Latest Industry News – Page 141
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NewsKarro owners to acquire M&M Walshe Holdings
The private equity-backed food group behind Young's and Karro has agreed a deal for a products business. The Eight Fifty Food Group is set to acquire M&M Walshe Holdings for an undisclosed sum.Di Walker, group CEO of Eight Fifty Food Group.M&M Walshe trades as RibWorld, Callan Bacon and Stirchley Bacon, ...
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NewsMoy Park responds to union's call for closure following death of worker from Covid-19
Poultry meat producer Moy Park has labelled the claims made from trade union Unite as "inaccurate" after a worker from its Dungannon site died from coronavirus. Moy Park's Dungannon factory is under pressure from the Unite union to close following the death of a worker from coronavirus.Meat Management understands that ...
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NewsMore premium cattle passing through local plants
The number of premium breeds of cattle such as Hereford and Aberdeen Angus passing through local processing plants has increased, according to the Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC).During the first four months of 2020 Aberdeen Angus cattle accounted for 22 per cent of price reported prime cattle ...
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NewsB+LNZ says drought recovery fund a welcome initiative
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) says that Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor’s announcement of a $500,000 fund to help farmers and growers recover from the drought is a welcome initiative as the sector deals with the ongoing impacts from both the drought and Covid-19.“With first the severe drought and then ...
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NewsAHDB offers help with direct selling of beef and lamb meat boxes from farms
AHDB has produced supporting materials for farmers who are looking to start up, or are running their own farm beef or lamb box scheme. Beef box poster in AHDB kits.The beef kit provides cutting specifications to produce 20 boxes per carcase consisting off roasting joints, grilling / frying steaks, casserole ...
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NewsProcessing plant disruption puts US pork farmer jobs at risk
Pork farmers in the United States are at risk of losing their jobs due to the closure of processing plants causing a nationwide meat shortage, according to a BBC report.President Donald Trump had previously issued an executive order calling on meat plants across the country to reopen in order to ...
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NewsNew HCC board convenes during continued crisis
New additions to the Board of Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) met with their colleagues virtually with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic top of the agenda.HCC Board at their virtual meeting. Top left (clockwise) Kevin Roberts, Gwyn Howells, Melody Chapman and Minister Lesley Griffiths.Lesley Griffiths, Minister ...
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NewsWelsh Government sets out proposals to support farmers post Brexit
The Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs for Wales, Lesley Griffiths, has outlined her proposals to support Welsh farmers post-Brexit after receiving the views of industry bodies, farmers and the public.Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths.A consultation commissioned by the Welsh Government sought the views on ...
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NewsBMPA calls on Government to remove tariffs for US pork exports
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has written this week to the Secretary of State for International Trade, Elizabeth Truss, to seek her support in removing punitive tariffs on British pork exports to the US.BMPA chief executive, Nick Allen.The letter explains that despite the fact that trade opportunities to the ...
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NewsAbsentee rates up at US meat plants as some workers refuse to go back
Workers at meat plants across America are refusing to go back to work after President Donald Trump ordered meat processing plants to stay open, according to a trade union representing workers in food processing.Image: JBS GlobalUnited Food & Commercial Workers Local 7 (UFCWL7) union, which represents workers at the JBS ...
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NewsCoronavirus must not undermine long-term livestock health, says FUW
The Farmers’ Union of Wales has written to the Welsh Economy Minister, Ken Skates, in support of the British Veterinary Association’s call for action to ensure that the Covid-19 pandemic does not lead to a future reduction in veterinary capacity. A vital part of maintaining and improving livestock health ...
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NewsLabour pushes for flexible furlough scheme
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has called for the Government to adapt its furloughing scheme to include part-time work after a number of industry bodies, including the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) and the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) said more needed to be done to help those in ...
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NewsNFU begins search for second cohort of ambassadors
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has started recruiting for its successful Student & Young Farmer Ambassador Programme for its second year and is searching for young people from across England and Wales to make a mark on British farming in 2020.Between eight and twelve young people who are passionate about ...
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NewsUS negotiations provide new routes for UK sheepmeat, says NSA
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is welcoming the news that UK and US trade discussions are to continue following disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic but says the standards of British food must be protected.NSA chief executive Phil Stocker said: “NSA is pleased to hear these negotiations are now beginning ...
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NewsDecline in UK beef imports during January and February
During the first two months of the year, the UK saw a 13% drop in the amount of beef imported into the country, according to the latest available data from the HMRC.In the corresponding period in 2019, the UK imported 43,971 tonnes of beef in contrast to the 38,215 tonnes ...
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NewsBirmingham abattoir ordered to pay over £11,000 for hygiene offences
Birmingham Halal Abattoir Limited has admitted responsibility for hygiene offences and been ordered to pay more than £11,180, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA).Martin Evans, acting chief operating officer of the Food Standards Authority.The business pleaded guilty to multiple instances of failing to prevent potential cross-contamination between carcases before ...
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NewsNFU backs virtual meat supply network
A virtual value-chain for livestock production that ensures quality and supply has been backed by the National Farmers Union (NFU) and major livestock producers, processors and leading supermarkets.Ian Wheel, founder of meat supply network, Breedr.The app, developed by Breedr, is a new precision livestock network that claims to drive-up meat-eating ...
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NewsCrisis highlights importance of key workers to food security, says QMS
Domestic supply and the contribution from key workers in achieving overall food security has been emphasised by the coronavirus pandemic, according to the latest market commentary by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Stuart Ashworth, director of economics services at Quality Meat Scotland.In response to the virus, some meat businesses have moved towards ...
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NewsFUW hits out at catering sector meat reduction plans
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has criticised the plans made by Public Sector Catering to reduce meat on menus in schools, universities, hospitals and care homes by 20%.The campaign, which was launched by the chairman of the Public Sector Catering PSC100 Group, Andy Jones, states that the aim is ...
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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 ...
