One of Kildare's largest employers has posted significant profits for the first half of the year as the company continues to go from strength to strength in the midst of the economic recovery.
Food Group Kerry have revealed that they have recorded profits of €321.6 million so far in 2016, which is an increase of 7.4 per cent from the same period last year.
Kerry have a massive base in the Millennium Park Industrial area of Naas that provides employment to hundreds of people in the area. While there are fears that the Brexit may have a negative impact on the profits and performance of the nutrition company, Chief Executive Stan McCarthy has outlined that the company remains confident of continued growth.
"Consumer confidence has weakened as a result of this uncertainty but Kerry remains confident that our business is well positioned to address the challenges and opportunities that this decision may present," said Mr McCarthy.
The company have outlined that trading conditions in the British and Irish consumer foods markets remained highly competitive.
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