Pig industry eyes Glanbia outcome

THE outcome of the negotiations under way for a possible management buyout of Glanbia Meats is being keenly awaited by pig producers and workers.

Pig producers are under pressure, especially from rising feed costs, and the trade unions are anxious to ensure members’ jobs will be protected in any change of ownership.

IFA Pig Producers Committee chairman Michael Maguire said he was disappointed Glanbia had decided to exit the pig processing industry.