Kerry Group Stock

Kerry Group plc, together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and delivers technology based taste and nutrition solutions for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific.

Segments

The company operates in two segments, Taste & Nutrition and Consumer Foods.

Taste & Nutrition

The Taste & Nutrition segment manufactures and distributes a portfolio of taste and nutrition solutions and functional ingredients and actives for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries worldwide.

Consumer Foods

The Consumer Foods segment manufactures and supplies added value branded and consumer branded chilled food products to the Irish, the U.K. and selected international markets.

This segment’s products are marketed directly through multiple retailers, convenience stores and through e-commerce channels in the company’s selected markets.

The company’s portfolio of consumer branded products includes major brands across three major market sectors, including Everyday Fresh (Meat & Dairy), Convenience Meal Solutions and Food to Go. The company produces retail private label products, including chilled and frozen meals, cooked meats, cheese and dairy products.

Research and Development

The company’s expenditure on research and development amounted to €268.7m in 2017.

History

Kerry Group plc was founded in 1972.