N.Ireland
The UFU met with Tesco representatives to raise concerns over uncertainty around pig producer supply arrangements with Sofina Foods.
Sofina Foods confirmed that a "small number" of Northern Ireland pig supply contracts will not be renewed at the end of this year.
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is seeking a meeting with Minister Andrew Muir to discuss "uncertainty" facing a number of NI pig producers.
Pig/Poultry
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has met with senior representatives from Sofina Foods.
Representatives of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) are to meet the management of Sofina Foods to discuss farmer supply contracts.
Sofina Foods Europe chief executive, Ash Amirahmadi has confirmed the strong commitment that exists within the business to Northern Ireland.
Sofina Foods’ chief executive, Ash Amirahmadi, has indicated that Brexit has created many short term challenges for the UK food sector
Agri-Business
CapVest has sold Eight Fifty Food Group to Sofina Foods, a Canadian multi-protein producer, for an undisclosed amount.