New boss at fruit juicing company which has base in Kildare

Juice production company Mulrines, which has 300 acres of apple orchards in Kildare, has appointed Michael Lyttle as its new Managing Director. 

The fourth-generation Mulrines family business includes apple orchards, juice pressing, blending, and the production of fruit juices, fruit drinks and plant-based beverages, for the retail, wholesale and food service sectors in the Republic of Ireland, UK and other markets.

Mr Lyttle will play a key role in supporting the company’s growth plans which has recently seen it investing in new production capacity in the Ballybofey, Co Donegal factory along with £10m in a new production facility in Sion Mills, creating 54 jobs over the next three years.

Peter Mulrine, Chairman of Mulrines said: Michael will bring energy and vision to an already dynamic team and I am looking forward to working with him to grow a responsible and sustainable business that makes an important contribution to the local economy.”

Michael commented: "In recent years, this [company's) entrepreneurial spirit has resulted in the development of over 300 acres of apple orchards in Kildare."

Michael joins the company from Hilton Foods Ireland where he spent the last two years as Managing Director. A graduate of Ulster University and Hult Ashridge International Business School, Michael previously worked at Mulrines, and held senior roles in Moy Park and Lakeland Dairies.