Latest Industry News – Page 125
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NewsJohn Cross to lead new Livestock Information Service
John Cross has been announced as the new chair of Livestock Information Limited, as the company prepares for the release of its new Livestock Information Service (LIS).The company has appointed Cross in the hope that he will bring strategic leadership to the company as it creates the LIS, which will ...
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NewsAHDB’s pork team to build stronger relationships with levy payers
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB) pork knowledge exchange (KE) team has recently undergone changes to add, what it sees as further value to services offered to levy payers.Jen Waters, KE team lead at AHDB.Jen Waters, who now leads the KE team, has introduced two new positions which will ...
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NewsCoronavirus brings uncertainty to global lamb market, says QMS
China's coronavirus outbreak has brought short-term uncertainty to the global sheepmeat market, while farmgate hogg prices have increased substantially in 2019, according to the latest market commentary from Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Iain Macdonald, senior economics analyst with QMS.According to Iain Macdonald, senior economics analyst with QMS, one factor behind rising ...
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NewsHCC looks forward to busy year of foodservice sector promotions
In its aim to grow sales of PGI Welsh Lamb and PGI Welsh Beef in the UK domestic market, promotional body Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) says it will redouble its efforts this year in the £57 billion UK foodservice sector.2019 saw an increased number of co-promotions ...
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NewsAvara Foods’ Telford site Open Day a success
Avara Foods recently welcomed members of the public to its Telford site, inviting those in the local area to find out more about the company, how the site operates and learn about the exciting career options available.Avara saw over 130 members of the public on its open day.The open day ...
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NewsRichmond Sausages returns to TV with new £1.5m campaign
Richmond Sausages – part of Kerry Foods, has announced the launch of a new advertising campaign. It aims to highlight the universal appeal of Richmond Sausages amongst UK shoppers and drive growth for its product range.Richmond Sausages says it has been hard at work innovating across its range in recent ...
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NewsM&S says it with sausages
M&S has launched its Love Sausage for Valentine's Day, available in stores from today. The product is an adaptation of one of the nation's favourite, pigs in blankets. It features pork sausage wrapped in streaky bacon and topped with truffle. Meat Management editor, Pam Brook said: "Like all lovely things, ...
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NewsNSA stalwart receives the George Hedley Memorial Award
NSA vice president and Northern Region Trustee John Geldard FRAgS has been named as the 2020 recipient of the NSA George Hedley Memorial Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the sheep industry.John Geldard, pictured right, with NSA chief executive Phil Stocker.John, who farms near Kendal in Cumbria began ...
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NewsStudy findings into red meat and heart disease association questionable says industry
A new study published in the US, claiming an association between the consumption of both red meat and processed meats with heart disease, has been found wanting in its scope by the Food Advisory Board and two leading UK trade organisations.The research, published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, looked ...
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NewsVets urge Government to maintain animal welfare standards post-Brexit
British Veterinary Association (BVA) president Daniella Dos Santos has called on the Government to work with the veterinary profession to ensure animal health and welfare standards remain high following the UK’s complete withdrawal from the EU.The message comes after Boris Johnson outlined a set of negotiating priorities that would mean ...
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NewsBoris Johnson dismisses concerns over low-quality food imports from US
In a speech outlining his Brexit trade plans, Prime Minister Boris Johnson hinted at importing genetically modified food from the US and called for an end to ‘hysterical’ fears over the hygiene and standards of American food.Addressing the crowd at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, Johnson said: “There ...
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NewsConsumers will pay more for sustainable beef, study finds
Consumers in the UK are willing to pay more for healthier and more sustainable beef mince than those in Spain, a new study by researchers at Scotland’s Rural College has found.However, customers in both countries were willing to pay a higher premium for mince with a low fat content, and ...
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NewsPickstock Telford achieves ‘significant’ growth since moving into foodservice market
Since moving into the meat market only 12 months ago, Pickstock Telford, the Shropshire-based beef supplier, says it has seen significant growth and predicts further success after moving into the foodservice industry.Pickstock Telford expanded their services into the meat sector only a year ago.Following a substantial investment in a new ...
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NewsMacmillan to no longer promote ‘Meat Free March’ campaign following backlash
Macmillan Cancer Support has said it will no longer ‘actively promote’ its fundraising campaign which urged people to give up meat for a month following criticism from both the farming industry and the wider meat industry, including Meat Management.The campaign sparked outrage on Twitter amongst the farming industry after it ...
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NewsJBS helps tackle Australian fire impact on national herds
With 30 percent of the national sheep flock and 20 percent of the national cattle impacted by the recent Australian bushfires, JBS has donated £51,190 (AUD$100,000) to BlazeAid, an organisation which works alongside rural communities to rebuild fences and other farm infrastructure that has been damaged.Over 10 million hectares has ...
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NewsNew funding supports Welsh agricultural infrastructure
Half a million pounds of new funding has been announced to support digital infrastructure investments by eligible livestock auction markets, collection centres and abattoirs in Wales.The funding, which will be made available to small and medium-sized businesses and administered through Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has been ...
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NewsIndustry disappointed with European Parliament over sustainability charge on meat
Members of the meat industry have voiced their displeasure over the news that the European Parliament is to be presented with a plan to increase the price of meat across the EU to reflect its environmental costs, including CO2 emissions and biodiversity loss.Chief executive of the BMPA, Nick Allen.The fair-meat ...
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NewsBrexit and the meat industry: What happens now?
With the UK calling to an end its 47 year membership of the European Union, Meat Management explores what Brexit really means for the meat industry.Over the past few weeks, a number of organisations and key figures have spoken out on the major topics surrounding Brexit and the meat industry.Standards ...
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NewsIshida announces the passing of former president Ryuichi Ishida
Ishida Co Ltd has announced the death of honorary chairman, Ryuichi Ishida. Ishida, who was also the former president of the company, passed away after a short illness on the 18th January.As the fourth generation of the Ishida family to lead the company, he joined the business in 1960 and ...
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NewsIndustry calls on Government to maintain standards post-Brexit
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is one of many farming organisations and environmental and wildlife groups to have called on the Government to ensure it maintains high standards for animal welfare, environmental, and food safety following the UK’s exit from the European Union.National Sheep Association chief executive, Phil Stocker.Groups, such ...
