Leprino Foods Company has confirmed its intention to cease manufacturing operations at its Portlaoise facility in the second half of 2026. The decision follows an internal review of operational and financial performance across its network. Production will be consolidated into its Magheralin (Northern Ireland) and Llangefni (Wales) facilities.
Enterprise Ireland supported the establishment of the Portlaoise site and maintained ongoing engagement with the company. The agency was not advised of any closure plans prior to the formal announcement. Since then, both IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland have engaged with Leprino Foods to explore potential reuse of the facility.
Both Agencies are working closely with Leprino and its appointed property agents, Colliers International, in the promotion of the facility to potential investors.
My Department is working with IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland, Laois County Council, and other regional stakeholders to identify alternative investment opportunities for the site and to support broader economic development in the area. The facility remains a strategic asset within the National Enterprise Park at Junction 17.
IDA Ireland continues to assist Enterprise Ireland companies as they set up and scale and have assisted companies with their property requirements, for example Aubren, an Enterprise Ireland client, located on the IDA Business and Technology Park in Portlaoise.
IDA Ireland will continue to collaborate closely with national and local stakeholders to foster the conditions necessary for enterprise, innovation, and job creation in the region. The IDA’s ongoing focus is to build on the strengths of the Midlands, with particular emphasis on high-value manufacturing, services, and research and development opportunities.
