All Chicken articles – Page 10
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NewsAmazonFresh launches in London
Amazon has today launched its AmazonFresh service to consumers based in London, meaning residents in the capital can do an online grocery shop for fresh meat and other food items via the shopping website.A variety of meat and poultry products are now available to order through AmazonFresh.Originally only available in ...
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NewsCampylobacter levels down in poultry, says FSA survey
A survey undertaken by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has shown that campylobacter bacteria has decreased in whole chilled UK-produced birds compared to the same quarter in 2015. The number of birds with the highest levels of contamination has also dropped.The survey, taken for the January to March quarter, indicates ...
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NewsMeat and poultry volume sales rise
Fresh primary meat and poultry volume sales have risen, the latest Meat, Fish and Poultry (MFP) figures from Kantar Worldpanel for the 12 weeks ending 24th April 2016 have revealed.Volume sales of chicken increased 5.3% year-on year, turkey sales were up 9.9%, beef sales were up 1.0%, whilst pork volumes ...
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Argo Poultry recalls Whole Cooked Chicken
Argo Poultry has instigated a recall for its Whole Cooked Chickens as the company has been producing and selling products with a shelf-life that is beyond the validated shelf-life.The recall specifically refers to all sizes of Argo Poultry’s Whole Cooked Chickens with dates between 20th April 2016 and 4th May ...
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NewsAsda recalls product due to presence of salmonella
Asda has recalled its Chicken & Sweetcorn Pasta Salad due to the presence of salmonella, a bacterium that can cause food poisoning.The recall specifically refers to Asda’s 400g Chicken & Sweetcorn Pasta Salad with a use-by date of 23rd April 2016.The company has displayed product recall notices in stores selling ...
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NewsFSA suspends campylobacter survey
The Foods Standards Agency (FSA) has temporarily suspended its testing for campylobacter levels on chickens bought from shops and supermarkets.Currently the FSA tests campylobacter levels by measuring the amount of the bug on the neck skin of the chicken, generally the most contaminated part of the bird. However the FSA ...
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NewsBPC reveals drop in poultry antibiotics use
The British Poultry Council (BPC) has published a report on its strategy for responsible use of antibiotics including its data from 2012-2015.The BPC Antibiotic Stewardship Scheme, which compiled the report, was established by the BPC in 2011 to bring together expertise from poultry producers and leading poultry veterinarians.It claims to ...
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NewsBPC to take control of animal welfare regulations for poultry industry
Following conservative ministers plan to repeal official guidance on animal welfare standards, the British Poultry Council (BPC) is to gain control of animal welfare regulations in the poultry industry.The guidance will be published on 27th April after it has been through the parliamentary process, revoking the statutory code.In a statement ...
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News2 Sisters Food Group announces in-house promotion
2 Sisters Food Group, a leading UK food manufacturer, has promoted Jonathan Russell to director of group procurement.Russell has been promoted to director of group procurement at 2 Sisters Food Group.In his new role, Russell will be responsible for the company’s £1.5 billion a year purchasing budget and for managing ...
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NewsTesco launches new own-label meat and poultry brands
Tesco has recently launched seven new own-label brands in the produce, meat and poultry categories, which, according to the multiple retailer, will offer “great quality and better prices.”The company says the new brands will be competitively priced and will in many cases either match or beat competitor prices.Pork products will ...
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NewsCargill to stop producing Asda poultry
Global agri-food business, Cargill, will cease its production of Bread and Battered (B&B) products for Asda at its poultry processing plant in Yazor Road, Hereford, effective 1st June 2016.In a statement issued from the company it said: “This extremely difficult situation follows the disappointing loss of the Asda B&B business ...
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Spar (UK) recalls Tikka Chicken Chunks
Spar (UK) Ltd has recalled its Tikka Chicken Chunks due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause foodborne illness.The recall specifically refers to Spar (UK)’s 140g pack of Tikka Chicken Chunks with a use by date of 24th February 2016.Although the product has expired, the product is suitable ...
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NewsMinced beef prices drop
Research from comparison website mysupermarket.co.uk has revealed that grocery prices have fallen to their lowest level in more than a year, with minced beef dropping 2.77%.According to the research the cost of a basket of 35 popular products cost £84.83 in February, the lowest recorded price since the mySupermarket Groceries ...
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Tribunal on machine slaughter for halal
It has been proposed that The Muslim Arbitration Tribunal (MAT) will judge as to whether it is acceptable as a policy to slaughter halal by machines in the poultry industry.Food described as halal is required to have been slaughtered according to Islamic Shariah (law). Food Standards Agency (FSA) guidance published ...
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NewsTesco reduces levels of Campylobacter in chicken
Figures released from Tesco have revealed a continued reduction in levels of Campylobacter in its fresh chicken.According to the multiple retailer, it is on course to meet the target that it set itself last summer, which will deliver a reduction in the presence of Campylobacter at the highest level in ...
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NewsMoy Park announces major investment in skills
Poultry processor Moy Park has announced a major £8m investment in a strategic multi-year skills programme to support the growth of the company as a leading European food business.Moy Park's Mike Mullan.The skills growth programme, which will be supported by a £1.4m grant from Invest Northern Ireland, covers a comprehensive ...
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NewsAldi to promote Scottish meat
Promotional events at three Aldi stores in Scotland will be taking place over the next few weeks to promote Scottish produce, including Scottish beef, lamb and chicken.The events will promote the Scotch label and Red Tractor standards, as well as educating shoppers about the story of Scottish farming.Shoppers will receive ...
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Lytham Foods recalls chicken tikka sandwiches
Lytham Foods has recalled its chicken tikka sandwiches due to the possible presence of salmonella.The precautionary measure has been taken by the company due to the risk of salmonella in the tikka powder ingredient used to manufacture the product.According to the Food Standards Agency, it is understood that the supplier ...
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Easy Eats UK Ltd recalls products with possible presence of salmonella
Easy Eats UK Ltd has recalled its chicken tikka sandwiches, wraps and fillers due to the possible presence of salmonella in the tikka powder ingredient used in manufacture.The recall specifically refers to Easy Eats’ chicken tikka sandwiches with a use-by date of 15th February 2016, and its chicken tikka wraps ...
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NewsChicken welfare linked to safer meat
The RSPCA has announced a move which they claim will not only improve the welfare of millions of chickens - under its RSPCA Assured label - but should also make meat safer.From 1st January farmers rearing to RSPCA welfare standards will not be permitted to thin their flocks.From the new ...
