Heritage & Tradition

The initial Dairy Company was founded by the Hurley family in Clonakilty.

Charlie Hurley's dairy became the first Dairy in Munster to pasteurise milk. The dairy was known as Strand Dairy Ltd.

The brand name changed from Strand Dairy to Clóna Dairy.

Clóna Milk entered the Cork city market expanding from local West Cork Delivery.

Clóna Dairy was purchased by the three local co-ops Bandon Co-op, Barryroe Co-op and Lisavaird Co-op.

Modernization of Sand Quay site and Plant, automation was introduced.

Clóna Dairy Products established another division ‘Clóna West Cork Foods’ to distribute a wide range of food products with a focus on local Cork suppliers across Munster.

Clóna Dairies acquisition of Dawn Dairies Ballinahina in Cork city.

Clóna Dairies purchased Martins Dairy.

Clóna Dairies purchased Milltown Farm Dairies.

Clóna Dairies purchased Dairyland Cuisine operations in Waterford extending coverage in Munster.

Obtained ISO 22000 /FSSC Standard.

Obtained Origin Green / SDAS sustainability certification.