Latest Industry News – Page 128
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NewsNew British Wagyu assurance scheme launched
A British Wagyu assurance scheme has been established by the Wagyu Breeders Association (WBA) in order to maintain and ensure traceability, animal welfare and consumer trust throughout the supply chain.The new British Wagyu Quality Assurance Scheme logo.The scheme, which was launched on the 1st July, says all rearers, growers, finishers, ...
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NewsJohn Scott Meat acquires AP Jess
John Scott Meat has purchased the shareholding of AP Jess Ltd in Sandyford Abattoir (Paisley) Ltd and the assets and goodwill of AP Jess Paisley.Hazel Scott, managing director of John Scott Meat.As of the 26th June, Sandyford Abattoir and Sandyford Hides & Skins at Sandyford Road, Paisley are now fully ...
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NewsBMPA responds to Unite’s claims of worker exploitation in UK meat plants
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has hit out at a series of claims from Unite the Union about working conditions in British meat processing plants and the role of migrant workers.Nick Allen, CEO of the British Meat Processors Association.Responding to the union’s claims that refrigerated meat processing factories are ...
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NewsOver 6,000 assessments completed as part of new Red Tractor scheme
Following its launch back in April, more than 6,300 on-farm assessments have been completed as part of Red Tractor's new remote assessment scheme. Red Tractor CEO, Jim Moseley.The scheme was created after all physical assessments were halted as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.Working with the scheme’s certification bodies ...
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NewsBMPA report offers solutions to workforce challenges
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has published a report which offers a number of solutions to the challenges facing meat processors in terms of labour shortages.BMPA's technical policy manager, Anna Proffitt.The report follows a survey conducted by the BMPA of its members which found that, while the reliance on ...
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NewsDeadline approaches for Women in Meat Industry Awards nominations
The deadline of the 6th July for nominations for this year’s Women in Meat Industry Awards is fast approaching.Dawn Speers, winner of the Manufacturing/Processing Award in 2019 (right) alongside celebrity host, Katie Derham.There has been a great response in the call for nominations, with all nine categories receiving a swathe ...
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NewsAHDB meat buying app gets upgrade
The Meat Purchasing Guide (MPG) app has been updated to include more for its near 30,000 users.AHDB programme development manager and master butcher, Dick Van Leeuwen.The free-of-charge app was launched by AHDB in 2013 and is specifically designed to make meat ordering quick and easy, while also providing new product ...
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NewsScottish calf registrations increase but firm prices set to stay
Scottish calf registration data from the first third of 2020 shows significant growth of 5% over the same period of 2019, according to the latest market commentary from Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Stuart Ashworth, director of economics services at Quality Meat Scotland.The data also reveals that total calvings in the first ...
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NewsMeat businesses, trade organisations and major retailers commit to 'Meat in a Net-Zero World'
Some of the UK's biggest meat companies, trade organisations and major retailers have announced their commitment to halving the amount of meat that goes to waste each year as part of the 'Meat in a Net Zero World' agreement.The 40 meat businesses, trade organisations and retailers behind the 'Meat in ...
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NewsWaitrose reduces nitrites across entire own-label bacon and gammon
Waitrose is giving its entire own-label fresh bacon and gammon ranges what it calls an industry-leading upgrade when it introduces lower levels of nitrite. The supermarket claims it will be the first to reduce the preservative across its entire own-brand fresh bacon and gammon range - from its essential Waitrose ...
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NewsWelsh Government issues new guidance for meat plants
Vaughan Gething MS, Minister for Health and Social Services in Wales has issued new guidance for Welsh meat processing and food production plants about preventing and managing outbreaks of coronavirus.The Minister for Health and Social Services in Wales, Vaughan Gething.The guidance has been developed with Public Health Wales and other ...
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NewsGovernment to create Trade and Agriculture Commission post Brexit
A Trade and Agriculture Commission to help inform a post-Brexit trade policy has been announced by international secretary, Liz Truss.Liz Truss announces new Trade & Agriculture Commission will look at trade deals.Truss said the new Commission would not be another quango or regulator and would be strictly time-limited. In a ...
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NewsWelsh Salami producer scores Olympic gold
In recent years, the numbers of businesses in Wales which have diversified into premium cured meats has been on the rise.Ruth Davies of Cwm Farm Charcuterie.Now, one has scooped international prizes, with Cwm Farm Charcuterie of Pontardawe tickling the tastebuds of the judges of a prestigious Greek competition to claim ...
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NewsBMPA addresses meat plant coronavirus links
Chief executive of the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA), appeared on Good Morning Britain to discuss the concern over Covid-19 outbreaks in meat processing plants.Nick Allen, CEO of the British Meat Processors Association.Discussing the measures that BMPA members have been taking from the start of the pandemic to keep their ...
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NewsSecond AHDB export webinar explores North America
The opportunities for red meat exports to the North Americas will be explored in the second of AHDB’s export webinars next week.AHDB senior export manager, Susana Morris.Dana Dickerson, North America head of Food and Drink at the Department for International Trade, will provide a high-level overview of both the US ...
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NewsWelsh health minister responds to virus outbreaks in meat plants
The Minister for Health and Social Services in Wales, Vaughan Gething MS, has published his response to the outbreaks of coronavirus across a number of meat processing plants in Wales.The Minister for Health and Social Services in Wales, Vaughan Gething MS.In a written statement, Gething said: “Over the last week, ...
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NewsGradual return to physical quality assurance assessments introduced
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is launching a gradual return to physical assessments for priority members in its six quality assurance schemes.Kathryn Kerr, head of brands integrity at Quality Meat Scotland.Starting from the 28th June, the move follows the introduction of a remote assessment tool in April and is part of ...
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NewsBPC says meat plants being portrayed unfairly
The British Poultry Council (BPC) has hit out at what it says is an unfair portrayal of meat processing sites as Covid-19 epicentres. It also says that outbreaks at meat plants demonstrate that no amount of preparation and vigilance can guarantee complete protection against the virus.BPC chief executive Richard Griffiths.British ...
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NewsCovid-19 reported at Tulip’s Tipton site
A number of cases of coronavirus have been confirmed at Tulip’s pork processing site in Tipton.A spokesperson from Tulip Ltd said: “Safety is a condition within our business. When restrictions were introduced, and Government guidelines issued in relation to coronavirus and food processing sites, our business has been working to ...
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NewsButchers and fishmongers attract younger customers during lockdown
Specialist food stores such as butchers and fishmongers have been most popular with 18 – 24-year olds during lockdown, according to new research from IGD.One-quarter (23%) of 18-24-year olds claim to have visited stores such as butchers, fishmongers and greengrocers in 2020, up from 20% in 2019.The research, which surveyed ...
