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Competition clearance given for Atria’s takeover of Lagerbergs
The planned takeover of the Swedish poultry firm, Lagerbergs, by Finland’s meat processing giant, Atria, has secured the approval of…
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Farming unions unite in call for European Investment Bank action
The UK’s farming unions are to press for more rapid progress to secure an involvement by the European Investment Bank…
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Strong poultry and food placements for Harper Adams’ students
Six Harper Adams University students are set to take one-year paid placement jobs with the food company, Faccenda, under the…
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NFU poultry board leaders re-elected
NFU national poultry board chairman, Duncan Priestner, and vice chair, Tom Wornham, have both been re-elected for a further two-year…
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New EU animal health law “more efficient” than current system
European Union’s new Animal Health Law, which comes into force on 20 April, paves the way for a more efficient…
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GB compartment status is achieved by Cobb Europe
The UK farm and hatchery facilities from which Cobb Europe exports broiler breeding stock have been granted “GB enhanced compartment”…
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NFU and McDonald’s to hold “sourcing British” talks
The fast food chain, McDonald’s, has a great track record on its sourcing of British eggs but “leaves a lot…
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Growers warned off taking short-term cash gains
Turkey producers have been urged to think again before cashing-in on a few left-over birds, being warned that the cost…
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Consumers keep cutting meal preparation times
Consumer involvement with basic meal-making processes is becoming less and less, with an increasing percentage of the population wanting speedy…
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Quality British Turkey secures approval for rodenticide stewardship
Quality British Turkey (QBT) has become the most recent assurance scheme to be approved under the UK’s Rodenticide Stewardship Regime,…