Dunbia’s Jim Dobson honoured by NI Institute of Directors
At the annual NI Institute of Directors Awards Jim Dobson was named ‘Large Company Director of the Year.’ Dobson was honoured alongside eight other business leaders who were deemed to have made significant and valuable contributions to the success of their companies and typify excellence in leadership and corporate governance. The judges said of Jim: “The panel were hugely impressed with Jim’s entrepreneurial spirit, having led an...
British Poultry Council wants clear labelling
In response to the piece in the Guardian on Friday around “Chicken tumbling to add water – a widespread industrial practice,” the British Poultry Council has issued the following statement: “It is important that consumers know where their chicken comes from, how it has been reared, and what sort of preparation has taken place before it reaches the supermarket shelves. Labelling should be clear, informative, and...
New report reveals animal welfare high on business agenda
The second report of the Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare has applauded Coop Group (Switzerland), Marks & Spencer, Arla, Marfrig, Royal FrieslandCampina, Sainsbury’s, VION and Waitrose for the notable improvements they have made in their farm animal welfare related management and reporting approach over the past year. The Benchmark report has been produced with the expertise and support of leading animal welfare...
NPA praises supermarket post horsegate
The English pig industry’s latest survey of supermarket shelves shows retailers have increased their support for British-farmed pork, ham and sausages over the past 12 months. The Porkwatch survey, which is conducted every two months, records the number of product lines that supermarkets allocate to British pork and pork products. All retailers have increased their British lines in some categories and some have improved across the...
Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef website wins top national award
A website promoting Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef has won a top national award. The website which has two addresses – eatwelshlamb.co.uk and eatwelshbeef.co.uk – is run by Welsh red meat promotion agency Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC). It won the award for the Best Educational, Media and Advertising Site during a ceremony in London. Organised by Sitecore, the awards recognise companies that exemplify a commitment to delivering customer experiences...
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