ABP Reviews Waterford Operations as Supply Tightens
ABP Opens Redundancy Talks with 230 Staff at Waterford Site
ABP has begun a formal redundancy consultation with around 230 employees at its cutting and deboning facility in Waterford, citing tightening livestock supplies and rising operational costs.
According to reporting by Agriland, the consultation relates to the company’s beef processing operations, where reduced cattle throughput is placing sustained pressure on margins.
The move follows a broader pattern of restructuring across parts of the Irish processing sector, as cattle numbers remain subdued and competition for finished stock intensifies. Lower availability of livestock has forced some processors to reassess plant capacity and operational efficiency.
ABP stated that the consultation process is ongoing and that it will engage with employee representatives as part of the review. The development highlights continued volatility within the Irish beef processing landscape as supply constraints reshape factory operations.
Source: Agriland | 12 February 2026
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