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Agriland
20-05-2025
- Business
- Agriland
Moy Park owner urges UK govt to adopt ‘joined up policy' for NI agri-food sector
Pilgrim's Europe, which is the owner of Moy Park, one of Northern Ireland's (NI) largest businesses, has urged the UK government to adopt a 'joined-up policy approach across environment, rural economy and agriculture'. According to Pilgrim's Europe this is the key to 'fulfilling Northern Ireland's agri-food potential'. Pilgrim's Europe is part of the Colorado headquartered, NASDAQ listed Pilgrim's Pride corporation which last month reported first quarter 2025 results showing $4.5 billion in net sales and an operating income of $404.5 million. It highlighted in its latest set of results that it is focusing on 'efforts to scale profitable growth' in Europe and that it has 'increased traction among consumers for core branded offerings'. According to Justin Coleman, poultry business unit director, Pilgrim's Europe – which counts Moy Park as one of its key brands – the business is 'focused on continually driving higher welfare and sustainability standards through a science-based approach'. Speaking at the Balmoral Show last week he also outlined that through Pilgrim's Europe Moy Park operation it works closely with over 450 Northern Ireland farmers daily and the business supplies 'every major retailer and food service outlet across the UK and Ireland with quality Northern Irish chicken.' Moy Park Moy Park began life in Moygashel in Co. Tyrone in 1943, Pilgrim's acquired Moy Park for $1.3 billion in 2017. The poultry business unit director of Pilgrim's Europe said the business is 'continuing to invest in new ways of doing things, pushing the boundaries of innovation, striving for even higher standards'. But he also warned that 'what industry needs, to continue on this success journey, is for policy support to progress at pace alongside us'. 'Northern Ireland is a powerhouse of agriculture excellence. 'Constructive collaboration across government departments and industry can help unlock the solutions needed across planning, infrastructure and the environment to allow our agrifood industry to thrive and grow in the most sustainable way,' Coleman added.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Big events often bring human trafficking; how Columbus plans to fight it
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Anyone planning to visit downtown Columbus this weekend, whether for the Arnold Sports Festival, to celebrate after the stadium series, or for another reason, get ready for a crowd. Columbus Police and partner agencies have been preparing and on Thursday, NBC4 received an overview of what's new, what's expanding and what people can expect to keep them safe. Stadium series, Arnold fest show Columbus as destination city for sports 'What we are seeing in events that have happened elsewhere is part of the reason why we had to take another look at are we doing everything that we can here to help mitigate any potential for even an accidental incident to happen that can be perceived as an actual threat,' Columbus Police Special Services Bureau Commander Justin Coleman said. It's going to be busy and law enforcement is ready with added barriers for both cars and pedestrians and extra officers on patrol. However, like any big event, there is also something else they are keeping an eye on: human trafficking. The Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force is always on the lookout and this weekend, hotels will be, too. 'We have a robust engagement in the Ohio AG's Human Trafficking Task Force and while the Arnold isn't responsible or necessarily brings in that, we do know that events that have large crowds do have crimes of opportunity,' Coleman said. Law enforcement is on the lookout and asking the community to keep an eye out as well. How medical professionals prepare for The Arnold Sports Festival 'The Arnold is a big event and human traffickers are drawn to crowds and people with money,' Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said. 'So this is not the Arnold, the Arnold's been very cooperative with us in our enforcement efforts and we are glad that they're here and that other events like it come to our town.' The first-ever Ohio human trafficking hotline (844-END-OHHT/844-363-6448) launched in September; last month, it expanded to an app. 'It wasn't until I actually started to meet some of the survivors that I realized how awful this is and how widespread,' Yost said. 'It's modern-day slavery. I couldn't believe that it was going on in Ohio.' Since September, there have been 132 tips from the public through the hotline, texts, the app and the website. It's a resource that's available 24/7. Law enforcement said if you see something, say something, about anything that you might think is suspicious. Columbus prepares for historic outdoor Blue Jackets game and Arnold Sports Festival 'Many are individuals that are coming into the city that are staying at our hotels,' Coleman said. 'If they see something that they believe that just isn't really legitimate, we ask them to contact hotel staff who have been great partners with us.' He added that patrols across the city have been increased for the weekend. 'You'll see officers on horseback, you'll see our helicopter unit, you'll see officers on bicycles, motorcycles, foot patrol,' Coleman said. 'You'll see some of our pops and our public safety officers out.' Police said to have patience and a plan this weekend. There will be a lot of traffic, but police are making sure there is extra attention on crosswalks and directing traffic to make it run as smoothly as possible. More resources can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
