who we are
Serving West Cork Communities since 1903
Bandon Co-op has a very long and proud tradition in West Cork. Founded in 1903, it was one of the first co-ops to be established.
Today Bandon Co-op has a very vibrant organization with three very successful business units – the Agri division, the Retail division and the Dairy Products division. In addition, our subsidiary company Bandon Vale, as well as our associate companies – Clona and Carbery – are synonymous with the West Cork region but also play a significant role both nationally and internationally.
Our vision is to harness the synergies of our milk producers and processors, so that we enhance the image, growth, and profitability of our milk, dairy and trading business.
Bandon Co-op’s success comes from more than 100 years of farming heritage and dairy processing excellence. The majority of our shareholder members are farmers operating family-run dairy farms that have been passed down over generations. This proud farming tradition in West Cork, coupled with efficiency and innovation, has ensured Bandon Co-op’s position in becoming a leading global player in dairy nutrition.
Our members have been extremely resilient in the face of many challenges, from volatile prices to new stringent regulations and quality control requirements. By working together as one co-operative with one clear vision, we are always able to successfully overcome these adversities, gaining strength from them. The willingness of our farmers to draw insight from national and international research, adopt new technologies, practices and processes, and share their experiences with each other, enables us to remain leaders in the industry.
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