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NewsHigh Court dismisses activist group poultry production claims
The High Court has dismissed an appeal by activist group The Humane League following its previous dismissal of the group’s claims that the Defra Secretary was acting unlawfully in allowing so-called ‘fast-growing chickens.’
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NewsPoultry business fined after faking disease certificates
A poultry business has received a £50,000 fine for falsifying Salmonella testing certificates.
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NewsAldi to provide chickens with 20% more space
UK discounter Aldi has announced that it is set to introduce new stocking density requirements for its fresh chicken suppliers.
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NewsFSA says meat from Kent cutting plant "may be unsafe"
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has announced that products supplied by a Kent cutting plant should be removed from the market because of "food safety concerns".The FSA has asked businesses stocking Block and Cleaver meat products to recall them from sale. | Picture: ING Images.The Block and Cleaver cutting plant ...
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NewsShelfWatch finds UK discounters stock the most Scottish meat
Phase Two of the National Farmers' Union (NFU) Scotland ShelfWatch survey has been published, finding a 10.9% increase of own-label Scottish beef stocked in retailers compared to the Phase One results.A total of 90.9% of own-label lamb in Lidl was Scottish.The ShelfWatch survey, which was conducted by an independent research ...
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NewsTesco to rear chickens to higher welfare standards
UK retailer Tesco has announced that it will be rearing its fresh chicken to higher welfare standards.The change will provide Tesco chickens with 20% more space.Tesco said that all the fresh chicken in its core ranges would be grown with 20% more space than the industry standard, which it said ...
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NewsSainsbury's cuts down on plastic packaging for chicken products
UK retailer Sainsbury's has introduced a number of packaging changes across its own-brand chicken lines as part of its plan to reduce plastic packaging.Sainsbury's said the new cardboard packaging would save 300 tonnes of plastic a year.Sainsbury's is rolling out cardboard trays across its Taste the Difference and by Sainsbury's ...
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NewsWaitrose commits to regeneratively farmed meat by 2035
UK retailer Waitrose has said it is committing to supporting its farmers to move to regenerative farming practices to help "boost financial resilience" and combat the effects of climate change.L-R: James Bailey, Waitrose; Professor Carol Wagstaffe, University of Reading; Charlotte Di Cello, Waitrose; and David Webster, LEAF.The move comes in ...
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NewsStephanie Hildon takes over as Ginsters MD
Following Sam Mitchell's move to MD of Savoury Pastry at Samworth Brothers, Stephanie Hildon will be taking over as managing director of Cornwall-based pastry company Ginsters.Stephanie Hildon, incoming MD at Ginsters.Ginsters produces Cornish pasties, cajun chicken bakes, sausage rolls and steak slices from its manufacturing facility in Cornwall.Sam Mitchell, outgoing ...
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NewsDPHA seizes 3.4 tonnes of illegal meat days before BTOM implementation
Over 3.4 tonnes of illegal meat was seized at the border in Dover over the weekend, just days before the implementation of the latest phase of the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM).DPHA said the illegal meat included 54 sheep carcasses, found in two vehicles from Romania.The seizures came from a ...
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NewsMore than half of mealtimes include meat as a "staple"
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has found that according to Kantar Usage panel, meat remains a "mealtime staple" for families.Kantar data showed 27.8% of lunch and evening meals featured red meat, while sandwiches remained the top choice for lunches.The trade body said that meat had risen in popularity ...
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NewsPrinces Group appoints new chief executive
Simon Harrison has been appointed chief executive officer of global food business Princes Group.Simon Harrison, incoming Princes Group CEO.Harrison previously served as deputy managing director at Princes in June 2023, and the business said his work has led to "record trading performance" across the last year. Princes manufactures a range ...
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NewsNFU Scotland welcomes mandatory legislation to tackle Avian Influenza
National Farmers' Union (NFU) Scotland has welcomed the announcement of new legislation requiring all bird keepers to register their flocks.Robert Thompson, chair of the NFU Scotland Poultry Working Group.The mandatory requirement follows a long-running campaign driven by the "continued threat" of Avian Influenza to Scottish poultry, and orders all bird ...
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NewsAvara performance in line with expectations despite "tough" trading climate
UK poultry supplier Avara Foods has published its results for the financial year ending May 2023, stating that despite an overall loss, turnover saw an improvement of £3.3 million on last year.Andy Dawkins, CEO of Avara Foods.The company said it had shown an increase in turnover to over £1.5 billion, ...
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NewsWelsh Government lifts ban on chicken and turkey gatherings
Dr Richard Irvine, Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales, has announced the Welsh Government has lifted the ban on gatherings of Galliforme birds such as pheasants, chickens and turkeys.Gatherings of Galliforme birds such as chickens, turkeys and pheasants will now be permitted, as long as organisers meet the requirements of a ...
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NewsPoultry producers face "uncertain future" - NFU survey
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) has carried out a survey looking at poultry production over the last two years, revealing that producers face an "uncertain future" without greater Government support and supply chain reform.The NFU survey looked at the impact of the past two years on poultry production and farmers' ...
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NewsAldi offers the most Scottish meat products - Shelfwatch
The Scotland supermarket Shelfwatch survey carried out by independent researchers on behalf of National Farmers' Union (NFU) Scotland has concluded, finding that discounter Aldi offered the largest proportion of Scottish produce overall.The survey found that Aldi had the largest percentage of Scottish produce overall.A total of 71 stores across Scotland ...
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NewsMorrisons to improve chicken welfare standards by November 2024
UK supermarket Morrisons has announced that by November 2024 all of its own-brand fresh chicken will be grown with over 20% more space than the industry standard of 38kg/m2 as part of its "journey to improve and enhance animal welfare standards".Morrisons is aiming to grow all of its own-brand chicken ...
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NewsMore consumers to pick alternative roasts this Christmas
According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), shoppers may be more likely to purchase "cheaper meats" like gammon and chicken over the traditional turkey this Christmas.AHDB predicts a rise in consumers opting for gammon and chicken instead of turkey this year.The AHDB has predicted that due to cost-of-living ...
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NewsBPC report outlines 'vision for poultry industry'
The British Poultry Council (BPC) has released its latest report, 2024 and Beyond, outlining its course towards developing a "new and healthy context for British food production".Richard Griffiths, chief executive of the British Poultry Council.'2024 and Beyond' proposes action towards solutions to the business critical issues that have "shaped this ...
