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Meat Processor

Brazil’s meat giant flags ‘robust global demand' in first quarter

Agri-Business

11 days ago

Brazil’s meat giant flags ‘robust global demand' in first quarter

Brazil's JBS, the world's largest meat processor has reported record net sales of more than US$21.6 billion for quarter one 2026.

Farmers being repaid by Asba Meats on 'drip-fed' basis

Agri-Business

3 months ago

Farmers being repaid by Asba Meats on 'drip-fed' basis

A judge has said that farmers now owed more than a cumulative €300,000 by Asba Meats are being repaid on a ‘drip-fed’ basis.

New employment permit quotas for meat processing and dairy

Agri-Business

5 months ago

New employment permit quotas for meat processing and dairy

Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke and Minister of State for employment,...

UFU: 'No excuse' for processors to cut lamb price as movement rules ease

N.Ireland

6 months ago

UFU: 'No excuse' for processors to cut lamb price as movement rules ease

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has welcomed the announcement by the Department of Agriculture,...

NI 'naked' bacon and sausage producer reports sizzling jump in turnover

N.Ireland

1 year ago

NI 'naked' bacon and sausage producer reports sizzling jump in turnover

The NI company behind the Finnebrogue "naked" range of bacon and sausages, has reported a jump in turnover to £159.2 million.

Beef

2 years ago

ABP wins 17 prizes at Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards

Meat processor ABP has won 17 awards at the Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards, which took place this week at the Mansion House in Dublin.

ABP wins 17 prizes at Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards

Agri-Business

2 years ago

High Court: Directors of closed meat processor reject debt liability

The liquidator of a meat processing company has asked the High Court to make the firm's directors...

High Court: Directors of closed meat processor reject debt liability

Agri-Business

4 years ago

Chilean meat factory worker allegedly disappears with overpaid salary

A Chilean meat factory worker has reportedly disappeared after being paid in error 330 times his monthly salary.

Chilean meat factory worker allegedly disappears with overpaid salary

Agri-Business

5 years ago

FSAI served enforcement order on meat plant in November

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) served an enforcement order on one small meat manufacturing plant during the month of November.

FSAI served enforcement order on meat plant in November

Beef

6 years ago

Questions raised whether Banagher meat project 'got the support it merited'

The project to establish a meat processing plant in Banagher, Co. Offaly, did not get the support it merited, according to the ICMSA.

Questions raised whether Banagher meat project 'got the support it merited'

Rural Life

6 years ago

Meat processor ordered to withdraw products from sale

The FSAI issued an enforcement order to a meat firm based in Limerick - ordering the withdrawal of food from sale and distribution.

Meat processor ordered to withdraw products from sale

Agri-Business

6 years ago

Appeal lodged against Banagher Chilling development

Plans for a €40 million beef processing plant for Banagher, Co. Offaly, have been put on hold following an appeal.

Appeal lodged against Banagher Chilling development

Agri Politics

6 years ago

Banagher issue could create 'chilling' effect on inward investment - TD

Minister McEntee has been asked to supply greater detail as to why the application for the proposed meat plant in Banagher was rejected.

Banagher issue could create 'chilling' effect on inward investment - TD

Beef

6 years ago

Banagher beef processing plant faces fresh planning hurdle

Plans for a €40 million beef processing plant for Banagher face a fresh planning hurdle with an appeal to An Bord Pleanala to be lodged.

Banagher beef processing plant faces fresh planning hurdle

Sheep

6 years ago

No sheep kill 'for the next few days' at Kildare Chilling

There will be no sheep killed today, Monday, August 10, or "for the next few days", according to Kildare Chilling.

No sheep kill 'for the next few days' at Kildare Chilling

Beef

6 years ago

Petition started to support Banagher Chilling project

A petition has been organised to show support for the expansion and development of a new meat processing facility in Banagher, Co. Offaly.

Petition started to support Banagher Chilling project

Beef

6 years ago

Offaly meat plant investors can 'submit fresh applications' to IIP after planning green light

Investors in a €40 million beef facility in Co. Offaly who had their application under the IIP rejected are free to submit fresh applications.

Offaly meat plant investors can 'submit fresh applications' to IIP after planning green light

Agri-Business

6 years ago

Major Offaly meat factory plan 'blocked' by the IIP: But who or what is the IIP?

Following recent controversy over the apparent scuppering of a plan to establish a sizeable beef processing facility in Co. Offaly...

Major Offaly meat factory plan 'blocked' by the IIP: But who or what is the IIP?

Agri Politics

6 years ago

Cowen: 'Faceless committee has power to jeopardise major investment in rural Ireland'

Barry Cowen has hit out at the decision of the IIP to reject an application from investors for a €40 million beef facility.

Cowen: 'Faceless committee has power to jeopardise major investment in rural Ireland'

Beef

6 years ago

Cowen lauds grant of planning for Offaly meat plant...but warns 'project in jeopardy'

The decision by Offaly County Council to grant planning permission for a meat processing plant at Banagher has been welcomed by Barry Cowen.

Cowen lauds grant of planning for Offaly meat plant...but warns 'project in jeopardy'

Rural Life

6 years ago

Over 1,000 employees in German meat plant test positive for Covid-19

Germany's Covid-19 transmission rate has risen sharply following outbreaks in meat processing plants among other areas.

Over 1,000 employees in German meat plant test positive for Covid-19

Rural Life

6 years ago

Investigations launched into fatal accident at meat plant

Investigations are underway into a workplace fatality following an accident at a meat factory in Co. Kildare.

Investigations launched into fatal accident at meat plant

Rural Life

6 years ago

4 arrested following Garda search of meat processor

A multi-agency workplace search involving Garda officers attached to the GNIB arrested four people following a search of a meat processor.

4 arrested following Garda search of meat processor

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