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NewsBoparan Holdings profits down in full year results
Boparan Holdings, the parent company for 2 Sisters Food Group, has seen operating profits drop in the fourth quarter of 2016-17, with margins “severely affected by further inflation and foreign exchange on commodities and one-off costs”.Operating profit fell to £15.4 million in the final quarter of 2016-17, compared to £29.3 ...
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NewsOfficial Veterinarians’ decisions to be appealed in two stages
The Food Standard Agency’s (FSA) chief executive, Jason Feeney, announced during the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) conference a two-stage appeal system, which will be provided when slaughterhouse operators are unwilling to voluntarily surrender carcases that Official Veterinarians have declared unfit.FSA chief executive Jason Feeney.The procedure unveiled by Feeney ...
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NewsCampylobacter levels continue to drop
Campylobacter levels have continued to fall in the last period of the third annual Food Standards Agency (FSA) survey, with chickens positive for the bacteria at any level being down to 54% in 2016/17, from 73.2% in 2014/15 when the surveys began.The survey, which was based on a total of ...
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NewsCargill and Faccenda Foods agree to a poultry joint venture
Cargill and Faccenda Foods have announced a new joint venture focused on chicken, turkey and duck, which will see both companies take an equal shareholding.The new company will be a standalone business, with Cargill’s fresh chicken business in the UK joining Faccenda’s fresh chicken, turkey and duck business to form ...
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NewsMoy Park acquired by Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation
American food company Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation has announced it has acquired Moy Park from JBS S.A., in a deal valuing the equity interest of Moy Park at approximately $1 billion (£790 million) and implying an enterprise value of approximately $1.3 billion (or approximately £1.0 billion).Moy Park's Dungannon Factory.The move will ...
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NewsFood supply chain voices Brexit labour concerns
Trade bodies from across the food supply chain have published a survey on the sector’s Brexit priorities from a workplace perspective, warning that an “abrupt reduction” in the number of EU workers would cause “significant disruption” to the industry.Ian Wright CBE, director general of FDF.The survey, co-ordinated by the Food ...
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NewsUK Sausage Week unveils celebrity ambassador
The organisers of UK Sausage Week have unveiled the celebrity face endorsing the 2017 event.Eric Knowles has been confirmed as the celebrity ambassador for UK Sausage Week 2017.Antiques expert and TV presenter Eric Knowles will be showing his support for sausages throughout the week-long initiative and will present the winning ...
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NewsUK Sausage Week set to boost trade promotion this autumn
Meat Management has revealed the launch of UK Sausage Week, following the cancellation of this year’s British Sausage Week by AHDB.UK Sausage Week will take place starting Monday 30th October and will conclude on Bonfire Night – Sunday 5th November. The event is designed to replace the usual autumn British ...
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NewsBest of the UK meat industry honoured at Meat Management Industry Awards
In the company of stand-up comedian and performer Miles Jupp, the 2017 Meat Management Industry Awards ceremony brought some of the very top names of the UK meat industry together on Wednesday 28th June to celebrate excellence and reward the best, as voted for by the readers of Meat Management ...
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NewsJBS puts Moy Park up for sale
Troubled Brazilian meatpacker JBS has put Northern Ireland-based poultry processor Moy Park up for sale, as part of a wider plan to strengthen its financial position through net debt reduction.Moy Park has been put up for sale by Brazilian owner, JBS.JBS’s programme of divestment reportedly aims at raising about R$6 ...
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NewsNFU president calls for more clarity on Brexit ahead of negotiations
The National Farmers’ Union president Meurig Raymond has urged the Government to end the uncertainty over what Brexit will mean for UK farming and take a collaborative approach to negotiations to achieve the best outcome for the country.NFU president, Meurig Raymond.Raymond pointed out that there is still a number of ...
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NewsNew HCC board outlines goals
The newly appointed Board of Directors of Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) – Meat Promotion Wales has convened for the first time and has agreed to swiftly begin developing strategic plans for the Welsh red meat sector after Brexit.The new HCC Board of Directors at its first formal meeting in Aberystwyth.HCC’s ...
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NewsMeat and poultry market sees volume growth
Beef and chicken have enjoyed volume growth for the 12 weeks ending 23rd April, despite a reversal in trends during the Easter weekend that saw declines in lamb and turkey.A reversal in trends during the Easter weekend that saw declines in lamb and turkey.Figures obtained by the Kantar Worldpanel revealed ...
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NewsCo-op to sell British-only meat
Co-op has become the first national retailer to announce that all of the fresh meat it sells will now be British, dropping Danish bacon and New Zealand lamb.Co-op has become the first national retailer to sell British-only meat.Co-op stores were already selling British-only beef, chicken, ham, pork, sausages, duck and ...
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NewsCrawshaw Group enters partnership with 2 Sisters
Ranjit Singh Boparan is expected to become a “significant shareholder” in Crawshaw Group plc following the launch of a “transformational supply chain partnership” between the company and 2 Sisters Food Group.Ranjit Singh.The initial three-year supply agreement allows Crawshaw to acquire fresh meat and other products from 2 Sisters and, according ...
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NewsFood and farming industry reacts to General Election announcement
Prime Minister Theresa May has announced that there will be a snap general election on Thursday 8th June.Following the news, Meat Management spoke to a selection of meat and agri-food industry experts to hear their views on what the election could mean for the industry.Nick Allen, chief executive of BMPA.Nick ...
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NewsPoultry to be allowed outside as avian flu risk reduces
The Government has announced that all poultry in England will be allowed outside from 13th April, following the latest scientific evidence and veterinary advice on avian flu.All poultry in England will be allowed outside from 13th April, following scientific evidence on avian flu.According to the UK’s chief veterinary officer, Nigel ...
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NewsBBC reduces meat in staff canteen with ‘Meat-free Mondays’
BBC North has decided to launch ‘meat-free Mondays’ at its canteen at its headquarters at MediaCity, in Salford.BBC North has decided to launch 'meat-free' Mondays at its canteen.According to national and regional press, a leaked internal memo to staff reads that the decision was made to “help reduce greenhouse gas ...
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NewsMeat industry reacts to the triggering of Article 50
As Prime Minister Theresa May signs the letter triggering Article 50, various food and farming industry experts speak to Meat Management and offer their views on the two years ahead.British Poultry Council (BPC)Richard Griffiths, chief executive of the British Poultry Council.BPC chief executive Richard Griffiths said: “All food and farming ...
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NewsPrime Minister commits to backing British food and farming
Prime Minister Theresa May has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to “continue to back British farmers” after the UK quits the European Union, highlighting that it has “already provided guarantees of support for farmers up to 2020.”Prime Minister Theresa May.In an answer to Victoria Atkins MP, Louth and Horncastle, during last ...
