The ABP Food Group - one of Europe's largest processors and suppliers - said that, as a result of new tests two days ago, "the responsible course of action is to suspend all production at the Silvercrest plant in County Monaghan with immediate effect".

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"This investment really demonstrates our confidence in the medium to long-term, " says ABP's Steven Young.

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Both Dalepak - based near Northallerton in North Yorkshire - and Silvercrest are part of the ABP Food Group.

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