WH Group’s move to offload US pork producer exposed to slowdown in China, Trump tariffs and a taste for fresh meat
Historic meat and fish markets were due to be combined at a facility in Dagenham
Market workers refuse to be relocated 14 miles from city centre to make way for £337mn historical venue
Plans to redesign Smithfield meat market as a tourist haven will destroy the soul of the site
Beijing could exploit any Trump over-reach in a bar-room punch-up over tariffs
Trend towards higher meat consumption globally is clear. As societies get richer, diets add protein
Chairman says group is considering a float as the commodities cycle might be about to turn
Meat is the new coal as China’s calorie intake rises
Why does a pork producer need 29 banks to list?
Could dairy deals be next on China’s shopping list?
