J.O.D. Foods is a family-run cheese manufacturing facility based in the former Effin co-operative Creamery at Effin, Kilmallock, co. Limerick, which nestles in the shadow of the Ballyhoura Hills in the heart of Ireland’s premier dairying area, The Golden Vale. J.O.D. Foods was founded in 1992 by Jim O’ Doherty a vastly experienced cheese maker and cheese grader, who was formerly on the staff of golden Vale Food Products Ltd, in nearby by Charleville.
Today, Jim, assisted by members of his family, wife Lulu and operations director, son James, Commercial manager Pat Kinnane and a staff of four manufactures a range of natural and processed speciality cheeses under the Old Irish Creamery Brand, which is fast becoming a household name for excellence of product both in Ireland and abroad.
All cheese is 100% Irish handcrafted with 100% natural ingredients.
A strict quality control regime is in place at the creamery facility where the product is manufactured to BRC Series 5 Grade A Standards. Only the finest cheeses are blended with the choicest of natural ingredients to produce speciality cheeses with deliciously distinctive flavour for the discerning palate.
Milk type: Cow
Style: Cheddar
Flavour: Mild and milky
Paste: Semi-firm pale yellow or orange paste, closed texture
Age: 12 months minimum
Format: 250g, 1.25kg and 2.5kg wheels
Rennet: Vegetarian
Season available: Available all year
Made with raw milk: No
Milk type: Cow
Style: Smoked and flavoured cheese
Flavour: Mild and smooth with blueberry
Rind: Vac aged
Age: 3 months minimum
Format: 250g, 1.25kg, 2.5kg, ½ wheels
Rennet: Vegetarian
Season available: Available all year
Made with raw milk: No
Milk type: Cow
Style: Smoked and flavoured cheese
Flavour: Mild and smooth with a rich exotic taste
Rind: Vac-aged
Age: 3 months minimum
Format: 250g, 1.25kg, 2.5kg, ½ wheels
Rennet: Vegetarian
Season available: Available all year
Made with raw milk: No
Milk type: Cow
Style: Smoked and flavoured cheese
Flavour: Mild and smooth with a chilli kick
Rind: Vac-aged
Age: 6 months minimum
Format: 250g, 1.25kg, 2.5kg, ½ wheels
Rennet: Vegetarian
Season available: Available all year
Made with raw milk: No
Milk type: Cow
Style: Smoked and flavoured cheese
Flavour: Mild and smooth with a natural cranberry flavour
Rind: Vac aged
Age: 3 months minimum
Format: 250g, 1.25kg, 2.5kg, ½ wheels
Rennet: Vegetarian
Season available: Available all year
Made with raw milk: No
Milk type: Cow
Style: Smoked and flavoured cheese
Flavour: Mild and smooth with a wholesome chive flavour
Paste: Smooth yellow paste flecked with dried chive
Rind: Vac aged
Age: 3 months minimum
Format: 250g, 1.25kg, 2.5kg, ½ wheels
Rennet: Vegetarian
Season available: Available all year
Made with raw milk: No
Milk type: Cow
Style: Smoked and flavoured cheese
Flavour: Mild and smooth with herb and garlic flavour
Rind: Vac-aged
Age: 6 months
Format: 250g, 1.25kg, 2.5kg, ½ wheels
Rennet: Vegetarian
Season available: Available all year
Made with raw milk: No
Milk type: Cow
Style: Smoked and flavoured cheese
Flavour: Mild and smooth with a hint of Jameson
Rind: Vac aged
Age: 6 months minimum
Format: 250g, 1.25kg, 2.5kg, ½ wheels
Rennet: Vegetarian
Season available: Available all year
Made with raw milk: No
Milk type: Cow
Style: Smoked and flavoured cheese
Flavour: Mild with a smooth smokey flavour
Rind: Vac aged
Age: 6 months
Format: 250g, 1.25kg, 2.5kg, ½ wheels
Rennet: Vegetarian
Season available: Available all year
Made with raw milk: No
Milk type: Cow
Style: Smoked and flavoured cheese
Flavour: Mild and smooth with a hint of Guinness
Rind: Vac-aged
Age: 6 months minimum
Format: 250g, 1.25kg, 2.5kg, ½ wheels
Rennet: Vegetarian
Season available: Available all year
Made with raw milk: No
Milk type: Cow
Style: Smoked and flavoured cheese
Flavour: Mild and smooth with a note of walnut
Rind: Vac-aged
Age: 6 months minimum
Format: 250g, 1.25kg, 2.5kg, ½ wheels
Rennet: Vegetarian
Season available: Available all year
Made with raw milk: No
