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Market digest - stories from around the world

Brief news snippets from Norway, India, Canada and Brazil .

WORLD 12 August 2026

Market digest - stories from around the world

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ABP takes a 25% stake in rival

ABP takes a 25% stake in rival

NEWS 12 August 2026

Another record high for sheep meat price index

Another record high for sheep meat price index

NEWS 9 August 2026

US beef export decline continues

US beef export decline continues

US beef export decline continues

NEWS 7 August 2026

Profits drop at Queally-owned Arrow Group

Profits drop at Queally-owned Arrow Group

Profits drop at Queally-owned Arrow Group

NEWS 5 August 2026

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Not the first time Kerrygold has faced Irish competition

Not the first time Kerrygold has faced Irish competition

The arrival of an Irish butter rival for Kerrygold in US supermarkets has raised concerns with Irish dairy farmers and farm organisaitons, but it has happened before.

NEWS 29 July 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Brief news snippets from Canada, Mexico, New Zealand and Argentina.

WORLD 29 July 2026

Beef export value per kilo increases

Beef export value per kilo increases

While Ireland exported less beef in the first five months this year, the value of beef exports was only down slightly, reflecting a higher value per kilo.

NEWS 29 July 2026

Butter branding move aims to capture share of Kerrygold spoils

Butter branding move aims to capture share of Kerrygold spoils

Finding a way that enables an individual co-op to maximise its butter sales without damaging the Kerrygold brand is a major challenge for Irish dairy processors.

NEWS 29 July 2026

Trend of spending more and getting less continues in UK

Trend of spending more and getting less continues in UK

UK retail sales to 12 July show a small decline in purchase volumes but more money spent.

NEWS 29 July 2026

Bigger numbers squeeze beef price

Bigger numbers squeeze beef price

With more cattle about, factories have been able to reduce prices.

NEWS 29 July 2026

Beef Trends: rising numbers favour factories

Beef Trends: rising numbers favour factories

With the factory kill increasing last week, factories have been able to reduce quotes for cattle.

NEWS 29 July 2026

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