wexford before moving back to Cork in 1959, where he developed a national dairy research centre at Moorepark, outside Fermoy. 15 years later, Mr Browne joined the meat industry, becoming manager of the Cork Marts - IMP plant at Midleton. Advertisement In 1980, along with John Queally and the late Peter Queally, he established Dawn Meats. Mr Browne retired from his role as managing director in 2007 but continued to be a board member of the company. He also chaired the boards of Teagasc from 1993 to 1998 and Bord Bia from 2008 to 2011. "Mr Browne was a pioneering figure in Irish agriculture and made an outstanding contribution to the Irish agri-food industry, and the meat industry in particular," the company statement added. "He was a remarkable leader and visionary, serving as Managing Director of Dawn Meats for 27 years and developing the business into one of Europe's leading meat processing companies. Advertisement 'He was also a valued member of the board of Dawn Meats and through his wise counsel, he continued to play a key role in the further success of the company. Through his work at Dawn Meats and his wider contribution to agriculture and the agri-food industry, Mr Browne leaves a lasting legacy and he will be greatly missed.' Mr Browne is survived by his wife Kay, children Paddy, Aoidin, Colm, Niall and ten grandchildren. His son Niall has served as Chief Executive of Dawn Meats since 2007. Reposal will take place at his family home on Thursday from 2pm to 6pm with his Requiem Mass taking place on Friday at St Mary's Church, Ballygunner at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. The company board expressed their deepest sympathies to Mr Browne's family.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Institute for Governance & Markets: Survey Reveals Growing Frustration Among Co-op Shareholders Over Glanbia Governance
Institute for Governance & Markets releases preliminary findings from member surveys and launches nationwide study. DUBLIN, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for Governance & Markets ("IGM") today released highlights from its Spring 2025 field surveys examining member perceptions of governance, transparency, and accountability in Irish agricultural co-operatives. Drawing on responses gathered at the Annual General Meetings of Glanbia Plc and its majority shareholder Tirlán, the findings reveal a growing disconnect between co-operative principles and current governance practices. The surveys, conducted in person and via digital questionnaires at Glanbia Plc ("Glanbia") and Tirlán's annual meetings, capture the voices of farmer shareholders. A majority of respondents expressed doubts about the clarity of decision-making processes, the effectiveness of accountability mechanisms, and the alignment of leadership with member interests. Key Findings: 61% of members feel they have sufficient voice in major investment decisions. Over 70% of members surveyed expressed doubt about the effectiveness of current accountability mechanisms. 57% said their co-op should align more closely with institutional investors calling for governance reform. 65% of respondents indicated limited understanding of how investment decisions are made and evaluated. While the research focused on Glanbia and Tirlán as case studies, the findings point to broader challenges that may affect democratic participation and trust within member-owned enterprises. While many respondents support the principle of co-operative ownership, the findings underscore growing frustration with how that ownership is being managed, particularly in the context of Glanbia's recent performance and strategic direction. Next Steps: National Survey To validate and expand upon these initial findings, IGM is now launching a nationwide survey which can be found on IGM's website at: About IGM The Institute for Governance & Markets (IGM) is an independent research initiative focused on how ownership structures, governance frameworks, and market dynamics impact civic and economic outcomes. Founded by a group of European researchers, IGM examines how governance and issues of stakeholder influence across various sectors influence economic growth. Media Contact:inquiries@ Logo - View original content to download multimedia:
Irish Times
26-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
Teagasc opens new brewing and distilling research centre
State agri food agency Teagasc has opened a new research centre to aid Irish brewers and distillers to develop new beers and whiskeys to keep pace with changing consumer tastes. Martin Heydon , Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, opened the centre, at Teagasc's Oakpark facility in Co Carlow at the weekend. The National Centre for Brewing and Distilling includes equipment for testing grains for malting to allow the production of small batches for the craft beer and spirits industries. Irish producers previously had to go abroad for such resources. Teagasc plans to buy and install equipment for brewing and de-alcoholising this year. READ MORE Speaking after the opening, Mr Heydon, whose department invested €2.3 million in the centre, pointed out that the research would involve the use of native grains, which was important for Irish agriculture. He noted that third-level students who wanted to take courses in brewing and distilling would also be able to use the centre. 'In 2010, we had two distilleries in the whole country, now we have 40-plus. These companies need to train their staff and have had to send them abroad,' he said. Mr Heydon stressed that work on new products was key to maintaining a strong drinks industry in the Republic. A rapidly growing market for non-alcoholic drinks opened new opportunities for these businesses, he said. And against a background where the risk of tariffs on European exports to the US was growing, he argued that the Irish industry needed to build new markets. Mr Heydon said brewing and distilling offered benefits to tillage farmers who grow the grains that the industry needs. The Minister's department has also provided €925,000 for laboratory equipment at Teagasc's Food Research Centre at Moorepark in Co Cork to analyse factors influencing flavours and aromas. This, he said, would give 'valuable information on the characteristics that make Irish whiskey a quality product'. Teagasc's Oakpark centre focuses on tillage farming. Frank O'Mara, the organisation's director, said developing higher value markets for that part of the industry was a priority of its crop research programme. 'Increasing the use of Irish grain' by the drinks industry was 'one of the areas we have been researching', he said.
Irish Independent
02-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Cork farming community to look to the future of the Irish agricultural sector in free talk
The event is free admission, and refreshments will be served at 7pm before the talk at 8pm Corkman An informative event where local farmers, industry experts and agriculture leaders will discuss the challenges of the Irish agriculture industry is due to take place in Fermoy. The 'A Future Outlook For Irish Agriculture' event will take place in Corrin Mart Events Centre in Fermoy from 7pm on Thursday, May 8. The event is sponsored by PTSB, and the head of their Business Banking Sean Farrell will be one of the speakers on the night. Agricultural Solicitor Aisling Meehan, who has a wealth of experience in the agricultural sector, will also speak on the night alongside Irish Farmers' Association Munster Chair Conor O'Leary and Laurence Shalloo, who is the Head of Animal and Grassland Research and Innovation Programme at Teagasc will also lend their expertise to those in attendance. Farmers and people with an avid interest in the agricultural industry are urged to attend the event on the night to hear the thoughts and opinions of some of the leaders in the sector across Ireland. The event is free admission, and refreshments will be served at 7pm before the talk at 8pm.
