Latest Industry News – Page 13
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NewsRolinson Group launches to deliver industrial food processing equipment solutions
The Rolinson Group has announced its official launch, with the slogan of Food Processing from Start to Finish. The new business, headed by Graeme Rolinson, plans to bring top-tier industrial food processing equipment to food businesses in the UK.
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NewsAvara Foods reduces stocking density across all its broiler farms
Avara Foods has introduced a new agricultural programme lowering the stocking density in broiler farms throughout its farming supply chain.
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NewsCardiff food wholesaler found guilty of putting unsafe meat on the market
Owner of Universal Foods Wholesale Limited Hamil Miah has been convicted of falsely distributing chicken as halal meat.
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NewsGovernment updates foot and mouth disease restrictions
Defra has updated its restrictions on imports for personal use.
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NewsPilgrim’s Europe poultry farmer achieves UK record EPEF score
Dunnimere Farm owner and manager Edward Calcott has set a new national record with a European Production Efficiency Factor score of 512.
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NewsHCC opens applications for new 2025 Scholars
Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales has launched its annual scholarship opportunity, inviting applications from across the industry.
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NewsNSA responds to Scottish Government Farm Business Survey
The NSA says that positivity is needed after report shows “grim” sheep profit figures.
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NewsFood wholesaler accused of falsely supplying chicken as halal meat
A man has appeared at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court accused of falsely distributing halal meat to businesses in south Wales.
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NewsTesco publishes preliminary results for 2024/25
Tesco 2024/25 results beat expectations, but the UK’s largest supermarket warns of a challenging market for the coming year.
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NewsHilton Food Group shares preliminary results
Hilton Foods has published its preliminary results for the year ending 29th December 2024.
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NewsFDF report calls for Government to take action to support the food industry
A report by the FDF lists key areas where it says Government can support the food sector amid falling confidence among businesses.
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NewsNFU Scotland urges Chancellor to address tax policies
Andrew Connon, president of NFU Scotland, has written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP calling on Government to address fiscal policies impacting agriculture.
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NewsWaitrose sets higher chicken welfare standards
Supermarket chain Waitrose is to become the first UK grocer to surpass the Better Chicken Commitment standards across all ranges.
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NewsMPs visit commercial farm to learn about red meat production
The National Farmers’ Union invited MPs to explore sustainable beef and lamb production at a commercial farm as part of a visit sponsored by ABP UK.
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NewsCranswick denied planning permission for pig and poultry facilities
Following the rejection of a planning application, Cranswick has stated it is “incredibly disappointed” by the decision of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk Borough Council Planning Committee.
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NewsFood Awards finalist shortlist revealed
Organisers of the annual Food Management Today Industry Awards have unveiled the 2025 finalists shortlist.
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NewsMinette Batters appointed by Defra to lead Farm Profitability Review
Former NFU president and farmer, Baroness Minette Batters, has been appointed by Defra Secretary Steve Reed to lead a review of farm profitability.
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NewsFour men convicted of diverting unfit meat back into the supply chain
Four individuals and a business were found guilty of placing unfit meat on the market following an investigation by NFCU and Southwark Council.
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NewsNFU and AHDB respond to US trade tariffs
NFU and AHDB have responsed to President Trump’s announcement of a 10% tariff on all UK exports to the US.
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NewsFree-range poultry labelling regulations change
Free-range poultry meat producers and processors no longer need to change how meat is labelled when mandatory housing measures are introduced.
