Kepak Group is a family-owned Irish food company with a rich heritage spanning over 50 years since its founding in 1966 by Noel Keating who opened the original Keatings butcher shop in Dublin. Over the decades, Kepak has significantly expanded and today stands as one of Ireland’s leading meat producers with 13 to 15 manufacturing plants across Ireland and the UK. The company employs over 4,500 people and boasts a turnover of approximately €1.75 billion, serving diverse markets including food service, retail, and international exports across Europe, the US, and Asia.

The company’s core values—meat craft, trusted quality, and excellent service—are fundamental to its proud heritage. Kepak emphasizes sustainability and animal welfare, remaining rooted in the natural environment and communities it serves. As founding members of Origin Green, Kepak leads initiatives in agricultural sustainability working with over 17,000 Quality Assured beef, lamb, and pork producers in Ireland, championing practices around animal nutrition, welfare, energy conservation, and waste reduction.

Innovation and inspirational nutrition drive Kepak’s business growth, with a commitment to cutting-edge research and bespoke foodservice solutions. They offer a diverse portfolio including prime cuts, convenience foods, and market-leading brands like Big Al’s, Rustlers, Celtic Beef, and John Stone. Kepak actively engages with farmers and agri-students through workshops at their Centre of Excellence Farm, sharing expertise on sustainability, profitability, and livestock breeding.

The company culture focuses on career development, training, and the wellness of its team, reflecting its future-facing, family-owned ethos. Kepak’s holistic strategy, called ‘Forward together with every step,’ underscores collaboration, innovation, and long-term sustainable growth for the company, its farmers, and communities.

With a strong presence in both Ireland and the UK, Kepak remains deeply committed to quality, sustainability, and customer service, positioning itself as a trusted leader in the meat production and food industry.