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Agriland
06-08-2025
- Business
- Agriland
Moy Park fined for failing to comply with pollution prevention permit
Poultry company Moy Park has been fined a total of £4,000 for failing to comply with conditions of its pollution prevention and control permit at its facility at Larne Road, Ballymena. The company pleaded guilty to the charges at Ballymena Magistrates' Court yesterday (Wednesday, July 23). The court heard that between July 1, 2024 and July 11, 2024, officers from the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) inspected the Co. Antrim site and observed multiple breaches of the permit contrary to Regulation 36(1)(b) of the Pollution Prevention and Control Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013. The court was told that the offences included: Failure to handle and store animal by products within suitably leak proof covered receptacles; Failure to maintain all plant and equipment in good operating condition; Failure to store all Category 3 materials in enclosed bins; Failure to notify the chief inspector without delay of any fugitive emissions which had caused, was causing or may have caused significant pollution. The court directed that Moy Park must pay the order in full within three months of the hearing date. In a statement issued by Moy Park, the company said that "the proceedings related to historic issues over a short period in the run up to the busy July bank holiday in Northern Ireland last year". "All issues were rectified to the satisfaction of the regulator shortly after the incident dates. "In addition, the site has benefited from a continuing programme of site investment and production improvement works to eliminate the risk of reoccurrence. "As confirmed by the court, no actual pollution occurred," the company added. In October, Moy Park reported revenue of £2.03 billion for 2023, up 10.7% on the previous year (£1.83 billion). Moy Park, which is Northern Ireland's largest private sector business and one of Europe's leading poultry producers, also said that operating profits rose by 151% to £75.3 million (2022: £30 million). The company, which was acquired by US-based Pilgrim's Pride Group in 2017, said profit after tax in 2023 was recorded at £55.8 million, up from £19.8 million a year previously. 'Unrelenting focus on cost control, excellent customer relationships and a culture of constant innovation in an ever changing competitive landscape mitigated some of these challenges,' the company said.
Belfast Telegraph
05-08-2025
- Business
- Belfast Telegraph
‘We're still very proudly Northern Irish' says Pilgrim's Europe following restructure
Pilgrim's Europe, which formerly traded as Moy Park here before a recent restructure, heads the Ulster Business Top 100 Northern Ireland Companies 2025, in association with KPMG There's a fresh name at the helm of this year's Top 100. But it's certainly no newcomer to the Northern Ireland marketplace, or the annual business list.
Belfast Telegraph
05-08-2025
- Business
- Belfast Telegraph
Ulster Business Top 100 2025 full list: profits soar by 26%
The Ulster Business Top 100 Northern Ireland Companies 2025, in association with KPMG, charts the success stories of our largest businesses – ranked by turnover. Sales remained almost flat, comparing results year-on-year – sitting at a total of £35.6bn. But pre-tax profits rose to £1.86bn – up 26.1%, from £1.47bn. And Pilgrim's Europe has topped the list this year – the poultry giant which formerly traded as Moy Park. 'This year has seen an increase in year-on-year profit with profit margin for the Top 100 companies increasing from a margin of 4.1% to a margin of 5.2%, with total profits now sitting at £1.86bn compared to £1.47bn for the corresponding companies in their prior year,' Jonathan Cushley, who compiled the list, said. Johnny Hanna, partner in charge at KPMG in Northern Ireland, said: 'The release of the Ulster Business Top 100 Northern Ireland Companies acts as an important benchmark to the corporate year. It holds a mirror up to our largest firms, gives us insight into our most important sectors and takes the temperature of the economy. The growth in profits over the last year is testament to the innovation and tenacity of the Top 100 and bodes well for the future. 'With the added benefit of dual market access to the UK and European Union, expectations of a more favourable environment for businesses selling into the US and the potential for a cut in corporation tax in Northern Ireland, the table is set for continued success in the coming years.' Some of the newcomers to this year's list include MCMU Holdings Ltd, Nelipak Healthcare Packaging Ltd, and Huhtamaki Foodservice Delta Ltd. John Mulgrew, editor of Ulster Business, said: 'This year's list shows strong performances from many of our leading firms, and in particular, indicates improving margins in some cases, resulting in more substantial pre-tax profits, while sales are essentially flat. 'While it's not a race to billion, we now have seven firms cracking that turnover mark, while Pilgrim's Europe is the only firm here to hit the £2bn sales point. 'But it's also the many other firms making the list which are key to Northern Ireland and, along with our SMEs and micro businesses, remain the engine of our economy here.'
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Belfast City Women's 10K 2025 official results LIVE
On Sunday 22nd June thousands of runners and walkers will be gathering at the Titanic Quarter to participate in the Moy Park Belfast City Women's 10K. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-time participant, the Moy Park Belfast City Women's 10K promises to be a memorable event, celebrating fitness amongst a community of strong and supportive women. Advertisement Participants and supporters can access live results and verified times and also track runners progress in real-time during the race by entering the details in the results tracker below. READ MORE: Rory McIlroy says he feels like he's living two different lives with Erica Stoll and golf READ MORE: Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll's huge decision on future was leaked by US Open winner Should you have any queries in relation to results, please contact Results@ Belfast Live are the proud official digital media partner for the Moy Park Belfast City Women's 10K. A massive well done to everyone who has taken part! For all the latest news, visit the Belfast Live homepage here and sign up to our daily newsletter here.
BBC News
30-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Anwick chicken biogas plant 'would kill village' say locals
An action group says building a biogas plant fuelled by chicken droppings near their homes would "kill the village".The proposed site on the outskirts of Anwick, Lincolnshire, would process 120,000 tonnes of faeces and feedstock waste to produce gas pumped into the national online petition against the plans has been signed by over 600 people, with concerns including the size and smell of the Steam Bioenergy said the project would be "a state-of-the-art development with a robust multi-stage odour control system". The proposed plant would include eight digester tanks which are 25m (82ft) tall, as well as a processing building, according to the Local Democracy Reporting have expressed concerns over the nearest homes being located only 200m away. Elaine Coulson, Anwick Action Group leader and chair of Anwick Parish Council, said: "If this goes ahead, it would kill the village. "Nobody would be able to sell their houses, and nobody would want to come here."It's bad enough having Moy Park on our doorstep, which smells two or three days a week."She added that the action group were concerned on the "sheer size" of the proposed plant, and said it would "over-industrialise our little village". 'Detrimental' Councillor Mervyn Head, who represents the area on North Kesteven District Council, said: "I'm passionate about the environment and I would support this plant in the right location. "But I will not support it when it's detrimental to the residents of Anwick."Stream Bioenergy said it had completed a "detailed odour assessment" that predicted odour levels at neighbouring properties would be "well within accepted limits set for human health and residential amenity."It also said it would not handle or store the waste outside in order to minimise company claimed there would be a maximum of three HGV movements per hour which would have a "negligible" County Council will decide whether to approve the application, which is open for public comment. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
