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Lawyers: China meat deal threatened by protest

A multimillion-euro meat deal with China is under threat because of farmer protests outside processing plants, it has been claimed.

business

Meat plant owners granted High Court injunctions against protesters

racing

Harvest Bow poised to go one better

racing

Trethias books Naas Oaks ticket

world

Gang-rape victim accuses investigating police officer of raping her

business

Farmers are in need of Brexit bailout

Arrow Group ready for Brexit as profits jump 53%

Pre-tax profits at one of the largest meat processors in the country, the Arrow Group, last year increased by 53% to €37.73m.

Thu, 24 Aug, 2017

‘Eyecatching money’ for Galileo Gold in 2000 Guineas

Galileo Gold has emerged as the subject of “eyecatching money” ahead of the Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket tomorrow.

Fri, 29 Apr, 2016

Food firms come out tops in the Green Awards

Food companies featured prominently in the Green Awards 2016, celebrating the sustainability commitments of Irish companies across a range of categories.

Wed, 20 Apr, 2016

Irish livestock sector must work towards a secure and sustainable food system

COP21 recently agreed targets to keep global warming below 2 degrees and the EU has formally set a 2030 target of reducing emissions by 40%, with member state targets not yet agreed.

Mon, 21 Mar, 2016

Dawn Meats confers 24 manager graduates

A group of 24 participants on the Dawn Meats graduate trainee scheme have completed a customised new business management programme at UCD.

Thu, 25 Feb, 2016

Arkwrisht springs surprise in Clonmel

Arkwrisht caused an upset and completed a Clonmel double for his trainer, Willie Mullins, when emphatically reversing previous form with Westend Star in the Grade Three Surehaul Mercedes-Benz Novice Hurdle.

Fri, 05 Feb, 2016

Waterford Institute of Technology and Dawn Meats join forces on wetlands study

Waterford Institute of Technology and Dawn Meats are preparing a study to assess progress on the integrated constructed wetland at Dawn’s facility at Carrolls Cross in Co Waterford.

Mon, 01 Feb, 2016

Dawn Meats in elite group of Irish winners at European Business Awards

Dawn Meats has been named as a national champion for Ireland in the European Business Awards, sponsored by global auditors RSM.

Mon, 23 Nov, 2015

New dawn for Irish beef in Canada and Oman

Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney has welcomed the opening of the market for Irish beef in Canada and Oman.

Fri, 23 Oct, 2015

Dawn Meats to acquire stake in French firm

The EU Competition Commission has approved the Dawn Meats acquisition of a 49% stake in Elivia, a €1bn turnover business and the No 2 beef and veal processor in France.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2015

Beef farmers take heart as fortunes turn in their favour

The return of Irish beef to the US market was the major news story of last week for the agri-food sector.

Mon, 16 Feb, 2015

Hidden Cyclone blows his rivals away at Punchestown

All roads lead back to the Cheltenham Festival for Hidden Cyclone after Shark Hanlon’s pride and joy enjoyed his day in the sun with a fine front-running display in the Boylesports Tied Cottage Chase at Punchestown yesterday.

Mon, 02 Feb, 2015

Minute's silence observed for Paris shooting victims

A minute's silence has been observed across France and around the world in solidarity with those affected by the Charlie Hebdo massacre.

Thu, 08 Jan, 2015

CASE STUDY: Recruitment ongoing at Dawn Meats

Dawn Meats is the premium supplier of beef and lamb to a range of leading supermarket, food service and restaurant businesses, exporting to over 40 countries.

Fri, 19 Dec, 2014

McDonald’s picks Waterford meat processor for sustainability award

Dawn Meats has been named among 49 winners in McDonald’s "2014 Best of Sustainable Supply" awards.

Wed, 14 May, 2014

Gomez 'burnt out' before rehab stint

Selena Gomez was "burnt out" before she went to rehab.

Sat, 08 Feb, 2014

Dawn Meats buys beef abattoir and boning facility in Cornwall

Dawn Meats in Waterford has acquired the Jasper beef abattoir and boning facility in Treburley, Cornwall, England, for an undisclosed fee.

Thu, 06 Feb, 2014

Dawn Meats earns environmental award after cutting fossil fuel use

Dawn Meats has accepted its fourth sustainability award in three weeks, picking up the Process Award at yesterday’s IBEC Environment Awards 2013.

Sat, 30 Nov, 2013

Golden Dawn MPs freed

Three arrested MPs from Greece’s far-right Golden Dawn party have been released from custody after giving evidence in a criminal investigation triggered by the killing of a leftwing rapper.

Wed, 02 Oct, 2013

Counter-terrorism police charge leader of Greek far-right

The leader of Greece’s extreme-right Golden Dawn party and four other of its parliamentarians have been formally charged with membership of a criminal organisation with intent to commit crimes.

Sun, 29 Sep, 2013

Greek far-right leader arrested

The leader of the extreme right Golden Dawn party, Nikos Mihaloliakos, has been arrested on charges of forming a criminal organisation, Greek police say.

