ABP is considering potential redundancies at its cutting and deboning operation at its Waterford facility.
The meat processor has started a consultation process with approximately 230 employees.
The abattoir is not affected and the facility in Waterford will continue to receive cattle.
The proposed changes are driven by reduced livestock supply and increasing costs in Ireland. The group will maximise other facilities to maintain its efficiency and competitiveness.
"We understand the impact this announcement may have on our colleagues and their families,” an ABP spokesperson said.
Committed
“We are committed to engaging constructively with our employees during this period of consultation.
"ABP remains wholly committed to the farming community, ensuring strong partnerships that sustain the quality of Irish beef. We are equally dedicated to supporting our employees and to maintaining the highest standards of service for our customers in Ireland and across international markets.
“These values continue to guide our business as we navigate current challenges and plan for a sustainable future."
Kepak
The consultation process follows the news last month that Kepak Group was reviewing its deboning and cutting operations at its Clonee factory.
Kepak said that the review is necessitated by the ongoing supply challenges across the Irish beef sector that has reduced cattle kills, leading to lower processing volumes.
“As a consequence of these national beef sector changes, Kepak currently has more beef deboning and cutting capacity than supply can sustain. While this imbalance has been managed in recent years through adjustments to working hours and shift patterns, many employees have consistently not worked full weeks.”
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ABP is considering potential redundancies at its cutting and deboning operation at its Waterford facility.
The meat processor has started a consultation process with approximately 230 employees.
The abattoir is not affected and the facility in Waterford will continue to receive cattle.
The proposed changes are driven by reduced livestock supply and increasing costs in Ireland. The group will maximise other facilities to maintain its efficiency and competitiveness.
"We understand the impact this announcement may have on our colleagues and their families,” an ABP spokesperson said.
Committed
“We are committed to engaging constructively with our employees during this period of consultation.
"ABP remains wholly committed to the farming community, ensuring strong partnerships that sustain the quality of Irish beef. We are equally dedicated to supporting our employees and to maintaining the highest standards of service for our customers in Ireland and across international markets.
“These values continue to guide our business as we navigate current challenges and plan for a sustainable future."
Kepak
The consultation process follows the news last month that Kepak Group was reviewing its deboning and cutting operations at its Clonee factory.
Kepak said that the review is necessitated by the ongoing supply challenges across the Irish beef sector that has reduced cattle kills, leading to lower processing volumes.
“As a consequence of these national beef sector changes, Kepak currently has more beef deboning and cutting capacity than supply can sustain. While this imbalance has been managed in recent years through adjustments to working hours and shift patterns, many employees have consistently not worked full weeks.”
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