According to reports, a total of 95 staff were in employment at the company, with most set to lose their jobs as it confirms a skeleton staff to support the administrators.

Glens of Antrim operates from facilities in Ballymena and Cushendall in Northern Ireland, having produced potato products for retailers in the country for more than 50 years.

Stuart Irwin, Ian Leonard and Robin Coughlin of Interpath Advisory were appointed as joint administrators of the Glens of Antrim Potatoes Limited on 21st September 2026 to manage its affairs, business and property.

Businesses “impacted heavily” by rising costs

A statement from administrators Interpath to journalists said: “The agri-food sector has faced significant challenges over the past few years, with businesses up and down the supply chain impacted heavily by rising input costs.

“For Glens of Antrim, these pressures had a significant and detrimental impact on cashflow. In response, the directors explored a range of options, including refinancing and investment, but sadly, with no solvent options available, they had to take the very difficult decision to request the appointment of the joint administrators.

“Following the appointment, the company has ceased to trade. As a result, and with deep regret, all of the company’s employees, with the exception of a small skeleton staff retained to support the administrators, have been made redundant.”

Interpath managing director Stuart Irwin added: “Glens of Antrim has been growing and supplying potatoes across Ireland for over 50 years, so this is a tremendously sad outcome for the business, its dedicated team, the agri-food sector in Northern Ireland, and the wider community in Ballymena and Cushendall.”