Sat, 28 Sep, 2013

Olympic chasing Curragh glory

Olympic Glory will aim to rebuild his reputation in the Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh on Saturday week.

Fri, 17 May, 2013

Dawn Approach hardens as Derby favourite after Libertarian Dante shock

Dawn Approach hardened as Derby favourite after 33-1 shot Libertarian won the Dante Stakes at York yesterday.

Fri, 17 May, 2013

Product watch : Awards season

Annabelle Wallis

Sun, 17 Feb, 2013

Crucial beef sector worth more than €2bn to Irish economy

Why is our beef industry so important?

Fri, 01 Feb, 2013

‘I think we are beyond the worst of the crisis’

Political reporter Juno McEnroe talks to minister Simon Coveney.

Thu, 03 Jan, 2013

Kerry Group to announce 800 jobs in Kildare

Up to 800 new jobs are expected to be announced this morning for Co Kildare by the Kerry Group.

Tue, 09 Oct, 2012

Golden sun gives spirits a timely lift

He’s a tall, well built yet sinewy man with a strong face bracketed by thick side burns and hair that this day (Friday last) hadn’t yet, I suspect, seen a comb.

Thu, 06 Sep, 2012

Dawn backs price cut for out-of-spec bulls

The Dawn Meats Group has put forward the case for a 30c/kg cut in the price for many out-of-spec bulls coming through the beef system, compared to steers of comparable grade, based on bulls’ larger forequarters (containing the lower value cuts) with larger, plain and therefore lower value loins.

Thu, 26 Apr, 2012

Dawn Meats acquires beef, lamb abattoir in south-west England

Dawn Meats has confirmed the acquisition of West Devon Meats, a beef and lamb abattoir in the south-west of England for an undisclosed sum.

Wed, 04 Apr, 2012

New year lamb trade continues at €5 per kg

THE lamb trade at the factories started the new year at least on a par with where it finished for 2011, or slightly improved, at a very positive level for sheep farmers.

Thu, 05 Jan, 2012

All-in 450 cent/kg for factory lambs

THERE has been further slippage in lamb prices at some processing plants this week, reflecting market instability on the continent.

Thu, 06 Oct, 2011

Carbery set to expand into US after acquiring Ohio based manufacturer

FOOD group Carbery has acquired US natural essence and extract manufacturer Sensus in Hamilton, Ohio, for an undisclosed sum.

Thu, 29 Sep, 2011

Class cut above Rose rivals

Class Is Class lived up to his name as he turned Haydock’s Betfred Rose Of Lancaster Stakes into a procession under Kieren Fallon.

Sat, 06 Aug, 2011

Study aims to boost veal sales

DAWN Meats and Teagasc are conducting trials aimed at boosting Irish veal exports, with the greatest successes to date coming from 16/18-month calves and 22-month steers.

Wed, 13 Jul, 2011

Workers to protest at Waterford festival

WORKERS at Dawn Meats and Unite union officials are distributing leaflets at this weekend’s Waterford Food Festival in protest over health, safety and pay issues.

Sat, 16 Apr, 2011

Union claims firm refusing to meet over workers’ health concerns

UNITE trade union has sought but failed to achieve a meeting with management at Dawn Meats in Waterford regarding worker concerns over health and safety.

Wed, 13 Apr, 2011

65 jobs to go as Glanbia’s takeover of Kerry gets approval

UP to 65 jobs will be lost as a result of Glanbia getting approval from the Competition Authority to acquire Kerry Group’s Limerick milk processing operations, in a deal worth €10 million.

Fri, 08 Apr, 2011

Big guns remain in Queen Mother mix

THE leading contenders have stood their ground for the sportinbet.com Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival next Wednesday.

Fri, 11 Mar, 2011

Entries unveiled for Cheltenham Festival handicaps

ENTRIES for the 11 handicaps at the Cheltenham Festival have been unveiled.

Fri, 25 Feb, 2011

Kerry Group set to sell Dawn liquid milk business to Glanbia for €10m

KERRY Group has signed a contract to sell its Limerick -based Dawn liquid milk business to the Kilkenny- based Glanbia Group in a deal understood to be worth about €10 million.

Sat, 15 Jan, 2011

Roses for governor’s alleged assassin

LAWYERS showered the suspected killer of a prominent Pakistani governor with rose petals when he arrived at court yesterday and an influential Muslim scholars group praised the assassination of the outspoken opponent of laws that order death for those who insult Islam.

Thu, 06 Jan, 2011

Glanbia unveils voluntary fixed base manufacturing milk pricing scheme

GLANBIA Dairy Ingredients Ireland yesterday unveiled a voluntary fixed base manufacturing milk pricing scheme, offering members a fixed 28 cent per litre for the next three years.

Fri, 17 Dec, 2010

Here heads Ladbroke field

Last season’s Supreme Novices’ Hurdle runner-up Get Me Out Of Here will carry top-weight in The Ladbroke on Saturday – if the meeting survives the weather.

Thu, 16 Dec, 2010