Food giant delivers £128.4m post-tax profits in first year post-merger with NI investment at core of growth strategy

Pilgrim's Europe posts strong FY24 results in first year post-integration, with Ballymena, Craigavon and Dungannon at heart of £40m poultry expansion amid NI planning challenges

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Claire Cartmill Business Reporter On a wet and windy day, there's nothing better than scrolling through the Business section of the News Letter. And we've got just the stories to brighten your day. Food giant Pilgrim's Europe has posted an impressive £128.4 million in post-tax profits in its first year following a major merger, with investment in Northern Ireland playing a central role in its growth strategy. Meanwhile, local construction firm Gilbert-Ash continues its upward trajectory, reporting profits close to £7 million and a turnover exceeding £268 million — a strong performance in a competitive sector. In Belfast, delivery firm Evri has announced a £1.3 million investment in a new depot, creating over 650 jobs and establishing the site as a vital cross-border gateway in the post-Brexit landscape. And there's more cause for celebration as a number of outstanding Northern Ireland businesses have been recognised by Deloitte at the prestigious Ireland's Best Managed Companies Awards. As always, we want to hear from you! If you're marking a business milestone, announcing a new appointment, or know of a fantastic local business we should feature in our Love Your Local spotlight — get in touch. Drop us a line at claire.cartmill@jpress.co.uk or use our business@newsletter.co.uk. Keep up the great work, Claire x       NI at centre of food giant's growth strategy as firm posts £128m profit           Business news           NI construction firm reports profits to almost £7million plus a turnover topping £268million           £6m investment turns NId derelict site into a digital powerhouse for AI, entrepreneurship, and global connectivity           NI engineering firm powers up with bold new global rebrand           Co Armagh woman takes senior role at top global law firm..'I look forward to working with clients'           Evri creates over 650 jobs with £1.3m investment in Belfast depot as cross-border gateway post-Brexit           Minister brands red tape main enemy of decades-delayed £60m Bangor seafront revamp           Boss of NI firm quizzed over mail-order knives at public inquiry into Southport murders           NI family-run healthcare provider launches £5m investment drive up to new 500 jobs                 Love Your Local               Meet the Northern Ireland mum, and her daughter, who are taking on Prada and Gucci one handbag at a time...'I'm excited about what's to come'     ​NI food and drink artisans head to Dingle for new business in Ireland                 Community news                     Nine days. Dozens of venues. Endless flavour. Dive into Belfast's tastiest week of the year..'It goes far beyond good food, it is about hospitality, local producers, talented chefs, supporting local jobs'             M&S expands Click & Collect convenience at new Northern Ireland outlet..'This rollout allows us to reach more customers'     Tesco expands bakery range with 31 new products from some of NI's best-loved producers                   View more news

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