All AIMS articles
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NewsAIMS calls on DHSC to review FSA meat inspection system
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers has published a report in which it suggests up to £22 million in potential savings could be made to benefit the UK meat industry.
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NewsAIMS challenges FSA levy charges
Roythornes Solicitors, acting on behalf of AIMS, has commenced legal action challenging the charges that the FSA are levying on the meat industry.
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NewsNew Master appointed by The York Butchers’ Gild
Dr Jason Aldiss BEM, executive director of AIMS, has been chosen as the new Master of The York Butchers’ Gild.
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OpinionLet’s talk balanced
Norman Bagley of AIMS is out to redress the balance when it comes to the flak AHDB has come in for, and this time it’s not from him!
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NewsCall for personal meat product imports ban to prevent FMD spread
AIMS has issued an urgent call for the UK Government to implement a comprehensive ban on all personal imports of meat products derived from pigs and ruminants.
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NewsJason Feeney CBE joins AIMS as non-executive director
Former CEO of the Food Standards Agency, Jason Feeney CBE has joined trade body, AIMS, as a non-executive director.
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NewsAIMS’ new executive director takes the helm
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers’ new executive director, Dr Jason Aldiss has pledged to maintain the direction that has shaped the association for the last 24 years under the leadership of Norman Bagley.
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NewsPickstock new abattoir proposal to create 60 new jobs
Plans for the construction of new abattoir in Scotland by beef processor Pickstock is set to provide up to 60 new jobs and reduce travelling times for livestock.
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NewsAutumn Budget “a bad Budget for farm confidence”
Government has announced the Autumn Budget, as industry finds the changes will add costs to “already steep margins”.
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NewsAIMS finds ‘Our Food 2023’ report “misleading”
AIMS has said it “strongly disagrees” with recent claims from the FSA and FSS that food standards will drop without the constant presence of veterinarians in meat establishments.
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NewsMore poultry markets open up
AIMS has welcomed the opening of the South Korean market for poultry meat exports.
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OpinionA System in Need of Reform
Executive Director at AIMS, Jason Aldiss, looks at the value of meat inspection in abattoirs.
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NewsWarning that proposed increased abattoir costs by FSA are “excessive and dangerous”
AIMS veterinary director, Peter Hewson, has warned that the FSA’s proposed changes to increase OV and inspectors would: “Single-handedly destroy the foundations of the meat industry.”
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NewsIndustry supports Government’s decision to drop ‘not for EU’ labelling
Defra has stopped the implementation of ‘not for EU’ labelling, following consultation from industry.
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NewsRemoving OC discounts poses “serious challenge” to abattoir sector
Meat industry trade bodies have warned of the potentially “serious impact” on food producers if current discounts on official controls in abattoirs are dropped.
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NewsDr Jason Aldiss appointed AIMS executive director
Dr Jason Aldiss BEM BVSc MRCVS has been appointed executive director of the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS).
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News“Inaccuracy in vet controls is crippling industry”, says AIMS
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) has urged UK Government to negotiate a veterinary agreement with the EU as an “urgent priority”.
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NewsAIMS questions the use of AI to influence food purchases
AIMS has warned of potential hidden bias in Tesco AI suggestions, as supermarket boss Ken Murphy announced Tesco was considering its use to “promote healthier products”.
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NewsAIMS requests Government funding for ASF testing on behalf of Ukraine
AIMS along with Mykola Babenko, CEO of the MIA in Ukraine, has called on Baroness Hayman to provide the Ukrainian pig industry with Government funding.
