ABP Food Group
Profile
ABP Food Group is an integrated agrifood business operating 50 manufacturing sites in 7 EU countries. We are structured around 4 divisions and our principal business is in red meat processing (beef and lamb) for retail, wholesale, food service, etc. The remaining divisions look to maximise carcass utilisation into Petfood (C&D), Proteins for Pharma and food ingredients and finally a sizeable renewable energy division (Olleco). Research interest is sustainable proteins.
Competences & Capabilities
Main areas of expertise include:
- Understanding of beef/lamb farming systems and drivers of efficiency across Europe.
- Strong category and consumer understanding of the protein purchaser (meat, fish, poultry and non-meat).
- Environmental sustainability and the drivers of improvements at farm and business level.
- Adding value to animal by-products.
- Brand protection - food authenticity, security and safety of supply chains.
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Partner in the following EIT Food projects
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projectEIT Food North-West, in collaboration with ABP Group and Zoetis, is hosting an event themed “The Role of Livestock in Achieving Net-Zero Targets”. Join us in Dublin, Ireland, on the 16th of March!EIT Food North-West, in collaboration with…
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SeaCH4NGE aims to reduce methane (CH4) emission from cattle and increase product quality.
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This project will expand, adapt & implement 3-D CT scanning technologies to digitise the beef & lamb food chain into a new Connected Food System. It will enable accurate backward feedback to producers to rear more economic &…
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The organic food supply system in Europe must rank among one of the most important in terms of trust. Our citizens make purchasing choices around organic food based on a wide range of issues which include sustainability, ethics, food…
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This project aims at gaining consumer trust through improving the transparency of the supply chain using rapid-reactive and proactive risk management using a combination of technologies such as predictive analytics and multi-analytical…
Focus on Farmers
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Agricultural technologies and innovations offer significant opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of farm businesses, through optimised yields, reduced environmental impact and increased profitability.
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Reducing the environmental footprint of livestock farming
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Using new alternative proteins ingredients to produce high quality meat alternatives
Master in Food Systems
2019 > 2024
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Develop in-depth knowledge about food systems through studying consecutively at three distinct European academic institutions and use your knowledge to drive the future transformation of the food system.
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This project tests the acceptability of novel healthy processed meat products incorporating plant-based ingredients among European consumers.
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