N.Ireland
Newry Show 2017 to host Aberdeen Angus extravaganza
This year’s Newry Show represents the focus of Ireland’s commitment to the World Aberdeen Angus Forum 2017, which will also...
ABP
Beef
Beef industry 'one or two decisions' away from mega-processor domination
The Irish beef industry is only one or two decisions away from being completely dominated by mega-processors, Fianna Fail Spokesperson on Food,...
Beef
ABP acquires a third beef processor in Poland
ABP Food Group, the company owned by Larry Goodman, has acquired a third beef processing plant in Poland. In March,...
Beef
ABP now rearing 25,000 cattle under 'Blade Farming' system in the UK
ABP has some 25,000 cattle under contract through its Blade Farming system in the UK, ABP’s Chief Executive in the UK...
Beef
ABP and Dunbia under pressure in the UK over cattle grading changes
UK bosses of ABP and Dunbia appeared in front of UK Parliment’s Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee this week...
Agri-Business
ABP makes case to EU competition authorities on Slaney tie-up
ABP and Fane Valley have said that more effective and better-resourced Slaney in Ireland is needed to compete on international...
Agri-Business
ABP/Slaney tie-up notified to the European Commission
The proposed merger which would see ABP Food Group take a 50% stake in Slaney Foods has been notified the...
Beef
'Beef cartels need to be challenged - not strengthened'
The unfair market practises within the beef processing sector need to be challenged rather than strengthened, Sinn Fein MEP Matt...
Agri-Business
Changes on the way at the top of Goodman's ABP Group
ABP Food Group (ABP) has today announced that Paul Finnerty will retire from his role as CEO on September 30,...
Balmoral Show
Young farmers! Want to win the chance to rear six calves?
Aspiring young farmers in Northern Ireland between the ages of 12 and 16 are being invited to enter ABP Food...
Agri-Business
ABP set to make move for Polish beef processor
ABP Food Group is set to acquire additional beef processing capabilities in Poland. ABP, Ireland’s largest beef processor, recently notified the...
Agri-Business
ABP/Slaney tie-up to be investigated in Brussels
Fane Valley Co-Op and ABP Food Group have been informed that the proposed 50:50 joint venture in relation to Slaney...
Beef
'Farmers have real fears around the lack of competition in beef processing'
Livestock farmers have real fears and concerns around the lack of competition and dominance in beef processing as well as...
Beef
TDs discuss ABP shareholding in Slaney Foods
The Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Committee Members considered the move by the ABP Food Group to...
Beef
Calls for European Competition Commissioner to investigate ABP Slaney deal
Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy is to write to the European Competition Commissioner asking that they investigate the ABP Slaney...
Agri-Business
Concerns raised over new ABP and Slaney Foods tie-up
The Linden Food Group is set to restructure its Slaney Foods business in the Republic of Ireland, resulting in the...
N.Ireland
Young farmers have the chance to rear six calves and win £6,000
Young farmers in the North aged 12-16 years old will have the chance to rear their own calves to finish...
Agri-Business
'Revenue set to examine structure of Larry Goodman's companies'
The Revenue Commissioners are to examine a number of Larry Goodman-owned companies, according to reports. The Irish Times says that the...
