Farmers slammed UK dairy processors this week for cuts to the price they receive for their milk and there have been threats supplies could be disrupted. The UK meat sector was hit by plans by Dutch firm Vion to close a plant in Scotland. Meanwhile, French poultry giant Groupe Doux, which is in administration, has received ten takeover bids.
UK farmers claim “crisis” over milk prices
The UK’s dairy farmers have slammed the country’s processors for a series of cuts to the price they are paid for their milk.
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Meat giant Vion set to make more UK cuts
The Dutch food group could close a plant in Scotland, which would be the latest in a number of restructuring measures in the UK in recent years.
FRANCE: Ten bids submitted for poultry group Doux
Ten takeover bids have so far been submitted for Groupe Doux, the embattled French poultry giant told just-food today.
Focus: Premier asset sales fail to quell concerns
Premier Foods plc today (6 July) announced another asset sale to strengthen its finances but there are some concerns the deals already announced – and those in the offing – will not be enough to ease the pressure on the UK company.
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