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British beef manufacturer ABP acquires Scottish sausage plant.


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"We have been enthusiastic to gain a foothold in sausage manufacturing, and the Glasgow plant gives us a base from which to quickly expand production in both frozen and fresh sausage manufacture," said an ABP spokesperson. "We see great potential in this sector of the food market. The existing customer base has welcomed our acquisition."

According to Euromonitor, frozen processed poultry has registered strong growth in recent years, stimulated by its fulfillment of major consumer demands for healthier, premium products.
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Title Annotation:Poultry & Meat Matters; Anglo Beef Processors
Publication:Quick Frozen Foods International
Article Type:Brief Article
Geographic Code:4EUUK
Date:Oct 1, 2004
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