Glanbia plc

Company Overview

Glanbia PLC was established in 1997. Glanbia PLC is an Irish company with its headquarters in Kilkenny, Ireland. Glanbia PLC is a global nutrition company specializing in producing and marketing various nutritional and performance products. While Glanbia offers various dietary solutions, including protein powders and supplements, it does not have a specific line of meal replacement products. Glanbia operates through several business segments, including Glanbia Performance Nutrition, Glanbia Nutritionals, and Glanbia Ireland. These segments serve different industries, including sports nutrition, food and beverage, and dairy.

In 2018, Glanbia PLC acquired SlimFast from Kainos Capital. SlimFast is a well-known brand specializing in weight loss and meal replacement products. Glanbia's acquisition of SlimFast was aimed at expanding its presence in the weight management and nutrition market. SlimFast is a well-known brand within Glanbia's portfolio, specializing in weight management products. The brand offers a range of meal replacement shakes, bars, snacks, and other dietary products designed to support weight loss and weight management goals. SlimFast provides various options for meal replacements, including ready-to-drink shakes, powders that can be mixed with water or other liquids, and snack bars. These products are formulated to replace one or two meals daily and help individuals control their calorie intake while providing balanced nutrition.

Financial Highlights (FY 2025)

Company's Business Segments

• Performance Nutrition : This segment focuses on maximising athletic performance across product formats and occasions including protein powder, ready-todrink (“RTD”) and ready-to-eat (“RTE”).
• Health & Nutrition : This segment develops ingredient and flavour solutions for its customers, solving their product challenges with custom formulations, new formats, and innovations. It aso offers nutritional food and beverage applications across a wide variety of product formats.
• Dairy Nutrition : It provides dairy, protein, and bioactive ingredients with superior functional properties and excellent nutritional support.