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ABP takes a 25% stake in rival

ABP’s appetite for expansion continues with the acquisition of a 25% shareholding in major UK-based processor.

NEWS 12 August 2026

ABP takes a 25% stake in rival

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Kepak confirms a number of redundancies at Clonee

Kepak confirms a number of redundancies at Clonee

NEWS 11 May 2026

ABP acquires beef processor in Germany

ABP acquires beef processor in Germany

NEWS 1 May 2026

We must produce more food, says Sofina chief

We must produce more food, says Sofina chief

We must produce more food, says Sofina chief

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 March 2026

Beef processors react to fewer cattle

Beef processors react to fewer cattle

Beef processors react to fewer cattle

NEWS 18 February 2026

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Potential redundancies at ABP Waterford as cattle supplies fall

Potential redundancies at ABP Waterford as cattle supplies fall

The abattoir is not affected and the facility in Waterford will continue to receive cattle.

NEWS 17 September 2025

US cattle numbers fall to 75-year low

US cattle numbers fall to 75-year low

Another fall in US cattle herd will further squeeze supply for beef processors.

NEWS 17 September 2025

Processors squeezed by cattle supply

Processors squeezed by cattle supply

Kepak and now ABP have responded to falling cattle numbers with reductions in processing capacity resulting in job losses.

NEWS 17 September 2025

Drop in beef kill leads Kepak to review deboning operations in Clonee

Drop in beef kill leads Kepak to review deboning operations in Clonee

Kepak currently has more beef deboning and cutting capacity than supply can sustain at its Clonee factory, given the drop in the national beef kill, according to the company.

NEWS 17 September 2025

Ireland needs to up its game on beef marketing

Ireland needs to up its game on beef marketing

How do we future-proof Irish beef in an era of globalisation, falling EU production and the looming Mercosur deal? Asks Nuffield scholar Michael Martin.

OPINION 17 September 2025

Asba Meats agrees settlement with receiver

Asba Meats agrees settlement with receiver

Clare halal meat processor remains confident about its future after agreeing settlement.

NEWS 17 September 2025

My Farming Week: Rebecca Harris, Ballyhenry, Ashford, Co Wicklow

My Farming Week: Rebecca Harris, Ballyhenry, Ashford, Co Wicklow

Rebecca Harris calves around 80 sucklers every year in a year-round grazing system in Wicklow.

NEWS 17 September 2025

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