In a report, the Belfast Telegraph had claimed the company was considering moving some of its operations to Great Britain over "the fallout from Brexit". However, Dunbia has denied this in a statement.
"The headline and implications of this story are completely untrue," said Jim Dobson, Dunbia's group chief executive. "Dunbia has no plans to move its Northern Ireland operations to Great Britain."
Brexit
The Irish paper ran the story today (12 April), with the headline 'Meat firm Dunbia considering moving some operations to GB amid Brexit concerns', citing delays at ports should border controls be introduced as the motivation. Dobson said the article had caused concern with some members of Dunbia's workforce.
"The journalist who ran the story was told it was factually incorrect, but chose to run the story regardless, causing our staff, farmer suppliers and customers undue worry and stress in the process," he explained. "We are shocked by this disregard for the truth, and have requested a full retraction from the Belfast Telegraph."
The meat processing firm, headquartered in Dungannon, Co Tyrone, has been riddled with speculation recently.
Rumoured
It was rumoured last year that it could be merging with 2 Sisters Food Group, part of the Boparan family, while JBS was also rumoured to be linked with Dunbia, although neither came to fruition.
Just last month, rumours began circulating that Dunbia could be joining forces with Dawn Meats.
Also in March, Jonathan Edwards, MP for Carmarthern East and Dinefwr, wrote to Ken Skates AM, Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure, over allegations that up to 10 jobs had been lost at Dunbia's abattoir in Llanybydder, as a result of the supposed merger.