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Phelim O'Neill on 21 Jul 2021
New direction for Fane Valley
With a strong balance sheet, Northern Ireland (NI) farmer-owned co-operative Fane Valley is well placed to invest in core activities and future opportunities that arise in the agri-food sector.
Phelim O'Neill on 16 Jul 2021
USDA announces $500m for smaller meat processing businesses
US aims to increase processing competition by funding the development of smaller businesses outside the big four that control 80% of beef processing.
David Wright on 14 Jul 2021
Tight profits reported at Linden Foods
The NI based beef and sheep processor has reported operating profits of £2.15m.
Noel Bardon on 13 Jul 2021
Bullock hits €5,200 in charity auction
Donations are continuing to pour in for Cork ARC after Gerard Hurley’s charity sale of a bullock on Monday.
Phelim O'Neill on 07 Jul 2021
ABP cleared to complete Slaney-Linden deal
As expected, ABP secured clearance from the EU Commission to purchase the remainder of Linden and Slaney from Fane Valley.
Niall Hurson on 16 Jun 2021
IFA takes aim at ABP’s ‘control’ of organic beef market
The IFA also tackled a failed contract between the Irish Organic Beef Producers Association and Good Herdsmen.
Niall Hurson on 08 Jun 2021
Canteen at ABP Bandon issued closure order following rodent discovery
The FSAI stated that the pest activity within the food business presents a grave and immediate danger to public health.
The Dealer on 26 May 2021
Is Larry paying big bucks for Moloney?
Former Glanbia MD and current ABP chair designate John Moloney is leaving his position as chair of DCC this year.
Contributor on 19 May 2021
Cork students scoop top prize at Certified Irish Angus School’s competition
Five Cork students have been announced as the overall winners of the 2021 Certified Irish Angus School’s Competition.
Niall Hurson on 18 May 2021
ABP pet food division joins forces with Gaeltacht-based ProAmpac
The contract is expected to facilitate site production expansion and further job creation in Gaoth Dobhair.
Phelim O'Neill on 12 May 2021
ABP dominates Irish cattle and sheep kill
ABP's buy out of Fane Valley strengthens its position as the dominant player in beef and sheep meat processing on the island of Ireland.
Contributor on 12 May 2021
IFA: excessive regulation biggest barrier to forestry
Ireland’s felling regulatory framework is the most rigorous of any country surveyed.
David Wright on 12 May 2021
ABP dominant in NI after Linden deal
A deal to acquire the remaining 50% stake in Linden Foods, leaves ABP as the main beef and lamb processor in NI
Phelim O'Neill on 12 May 2021
ABP purchases Fane Valley interest in Slaney, ICM and Linden
The ABP Fane Valley joint venture will come to an end, with ABP taking Fane Valley's interest in Slaney, ICM and Linden.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 12 May 2021
Podcast: An Taisce appeal sparks political rumble and hurling with bamboo
This week, we hear the impact of the An Taisce appeal, Macra’s president on his last week in office, implications of the ABP takeover, balancing grain markets plus making hurleys from bamboo.
Niall Hurson on 12 May 2021
ABP takeover removes ‘yet another’ element of competition – ICMSA
The ICMSA said it is looking closely at the legislation being considered by the French government on primary producer margins.
Justin McCarthy on 08 May 2021
Long read: why do farmers and plcs struggle to run beef factories?
With ABP buying Fane Valley’s remaining interest in Slaney, ICM and Linden, Justin McCarthy examines the future for the sector and asks why can't farmers and plcs run successful processing factories
Phelim O'Neill on 06 May 2021
ABP move on Fane Valley predictable
ABP moves to secure full control of Slaney, ICM and Linden five years after entering a joint venture with Fane Valley, NI-based farmer-owned co-op.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 06 May 2021
ABP takeover erodes competition – IFA
The IFA said the situation needs to be addressed by the Minister for Agriculture as a matter of urgency.
Phelim O'Neill on 06 May 2021
ABP to buy out remainder of Slaney, ICM and Linden
The Irish Farmers Journal understands that ABP is about to announce the takeover of the remaining share of Slaney, ICM and Linden, and end the joint venture with Fane Valley.