Moy Park
Phelim O'Neill on 19 Jan 2022
Moy Park suspends processing
Moy Park has announced suspension of processing at its Ballymean factory until September.
Amy Forde on 17 Jan 2022
UFU ‘deeply concerned’ over cut in production at Moy Park
UFU deputy president William Irvine said that members are extremely disappointed and worried about Moy Park pulling back on production.
David Wright on 14 Jan 2022
Moy Park scales back NI poultry production
No live birds will be processed at Moy Park’s Ballymena site until the autumn.
Phelim O'Neill on 17 Nov 2021
Plant-based patties: Beyond Meat, beyond profit
While profits in mainstream beef processing surges ahead, Beyond Meat, the plant-based alternative, struggles.
Phelim O'Neill on 03 Nov 2021
Green light for JBS acquisition in Australia
Another JBS acquisition cleared to proceed with Australian authorities clearing the way for the Huon deal to conclude.
Phelim O'Neill on 03 Nov 2021
Shock drop in revenue forecast for Beyond Meat
Beyond meat performance not meeting expectations while meat companies report strong third quarter performance.
Phelim O'Neill on 06 Oct 2021
Moy Park increases profits with less turnover
In a COVID-19 disrupted year, Moy Park achieved better profits on lower sales.
Niall Hurson on 05 Jul 2021
Moy Park seals Iceland Ireland deal
The new Moy Park branded products are available across Iceland Ireland stores from Monday.
Jack Kennedy on 23 Jun 2021
Kerry sells meats, buys preservatives but holds milk
Kerry Group has been busy buying and selling this week while staying true to the vision and strategy of the management team.
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.
Kieran Mailey on 28 Apr 2021
Moy Park ramps up broiler production
Poultry giant Moy Park is looking to increase broiler production in NI
Phelim O'Neill on 21 Apr 2021
JBS acquires Europe’s third-largest plant-based product manufacturer
JBS, which owns Northern Ireland poultry processor Moy Park, has announced the agreement to purchase a plant-based meat alternative business.
Phelim O'Neill on 21 Sep 2020
Poultry meat expansion looks set to continue
Sustained global demand driving poultry meat production particularly in Northern Ireland and border counties
David Wright on 18 Sep 2020
Plough On: Northern Ireland - 10 years of growing intensity
Looking back over the last 10 years of agri-food in Northern Ireland, it is the intensive livestock sectors that have seen growth.
Lorcan Allen on 09 Sep 2020
Moy Park paid out over €115m in dividends to parent company for 2018
The Northern Ireland-based chicken processor paid out a massive €115m in dividends to its Brazilian parent company in 2018.
David Wright on 13 May 2020
The forgotten heroes of the food industry
Those in food processing who have worked on through this crisis deserve our praise
David Wright on 13 May 2020
Union wants mass testing at NI meat plants
There is a danger that we end up with a crisis similar to care homes, Unite has warned
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 13 May 2020
Twelve factory workers hospitalised
The number of meat factory workers who have tested positive for COVID-19 has increased with some workers being hospitalised.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 12 May 2020
Meat industry ‘committed’ to virus prevention
Clusters of COVID-19 have been discovered in a number of meat factories, but industry representatives have said they have protocols in place to protect workers.
Amy Forde on 24 Apr 2020
McDonald’s plans reopening in May
McDonald’s is to reopen on a limited basis from next month. Lorcan Allen and Amy Forde report.