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Food companies create 150 jobs

by www.bbc.co.uk/news - 11/08/2009

Food companies create 150 jobs

"Two food companies in Dungannon, south Tyrone, are to expand creating over 140 new jobs."

McGee butchers will take over the running of an Asda butchery counter in west Belfast which will translate to 100 new posts.

Dunbia, a meat supplier, bought a pork processing company which created 92 new jobs, 44 of which are in Dungannon.

Fermanagh & South Tyrone UUP MLA, Tom Elliott, said the food industry is the backbone of the local economy.

"I pay tribute to both these firms on their initiative and is an example to other firms on what can be achieved by forward thinking and drive," he said.

Dunbia bought Cullybackey pork processing company Stevenson & Co in January 2009.

Stevenson & Co was facing closure and the loss of 100 jobs.

Over the last 6 months the company increased its workforce in both the Ballymena and Dungannon plants.

Mr Elliot said the partnership between McGee and Asda will give shoppers access to locally produced goods.

"These are both very positive and forward looking developments and by creating partnerships with local farmers and major retailers, even more jobs could be created in the district in the future," Mr Elliot added.

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