All Chicken articles – Page 8
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NewsMoy Park boosts production with multi-million pound investment
A multi-million pound investment by poultry processor, Moy Park, in its Ashbourne facility has enabled the site to produce one million chickens per week.The company recently completed a £4 million investment at the premises, which included the installation of new processing and cutting lines, advanced chilling, software and hardware equipment, ...
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NewsNew H5N8 avian flu case confirmed in Lincolnshire
A new case of H5N8 avian influenza has been confirmed in a flock of turkeys at a farm in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire.This follows confirmation of the disease in a flock of turkeys on a nearby farm on 16th December 2016. According to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs ...
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NewsChristmas drives volume growth in meat categories
The latest Kantar Worldpanel Meat, Fish and Poultry (MFP) figures for the 12 weeks ending 1st January 2017 have revealed volume growth in all macro categories. According to MFP, beef and chicken volumes continue to grow, with beef volume sales recording a 6.7% year-on-year change and chicken volumes seeing a ...
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FSA and FSS warn consumers about ‘potentially unsafe’ MDA products
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) are warning consumers to not eat a number of food products supplied by MDA Products Ltd as the products have been repackaged in unapproved premises and are therefore potentially unsafe.The warning applies to all products of animal origin packed and ...
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NewsButchers and multiple retailers enjoy a buoyant Christmas
Christmas meat sales for 2016 offered up some promising results for many butchers up and down the country, as well as the major retailers.Roger Kelsey, the National Federation of Meat and Food Traders’ chief executive, told Meat Management: “Christmas trade was very good with sales around the same as last ...
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NewsButchers urged to increase Christmas security
Any establishment selling poultry and meat in the run up to Christmas can be vulnerable to burglary and theft.Police have suggested some simple measures independent meat retailers can take to help to deter intruders and reduce the chance of becoming a victim of crime:- Be alert to any unusual or ...
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NewsWinners celebrate at British Poultry Council Awards
The poultry industry gathered at the House of Commons yesterday (6th December) to recognise the great and the good working across the sector.The British Poultry Council Awards winners at the House of Commons.The British Poultry Council (BPC) Awards are held annually and celebrate those that have dedicated their entire careers ...
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NewsPrevention Zone declared to protect England from Avian Flu
The Government chief vet has declared a Prevention Zone introducing enhanced biosecurity requirements for poultry and captive birds, helping protect them from a strain of Avian Flu circulating in mainland Europe. The zone covers England and will remain in place for 30 days.Keepers of poultry and other captive birds are ...
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NewsMeat industry gets involved in Black Friday
Retailers across the UK embraced Black Friday (25th November) by creating unique offers to draw consumers into their stores. The meat industry was no exception, with retailers and butchers offering deals on quality products.One example this year was Muscle Food, an online food retailer promoting nutrition and healthy living. The ...
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NewsKantar reports volume increase in chicken and beef
The latest Meat, Fish and Poultry (MFP) figures from Kantar Worldpanel have been released, and show volume growth across the board.The report covers the 12 week period ending 6th November 2016, and shows that all macro categories are back in volume growth, except sliced cooked meats.Within fresh primary meat and ...
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NewsChicken shows volume growth
The latest Meat, Fish and Poultry (MFP) figures from Kantar Worldpanel for the 12 weeks ending 9th October have revealed that chicken is the only major category still showing volume growth, with beef and turkey moving from growth in the last period to decline.According to Kantar Wordpanel chicken volumes grew ...
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NewsFast sales volume growth for chicken
Shops may have started to put out their festive and autumnal displays, but the summer trends when it comes to Meat, Fish and Poultry (MFP) figures from Kantar Worldpanel for the 12 weeks ending the 11th September 2016.Fresh primary meat and poultry continues to see a growth in volume, but ...
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NewsBPC addresses ‘antibiotic-resistant e.coli in supermarket meat’ study
The British Poultry Council has responded to a study commissioned by Save our Antibiotics which claims there are ‘extremely high levels of e.coli resistant to essential antibiotics for treating serious human e. coli infections on British supermarket chicken and pork’.The research found ‘soaring levels’ of resistance in chicken meat, with ...
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NewsHave you entered your meat products into the FMT Food Industry Awards?
Meat and poultry manufacturers still have a chance to enter their products into the 2017 Food Management Industry Awards, before the entry deadline of Friday 9th September.The 2016 FMT Food Industry Awards' winners with host and chef Mark Hix (centre).As well as the Best Red Meat Product and Best Poultry ...
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NewsPoultry producer supports London homeless project
An east Yorkshire poultry producer showed its caring side when it sponsored a global humanitarian charity for a major fundraiser in London recently.Middleton-on-the-Wolds-based poultry business, T.Soanes & Son was chosen as a sponsor by Action Against Hunger, the official charity partner to the Taste of London festival, which took place ...
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NewsConsumers call for more action on campylobacter
Consumers are calling for more action to be taken to tackle campylobacter, new research from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has revealed.According to the report, Consumer Acceptability of Campylobacter Levels in Chicken, two thirds of consumers think the industry should continue to reduce campylobacter beyond the agreed current target of ...
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NewsBurger and sausage sales drop
Despite the upturn in the weather last month, burgers and sausages have seen depressed volumes, the latest Meat, Fish and Poultry (MFP) figures from Kantar Worldpanel for the 12 weeks ending 17th July 2016 have revealed.The figures suggest that consumers are moving to primary products or using sous vide BBQ ...
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NewsFaccenda Foods and Dartmouth Foods announce cooked poultry joint venture
Faccenda Foods and Dartmouth Foods have announced the creation of a new joint venture that will combine the companies’ cooked poultry operations.The new partnership, which will begin by focusing on the duck market, is said to be targeting a secure supply, clear provenance, as well as a significant increase in ...
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Mattessons recalls chicken products
Mattessons has recalled certain batches of its Roast Chicken Flavour Fridge Raider products as they may contain pieces of plastic.The recall specifically refers to:Mattessons Fridge Raiders Roast Chicken Flavour, 3x25g multipack with all use-by dates between 24th July 2016 and 5th August 2016;Mattessons Fridge Raiders Roast Chicken Flavour, 5x25g multipack ...
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NewsMeat pies come out on top
Research commissioned by online market research company, OnePoll, has revealed that shepherd’s pie, steak and ale, cottage pie and steak and kidney all come out in the top five of Britain’s best loved pies. The study of 2,000 people saw shepherd’s pie come in second behind apple pie, followed by ...
