McCormack Farms is the largest producer of baby salad leaves in the country. Recent data show that profits last year decreased despite revenues increased by €2.2m or 13% from €17.08 million to €19.32 million. The profits decreased as the firm's cost base increased by 16% or €2.57 million from €15.72 million to €18.29 million .
Another factor behind the decrease in profits was the firm's income from "other operating income" declining from €517,776 in 2021 to €87,241 last year. Numbers employed by the firm last year increased from 104 to 113 as staff costs rose from €3.12 million to €3.49 million.
The main activity of the company is the supply of fresh herbs and baby leaf produce and the directors state that they are satisfied with the level of reserves at year end. The firm also specialises in fresh cut herbs, microgreens and edible flowers.
Source: rte.ie