Irish cheesemaker stockpiling cheddar in case of no-deal Brexit

Ornua, owner of Kerrygold and Pilgrims Choice brands, says it is preparing for uncertainty

The Irish dairy company behind well-known brands such as Kerrygold has started stockpiling cheddar in the UK to guard against the risk of a major price hike for Britain's favourite cheese in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

World Trade Organization tariffs on cheddar are as high as 42%, but Irish cheese manufacturers fear sales would plummet in British supermarkets if it passed on the full extra cost to the consumer.