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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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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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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 ...
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NewsCampylobacter reduction shown in fresh shop-bought chickens
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published the results from its survey on campylobacter bacteria in fresh shop-bought chickens. The results reveal a decrease in the number of birds with the highest level of contamination compared to the same months last year.The current target agreed by industry is for the ...
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NewsLidl recalls chicken thighs
Lidl has recalled its Italiamo Italian Style Chicken Thighs due to incorrect labelling.The recall specifically refers to Lidl’s 450g pack of Italiamo Italian Style Chicken Thighs, which have been incorrectly labelled with a ‘use by’ date of 16th December 2016.The company has displayed point-of-sale recall notices in its stores and ...
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NewsString of acquisitions makes Boparan the UK’s largest grocery supplier
Boparan, parent company of 2 Sisters Food Group, has added £2.5bn of revenue through acquisitions over five years, according to OC&C Strategy Consultants’ annual Food and Drink 150.OC&C Strategy Consultants’ annual Food and Drink 150 is a sector-wide analysis of the financial statements of the top food and soft drinks ...
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NewsBeef bounces back as niche markets duck market pressures
The latest Meat, Fish and Poultry (MFP) figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 16th August 2015, have seen beef and fish avoiding deflation, with smaller areas, driven by duck posting strong growth.Kantar reports barbecue consumption is down 8% annually and sausages, burgers and grills are all seeing ...
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NewsStill time to enter meat products in FMT Food Industry Awards
Last year's winners with host and rugby legend Phil Vickery MBE (centre).Meat and poultry manufacturers still have one last opportunity to enter their innovations in the 2015/2016 Food Management Today Industry Awards.Meat Management and Food Management Today editor, Pamela Brook, said: “Categories include Best Red Meat Product and the Best ...
