APB supplied meat to Greencore for sauce that had horse DNA

Larry Goodman’s ABP Food Group was at the heart of yet more horsemeat controversy last night as it emerged its meat was contained in bolognese sauce which has been withdrawn by British retailer Asda.

The supermarket giant withdrew the Chosen By You 350g Beef Bolognese Sauce after tests revealed the presence of horse DNA.

The product had been supplied by Irish food group giant Greencore, which manufactures many own-brand products on behalf of supermarkets. Greencore’s chief executive is Patrick Coveney, brother of Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney. Patrick Coveney last year earned over €1.7m as boss of the company.