Latest Industry News – Page 140
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NewsDefra secretary Eustice praises poultry industry
Defra secretary, George Eustice, has praised the British poultry industry on its ability to redirect its business while also saying that key workers in the foodservice industry could have access to testing.Defra secretary, George Eustice. Image: British Poultry Council.Speaking on BBC 4’s Today programme, Eustice said: “The important thing to ...
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NewsWTO members commit to well-functioning global food supply chain
The EU, UK, USA and 21 other members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) have committed to open and predictable trade in agricultural and food products during the current coronavirus crisis.The agreement between WTO members looks to create open and predictable trade with agriculture and food products.Co-signatories of the joint ...
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NewsDevenish signs £30m agreement with Jamaican poultry firm
Belfast-headquartered agri technology company Devenish has agreed a 10-year research and development and supply agreement worth £30m with Jamaican poultry producer Caribbean Broilers (CB). Devenish CEO Richard Kennedy (left) and CB Group CEO Mark Haskins.Devenish’s science and innovation creates sustainable food production systems by optimising nutrient flows within the animal ...
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NewsQMS boosts learning of PGI products with home school hub
Scotland’s food, farming and rural life education organisations, including Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), have launched a new online education hub to teach pupils about food production chains and Scottish PGI products.Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), The Royal Highland Education Trust (RHET), Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland, The Rowett Institute and ...
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NewsDanish Crown will ensure responsible soy production
Danish Crown is to ensure that in the future, pigs delivered to it must have been fed with 100% responsibly produced soy. Its goal was presented to the Soy Alliance in Denmark.By 2025, the pigs from Danish Crown's owners will receive soy fodder which comes from producers who can prove ...
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NewsAvara Foods announces proposals to close its duck business
Avara Foods is currently considering closing its duck business, Cherry Valley Foods, following a significant drop in sales and foodservice closures during the coronavirus pandemic.The business, currently operating out of Caistor in Lincolnshire, is now set to enter a consultation period to determine the next steps and timescales.Cherry Valley Foods ...
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NewsRed Tractor pioneers streamed audits to safeguard UK farming’s supply chain
Red Tractor is preparing to roll-out live streamed farm audits to enable new applicants to be assessed and current members to retain their status throughout the coronavirus pandemic.All physical assessments were halted last month, in accordance with Government advice on social distancing and non-essential travel. But the UK’s largest food ...
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NewsHolland’s Pies launches free ‘Pie-solation’ delivery service
Lancashire baker Holland’s Pies has launched its first ever free home delivery service following unprecedented customer demand since Government lockdown measures began.Available in selected areas across Lancashire initially, pie fans will be able to place a minimum order of a dozen pies and puds from the baker’s core range: Meat ...
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NewsMcDonald’s tests reopening of UK branch
McDonald’s has announced that it is testing the possible reopening of a branch in the UK, just over a month after it said it would be closing all of its sites in the UK and Ireland.The moves come after other fast-food chains, such as Burger King, KFC and Pret A ...
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NewsTrump orders US meat processing plants to stay open
US president Donald Trump has ordered meat processing facilities to remain open in order to protect the country’s supply of meat during the Covid-19 crisis.As part of a new Defense Production Act, the move looks to ensure that Americans have a reliable supply of products like beef, pork, and poultry, ...
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NewsLevy boards pitch in with beef campaign to aid carcase balance
A major £1.2 million national consumer campaign encouraging consumers to “Make It” with beef is being launched by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC).Running for 12 weeks with TV, video on demand, radio and social media, the campaign aims to inspire ...
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NewsChampion urges butchers to enter WorldSkills UK Competition
With just one week to go to enter the 2020 Butchery WorldSkills UK Competition, last year’s gold medallist, Stefan Rice, has been explaining why butchers should enter and compete.Stefan Rice came out on top at last years WorldSkills UK LIVE butchery competition.Stefan Rice, 36, triumphed in last year’s competition final ...
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NewsLockdown learning boosts meat industry expertise
New students signing up to Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB) award-winning Meat Education Programme (MEP) has increased by 50 per cent since Government restrictions began.As well as an increase in the number of students signing up for the course, pass rates have also increased by 10 per cent.A Passion ...
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NewsQuality Meat Scotland launches new podcast series
The pace of change in the red meat sector has never been faster during the current Covid-19 outbreak, prompting Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) to launch a series of six weekly podcasts hosted by broadcaster, Mark Stephen.Bruce McConachie, head of industry development with Quality Meat Scotland.Spanning topics including market trends, brand ...
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NewsAssistant clerk to Butchers’ livery retires
Geraldine Cavener, assistant clerk to the Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB) retired recently after 15 years service with the livery.Geraldine Cavener retires after 15 years as assistant clerk to the WCB.She joined the Livery in March 2003, as assistant to the Clerk replacing the much admired Lindsey Jones.Since then she ...
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NewsEU support scheme could harm meat prices
The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) has said that prices of premium cuts like steak will suffer if agri-food businesses follow the advice of EU private storage proposals.The European Commission has proposed additional measures to support the agri-food sectors worst affected by the Covid-19 crisis, which are ...
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NewsLocal supply chain working to keep food on tables during crisis
Visitors to Skipton Auction Mart have said that live auction systems are vital for keeping families fed during the current pandemic, with weekly primestock sales ensuring the continued supply of locally produced beef and lamb.The Critchley family, who farm in Hutton, near Preston, are regular visitors to Skipton Auction Mart.The ...
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NewsNFU hits out at retailers for lack of British beef
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has criticised supermarkets for a lack of British beef products on their shelves and failing to honour their commitment to sourcing British beef.In a statement, the NFU said: “It is inexcusable to see some of the country’s biggest retailers failing to honour their commitment to ...
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NewsWelsh chef celebrates Great British Beef Week with ‘pimp your steak’ challenge
Welsh BBQ chef Chris Roberts is calling on the public and other celebrities to ‘pimp-up’ their steak sandwiches to support Welsh farmers during Great British Beef Week.Welsh BBQ chef, Chris Roberts, has set his challenge with HCC - Meat Promotion Wales to celebrate Great British Beef Week.To mark the start ...
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NewsCovid-19 business loans must do more for industry
The Government’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan (CBIL) scheme is unsuited to many businesses in the food industry and can do more to help those struggling as a result of the pandemic, according to National Farmers Union (NFU) deputy president, Stuart Roberts.NFU deputy president, Stuart Roberts.The scheme was developed by the ...
