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Dawn Farms to create 150 jobs for Naas, Co. Kildare

Written by Robert McHugh, on 24th Feb 2017. Posted in Agriculture

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It was announced today that Dawn Farms is to create 150 new jobs over the next five years.

The investment by Dawn Farms which will amount to over €25m over the period is focussed on enhancing the company’s R&D capabilities at its Meat Science & Innovation Centre in Naas and is supported by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation through Enterprise Ireland.

Dawn Farms is one of Europe’s leading suppliers of cooked and fermented meat ingredients to international foodservice chains and food manufacturers.

Speaking today, CEO of Dawn Farms, Larry Murrin said, "Today’s announcement is major vote of confidence in our people, our innovation process and our customers who are involved at every stage. This investment will enhance our capacity to research trends, to develop new products and exciting new production technologies while ensuring that the highest standards of food safety and security are upheld. Typically the new roles will be at least graduate level, with opportunities for more highly qualified food scientists, meat technologists and those with culinary expertise to join the company."

Source: www.businessworld.ie

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