As I mentioned in the 26 May edition of this publication, the worst-kept secret in the beef industry is likely to go public very soon.

I believe that a deal will be announced soon where Kepak will take over the red meat division of 2 Sisters, which has factories in Cornwall, south Wales and Scotland.

Both Kepak and 2 Sisters are major suppliers to the retail and food service trade and this would be further consolidation of the supply chain.