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NewsPhil Hadley to leave AHDB for the IMS
International trade development director, Dr Phil Hadley is to leave the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) to take up the role of secretary general at the International Meat Secretariat (IMS).Dr Phil Hadley.Dr Hadley, who originally joined AHDB in 2004, will continue his work leading AHDB’s exports activity, which delivers ...
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NewsWorld leaders sign Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture at COP28
Over 130 world leaders at COP28 have signed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems and Climate Action.The declaration aims to highlight how crucial agriculture is in the fight against climate change.The declaration calls for countries to "adapt and transform" agriculture and food systems in ...
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NewsIvan Siqueira appointed as president of Pilgrim's Europe
Manufacturer Pilgrim's Pride Corporation has announced the appointment of Ivan Siqueira as president of Pilgrim's Europe.Ivan Siqueira, president of Pilgrim's Europe.The company stated that the new "strategic" position within the Pilgrim's family will "enable greater collaboration" among the organisation's businesses in Europe, with Siqueira taking overall responsibility for Pilgrim's UK, ...
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NewsUS producer recalls over 13,000kg of chicken nuggets
US food producer Tyson Brand is voluntarily recalling approximately 30,000 pounds (13,607kg) of its frozen, fully cooked chicken “Fun Nuggets.” Consumers reported that the "Fun Nuggets" contained metal pieces.A number of consumers reported they found small, pliable metal pieces in the product, and the company is now recalling the nuggets ...
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NewsUK poultry exports to Japan secured following market access approval
A new market access deal that will benefit UK farmers, meat processors and exporters has secured exports of cooked poultry meat to Japan, according to the UK Government.Cooked poultry meat can now be exported to Japan under the new deal.Industry estimates that this market could be worth over £10 million ...
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NewsScottish Ministers voice concern about agricultural policy in US trade deals
A letter addressed to the UK Government voicing the Scottish Government's concern over a US trade deal has been written by Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon and Trade Minister Richard Lochhead.Richard Lochhead, Scottish Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade. | Photo credit: Scottish GovernmentThe letter stressed the importance of ...
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NewsVegan products to be sold at same price as meat counterparts in Lidl Germany stores
Lidl Germany is adjusting the pricing of products in its vegan own brand Vemondo range to align the prices with that of its comparable meat products.Prices of the Lidl vegan brand Vemondo will be changed to reflect the pricing of meat products.The Vemondo range was introduced by Lidl in 2020, ...
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NewsQMS showcases Scotch beef and lamb to French attachés
More than 40 high-level executives from France’s agricultural, agro-industrial and agro-food sectors gained an insight into Scotland’s agricultural and meat processing systems on a visit to a Tayside farm.Delegates had the opportunity to sample Scotch beef and lamb.The chief executives, presidents and others are members of Club Demeter, an organisation ...
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NewsGlobal meat processor JBS begins construction of cultivated protein centre
Meat processor JBS has started constructing its first cultivated protein R&D centre. The new Biotech Innovation Centre is at Sapiens Parque innovation hub in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina.The project aims to scale up cultivated beef, chicken, pork and fish produciton.The Innovation Centre will be the largest research facility focused on food ...
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NewsSwiss Government discourages regular meat consumption in new climate strategy
UK trade bodies have responded to Switzerland's new climate strategy for agriculture, in which Switzerland's Federal Office for Food Safety and Veterinary Affairs (FOSV) discourages the Swiss public from consuming more than three portions of meat a week.Michael Beer of the Swiss FOSV claimed that citizens are eating three times ...
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NewsUK pork and beef showcased at World Food Expo in the Philippines
Exporters and the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) have showcased pork and beef from the UK at the biggest trade show in the Philippines.The AHDB team at WOFEX.Five export companies from the UK joined AHDB in the British Meat Pavilion at the World Food Expo (WOFEX) in Manila to ...
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NewsParma Ham Consortium unveils eco-friendly packaging goals
Prosciutto di Parma has carried out research to identify more sustainable alternatives to the traditional packaging of pre-sliced product.Driven by consumption habits that have strengthened considerably during the pandemic period, sales of Parma Ham packs are reported to have performed exceptionally well in recent years. Despite the fact that consumers' ...
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NewsAsh Amirahmadi appointed CEO of Sofina Foods Europe
Sofina Foods has announced the appointment of Ash Amirahmadi as its new Chief Executive Officer, Sofina Foods Europe commencing 8th August 2023.Ash Amirahmadi, CEO Sofina Foods Europe.Ash will join Sofina Foods Europe from Arla UK, the UK’s biggest dairy cooperative, where he has been managing director since 2018.He takes over ...
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NewsTOM consultation ends but meat industry requires more detail
The UK published its Target Operating Model (TOM) on the future of the UK border in April 2023. A consultation period ran for six weeks and closed on Friday 19th May. Though the official consultation period has finished, many questions remain for industry before the introduction of controls on imports ...
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NewsExporters join AHDB at two major meat events in China
This week AHDB is exhibiting at the China International Meat Industry Exhibition (CIMIE) to help boost exports of pig meat, which are up 28% in value on the same period last year.According to the latest figures from HMRC, in January, almost 11,000 tonnes of pig meat was shipped to China, ...
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NewsMeat Pro Asia makes its debut
A new meat processing and packaging industry show, Meat Pro Asia, sister fair to IFFA, has opened its doors in Bangkok for the first time this week.Messrs Frankfurt and VNU group launch the new show for the Asian market.“We’re delighted to bring the curtains up, and above all to welcome ...
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NewsMeat ShowHow 2023 date announced
In March at the Meat ShowHow 2023, meat processors are invited to connect at Marel's Progress Point in Copenhagen for live demonstrations and conversations with its processing specialists. Marel's Progress Point in Copenhagen.The rapid changes in consumer markets and increasing regulatory demands require today’s meat processors to be more adaptable ...
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NewsFDA gives green light to 'cultivated chicken'
The cultivated meat, poultry and seafood company, Upside Foods is the first company in the world to receive a "No Questions" letter from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for cultivated meat, poultry, or seafood. Noodle bowl with Upside Chicken.The letter signals that the FDA has accepted Upside's conclusion ...
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NewsAlliance invites chefs to win trip to New Zealand
Alliance, New Zealand’s only 100% farmer-owned red meat co-operative has announced the launch of its 2023 Lumina competition.The 2020 Lumina challenge.Chefs from across the UK and Ireland are invited to submit their most exciting lamb recipes, for the opportunity to scoop a top accolade and an all-expenses paid trip to ...
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NewsRed meat on show in Miami at AHDB event
Red meat buyers in the all-important US market will have the chance to sample pork from the UK at an AHDB event in Miami today [9th November].Around 40 key influencers have been invited to a reception taking place today [9 November], organised by the AHDB Export team, to help boost ...
