Latest Industry News – Page 146
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NewsBritish Veterinary Association Scottish Branch president elected
Vet Kathleen Robertson has been elected as president for the British Veterinary Association (BVA) Scottish Branch at its annual general meeting (AGM), held at Edinburgh’s Saughton House.Kathleen said: “It is an honour to be elected as president of BVA Scottish Branch."Kathleen is a University of Glasgow graduate with experience in ...
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NewsHCC highlights pig industry information to festival in Wales
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has used the Royal Welsh Smallholding and Countryside Festival in Builth Wells to engage with Welsh pork producers and give an update on the state of the pig industry.Dr. Eleri Price of HCC says Welsh pork industry is changing.As part of its ...
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NewsCranswick preliminary results reveal year of consolidation for processing giant
Cranswick plc has announced its audited preliminary results for the year ended 31st March 2019, recording a capital expenditure of £79 million.Adam Couch, CEO explains: "We delivered this year’s results against a backdrop of highly competitive market conditions and ongoing, Brexit related, political and economic uncertainty."The past year saw encouraging ...
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NewsMultivac Group invests in a new centre of excellence for meat portioning in Germany
As part of an official celebration, the first spadeful of earth has been turned for the construction of a new factory at TVI Entwicklung und Produktion GmbH in Bruckmühl/Germany. Multivac has held a majority share in TVI since 2017.L-R: Peter Urban (authorised officer PEM), Thomas Ennsberger (managing director PEM), Alois ...
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NewsAHDB says medic group has got it wrong on meat advice
A niche group of medics suggesting hospitals should stop serving sausages and bacon have misunderstood the report they are relying on to back up their claim, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).The Plant Based Health Professionals group quoted a 2015 IARC report suggesting it showed a person ...
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News2 Sisters accelerates its transformation but proposing to close Witham poultry site
2 Sisters Food Group is announcing a series of actions as part of its accelerating transformational strategy to turnaround the business.As part of an on-going review of the company’s loss-making sites, the company is proposing the potential closure of its UK Poultry business’ Witham processing site in Essex. Consultation has ...
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NewsButchers put the fun into fundraising at Guildhall
Around 300 guests danced the night away at The Worshipful Company of Butchers Master's Charity Dinner at Guildhall, London. Master Graham Baker's chosen charity this year was the Cure Parkinson's Trust.Master Graham Baker, Helen Matthews (Cure Parkinson's Trust), Liz Baker and Dr Jon Stamford (Cure Parkinson's Trust). Picture courtesy of ...
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NewsMarel to be floated on Euronext Amsterdam
Processing equipment provider, Marel, had announced its intention to proceed with a public offering and listing on Euronext Amsterdam later in the year. This will be in addition to its listing on Nasdaq Iceland.Arni Oddur Thordarson, the CEO of Marel.Árni Oddur Thórdarson, CEO, commented: “This is an exciting day for ...
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NewsPrime cattle prices see modest increase
Scottish prime cattle producers have seen prices climb by 5% since the start of April, although producer prices remain 5% lower than last year, according to the latest analysis by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Prime cattle producers have seen prices climb by 5% since the start of April.With the exception of ...
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NewsA triple win for Scottish Butchers
The inaugural Scottish Butchers Wars took place last weekend in Perth, which saw many butchers battling it out for the top spot.Alan Clarke (middle left) CEO of Quality Meat Scotland who sponsored the event, presenting the Butchers Wars singles winner trophy to Barry Green from Cairngorm Butchers and pairs winners ...
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NewsPlanning inspector backs Maelor Foods expansion
A planning inspector has allowed an appeal by a poultry processing plant to increase the number of birds it processes at its factory near Wrexham.Maelor Foods will process up to 1 million birds per week at its factory in Cross Lanes.Hywel Wyn Jones has overturned the decision by Wrexham Borough ...
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NewsKantar reports beef and lamb volume down at end of Easter
On the tail end of Easter, the latest Kantar Meat, Fish and Poultry (MFP) market update reports the sector did not experience the expected uplift. Volumes were fairly flat in most markets.Beef has been in 1.96 million fewer baskets this year.In the 12 weeks to 21/04/2019, Kantar's report shows that ...
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NewsMeat Business Women welcomes Royalty
Meat Business Women…The Conference 2019 took place at Painters Hall, London to a sell out audience of over 180 delegates. The event was headlined by American Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University, Temple Grandin and Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal.Grandin, who had flown in from the US ...
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NewsMeat Management Industry Awards set as industry’s big night
Planning for the meat industry’s big awards night organised by Meat Management magazine is well underway and, as usual, organisers expect a sell-out event on 27th June, when the Meat Management Industry Awards take place in Birmingham.The winners of the MM Awards 2018.Up to 500 guests are expected to attend ...
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NewsVaccine for African Swine Fever research gathers pace
A new study has suggested that wild boar’s can be immunised against the most significant worldwide threat facing the pigmeat industry, African Swine Fever (ASF), which would be administered via a vaccine added to food.Wild boar is the most severely affected by ASF in Europe, threatening the pigmeat industry.Published in ...
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NewsIndustry urged to back “Meat with Integrity” campaign
People who work in Scotland’s beef, lamb and pork industry are being urged to take part in a brand new “Meat with Integrity” marketing and public relations campaign being launched by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) in the coming months.Katrina Kennedy pictured with cattle on the family farm in Highland Perthshire. ...
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News£1.4 million marketing campaign for lamb is to be launched by AHDB
A new £1.4 million marketing campaign for lamb is to be launched by AHDB as industry seeks to further support the sheep sector.The promotional push, which has the backing of the NFU, will see targeted promotional activity in two bursts, the first starting in summer and the second in September, ...
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NewsYoung farmers battle it out in Scotch Beef Country Cooks Competition
Members of the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC) are donning their aprons and taking to the kitchen as part of a national cooking competition.The 2018 overall winners were Brechin club, represented by Emily Baillie and Jodie Jackson.The budding chefs will be challenged to mastermind a main dish using ...
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NewsUK’s only entrant in IFFA product competitions wins multiple medals again for his black pudding recipes
Craig Thomas of Martin Thomas Butchers in Pattingham Staffordshire was the UK’s only competitor in the DFV (German Meat Association) product competition at IFFA 2019 but returned home triumphant with multiple medals.Craig Thomas (left) of Martin Thomas Butchers, receiving his winning product medals at IFFA 2019 from the DFV (German ...
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NewsChinese pork production shortfall will require global production response
The spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) into every province in China and throughout Southeast Asia in the last quarter has generated new concerns over the industry's ability to respond to world demand warns latest Rabobank pork report. Structural constraints on production growth in some regions, along with infrastructure and ...
