Factory swap for two leading meat processors

LEADING food processors Kepak Group and Dunbia are to exchange factory premises to strengthen their respective operations in the competitive fresh meat marketplace.

Kepak Group will acquire Dunbia’s Irish abattoir in Kilbeggan, Co Westmeath, while Dunbia will acquire Kepak Group’s abattoir and retail packing facility at Preston in Britain.

The relative values of the two premises have not been disclosed. Both factories will continue to operate as going concerns managed by the respective new owners.