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Gold Member Case Study - Macroom Buffalo Cheese Products Ltd

Macroom Buffalo Cheese Ltd established in West Cork, is a family-owned business specialising in artisanal buffalo milk products. The company is Ireland’s first producer of buffalo mozzarella. Committed to quality and sustainability, Macroom Buffalo Cheese Ltd focus on traditional cheesemaking methods to create fresh, flavourful products for both local and international markets.

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Sustainability Achievements

In 2023, Macroom Buffalo Cheese Ltd exceeded its wildflower acreage target by 100%, and completed several other initiatives to enhance local biodiversity.

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In 2023, Macroom Buffalo Cheese Ltd made substantial strides in promoting local biodiversity, underscoring their dedication to sustainable practices. The company exceeded its milestone target by over 100% through increasing the acreage of wildflowers from 0.5 acres in 2022 to four acres in 2023.

Additionally, Macroom Buffalo Cheese Ltd constructed a lake and developed nesting boxes, to create a safe and supportive environment for local birds. The company also enhanced its biodiversity efforts by increasing the number of beehives installed from three in 2022, to four in 2023, further promoting the growth and maintenance of a thriving ecosystem on and around the farm.

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