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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Brazilian firm will be hoping to gain control of the remaining 18% of the company.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Evidence supplied by the Animal Justice Project of Northmoor Farm piglets that have been allegedly "thumped" to death as part of its investigation.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Bernard Matthews Foods Derby specialises in poultry products.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A potential link has been drawn to buckwheat, and Years is now reformulating its meals.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[While a number of meat processors are exploring more sustainable packaging options, effective tray sealing and leak detection remains a key consideration for those relying on established modified atmosphere packaging (MAP). Pictured: Ishida's Airscan leak detection system.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Biosecurity threats at Britain’s borders cannot wait for Government to conclude EU negotiations, a committee of MPs has warned.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Irish meat manufacturer, Kepak, has successfully completed a digital overhaul in a “significant step” to future-proof its business operations.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[All-out strike action at the Anglo Beef Processing UK (ABP) factory in Craigavon, Northern Ireland, has been suspended following the receipt of an improved offer.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Niall Browne, Chief Executive of Dawn Meats is pleased by the new strategic partnership with Alliance Group.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Workers at Anglo Beef Processors UK (ABP) Craigavon plant are set to strike over a pay deal.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The GFI is partnering with Tufts University Center for Cellular Agriculture (TUCCA) to make these available for public use.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Article/2025/10/17/waitrose-commits-to-tackling-seafood-carbon-emissions/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Waitrose & Partners commits to tackling seafood carbon emissions]]></image:caption>
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