Pigs
Pig revenues drive Genus full year growth
Livestock genetics group Genus has reported reduced profitability on higher revenues from its latest full year’s trading – with record pig business and solid cattle performance. The UK listed multinational made an operating profit of...
Cranswick reports full year growth
Integrated pig and poultry meat processor and food manufacturer Cranswick has reported increases in full-year profitability and revenues. The Hull-based plc made an operating profit of £145.9 million on revenues of £2.32 billion in...
Pilgrim’s consults over Ashton abattoir closure
Major integrated UK pig producer and processor Pilgrim’s UK is proposing to close its pig slaughtering and processing plant at Ashton-under-Lyne in Greater Manchester, subject to staff consultation. The move, which follows an earlier...
Trouw adds to technical team
Trouw Nutrition GB has extended its monogastric technical team with the appointment of Amanda Mantovani as technical support co-ordinator in the Monogastric and Feed Additives team. The company says Ms Mantovani’s appointment will...
China upturn lifts Genus’ porcine sales
A trading update from global cattle and pigs genetic business Genus reports a good performance from its swine division, particularly in North America and China, but difficult market conditions for the bovine business, especially in Europe and South America. The report...
Monogastric marketing manager for Elanco
Elanco Animal Health has appointed Sarah Turner as its new UK pig and poultry marketing manager. Ms Turner takes over from Dr Louise Radford, who has moved to Elanco’s ruminant division. Ms Turner joins Elanco from Lallemand Animal...
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