Dawn Meats Commercial Graduate Danielle shares how the Graduate Programme helped her develop skills and experience.

Dawn Meats is the supplier of choice to a range of leading supermarket, food service and restaurant businesses, exporting to over 70 countries. As a family-owned business Dawn remains true to its farming heritage through the close relationships it has forged with the 30,000 British and Irish farmers from whom it directly sources grass-fed cattle and lamb for processing at its 11 Irish and 13 British plants. Dawn Meats was established in Co. Waterford, Ireland in 1980, and has grown to a business with over €4.5bn in annual revenue, employing 12,000 staff in eight countries. The company works with some of the world’s leading food companies who are attracted by a commitment to sustainability and quality. We are proud of the industry awards that we have received over the years for our excellence in sustainability, innovation as well as for our quality products. They are a testament to the commitment of our dedicated passionate teams who continually deliver on quality, service and innovation – attributes that our customers have come to expect from us. Our most recent awards include "World's Best Steak" at the World Steak Challenge 2025 and "Green Food & Beverage Award" at the Green Awards 2026.