Joice & Hill Poultry has revealed that the salmonella outbreak which forced the temporary closure of its Eye hatchery this spring is expected to cost the business around £2 million, according to its latest annual accounts. The company reported turnover of £16.1 million for the year ended 31 December 2025, up from £14.7 million in 2024. However, pre-tax profit fell to £826,667, compared with £2.82 million the previous year, largely because 2024 included exceptional investment-related income. Profit after tax was £625,780. In a post balance sheet events note, the directors disclose that salmonella contamination occurred between 23 March and 10 April…