09 Aug 2019 --- Irish dairy cooperative Kerry Group has issued its financial results for the half year ended 30 June 2019. The company’s nutrition and wellbeing technology portfolio exhibited a strong performance in the period, as demand for products with nutritional attributes was noted to have accelerated across the globe. Growth was observed in customized solutions incorporating in particular Kerry’s fermented ingredients, broad protein portfolio, probiotics, fiber systems, botanicals and natural extracts. During the period, the Group completed three acquisitions at a total cost of €327.2 million (US$366.5 million) including Ariake U.S.A. and Southeastern Mills’ North American coatings and seasonings business (SEM).