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CRANSWICK has plans in place to manage inflationary input costs and is well-placed for expansion, according to new analysis from investment firm Panmure Gordon consumer analyst Matthew Webb. At a recent investors’ day, Mr Webb said the firm had taken the opportunity...
COMPETITION authorities have cleared the takeover of Banham Poultry by Boparan Private Office. The Competition and Mergers Authority (CMA) announced it was opening an investigation into the purchase in early November. See also: Record chicken production in 2022 so far...
ZOETIS is marking 30 years of commercial in-ovo vaccination using its Inovoject system, a major advance for poultry health. The system was first used in the US, where it contributed to bringing the “devastating impact” of Marek’s disease under control. See also: Learn...
NOBLE FOODS has bought organic feed specialist Hi Peak Feeds. Hi Peak is the UK’s largest 100% organic manufacturer of feeds, blends, minerals and speciality products. See also: Wynnstay acquires Humphrey Feeds & Pullets The firm has a mill at Killamarsh, in...
NOBLE FOODS is one of a handful of businesses that have been considered the best in the world at transparently improving animal welfare. The UK’s largest egg packer kept its position as a company “declaring improved welfare impacts for a reasonable proportion of farm...
SOANES POULTRY has promoted director of sales and marketing Ben Lee to managing director. He replaces Nigel Upson, who is to retire after 10 years at the helm of the Middleton on the Wolds poultry processor. See also: Poultry feed prices soar to new highs Soanes...
WYNNSTAY, the agricultural supplies group, has acquired Humphrey Feeds & Pullets. Humphrey Feeds & Pullets, based in Hampshire, supplies poultry feed and point-of-lay pullets to farmers, mainly in the south of England. See also: Smaller flock pushes egg prices...
2 SISTERS chief executive Ronald Kers has warned that the crisis in Ukraine presents a major threat to food security in the UK as the cost of inputs soars. The cost of producing chicken has already risen by close to 50% over the past year, Mr Kers said, with 5% food...
CAPESTONE has launched a competition to give one farmer the opportunity to get started in poultry farming. The firm will give away a pre-owned timber poultry shed with a capacity for 7,000 birds, cover the cost of erecting the shed and securing planning. See also: LDC...
MHP, Ukraine's leading chicken producer, has detailed the challenges that Russia's invasion has caused production in a stock exchange update. Chairman John Rich has said the firm's priorities are safeguarding staff and maintaining production to support food security....
NOBLE FOODS is set to launch a £1m advertising campaign across TV, radio and online for its flagship happy egg co brand. The advertising, themed on ‘happy days’ and enjoying eggs throughout the week, will launch on 17 February ahead of Pancake Day. See also: How Noble...
Poultry integrator Moy Park and catching firm Victor Foster Poultry Services have been fined after a worker received "life-changing crush injuries" while working on a broiler farm. Both companies pleaded guilty to health and safety offences at an earlier hearing, and...