Latest Industry News – Page 148
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NewsScotch Beef and Scotch Lamb showcased to food industry professionals
Scottish food industry professionals were able to sample Scotch Beef PGI and Scotch Lamb PGI at The List’s 26th annual Eating and Drinking Guide launch event in Glasgow.L-R: Marco Yellena, owner of the Battlefield Rest and Marino Donati, head chef at Glasgow’s Battlefield Rest.The event, which was attended by over ...
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NewsCMA refuses Sainsbury's Asda merger outright
The Competition Markets Authority (CMA) has called an outright halt to the proposed merger of Sainsbury’s and Asda, announced last year.Following an in-depth investigation, a group of independent CMA panel members concluded that the deal would result in a substantial lessening of competition at both a national and local level ...
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NewsNew secretary general at UECBV
UECBV, The European Livestock and Meat Trades Union, has appointed Dr Karsten Maier as the new Secretary General of the organisation.Dr Karsten Maier has a track record of leadership and engagement across the agribusiness sector. (Photo: UECBV)Dr Maier is German and graduated from the University of Hohenheim, Institute for Farm ...
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NewsPeter Hardwick to join BMPA
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has appointed Peter Hardwick as its Trade Policy Advisor as part of an on-going restructure of the organisation.Peter Hardwick has worked in the international meat sector for 40 years.Hardwick has worked in the international meat sector for 40 years in meat production and processing ...
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NewsEntries open for ‘One to Watch’ 2019 prize from Meat Business Women
The Meat Business Women organisation (MBW) has announced its ‘One to Watch’ annual prize for 2019. Now in its second year, the winner will receive a place on the ‘Women Leaders’ course at Cranfield University worth over £4,000.2018 winner Harriet Wilson.MBW said that the prize will be given to an ...
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NewsEaster and Brexit delay has helped sheep market
The Easter market and the decision to delay Brexit has helped to support the prime sheep market over the past few weeks, according to the latest analysis by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).QMS' Stuart Ashworth explains lamb imports play an important part in maintaining consumer interest.Despite the recent strengthening, producer prices ...
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NewsHeading back into Brexit discussions the NFU reminds government that agri-food sector is worth £122 billion to UK
The strategic importance and economic value of the British food and farming industry must not be overlooked in the Brexit discussions to come, the NFU has said after it published new Defra figures as part of its State of the Farming Economy report.The data has shown that the contribution of ...
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NewsIFFA 2019 countdown begins
With just over two weeks to go until IFFA 2019 opens its doors to more than 1,000 companies from around 50 countries, market leaders are set to present innovations and future-oriented trends to the entire processing chain of the meat industry.Photo: Messe Frankfurt GmbH / Petra Welzel.Presented on a three-yearly ...
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NewsScience confirms what industry has been telling regulators all along - meat safe to eat for up to 50 days
New scientific findings show that new packaging could keep meat fresh for up to 50 days, and will mean Sell-By dates on meat are finally to be reviewed.New packaging could keep meat fresh for up to 50 days.The study, reported in The Daily Telegraph, was commissioned by The British Meat ...
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NewsMeat industry reacts to meat and bowel cancer study
A study published by Oxford Academic’s International Journal of Epidemiology reports people who eat red and processed meat within department of health guidelines are still at increased risk of bowel cancer – Meat Management brings you the industry's responses.AHDB and Meat Advisory PanelDr Carrie Ruxton: “Red meat provides valuable nutrients, ...
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NewsScotland’s first farmers’ market turns 20
As Perth Farmers’ Market celebrates its 20th anniversary, founder Jim Fairlie and manager Adeline Watson look back at the last two decades, and how the market has grown.L-R: Perth Farmers Market manager Adeline Watson pictured with founder Jim Fairlie.Fairlie was behind the development, and after getting the market up and ...
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NewsEditor appointed at Meat Management magazine
Pam Brook has returned to Yandell Media as editor of Meat Management magazine and its sister title Food Management Today.Pam Brook.Pam has been associated with the company for well over two decades and had previous lengthy spells as editor with the business.Until taking up her new appointment, Pam has more ...
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NewsGordon King appointed as new executive manager at Scottish Craft Butchers
Scottish Craft Butchers (SCB) has announced its new executive manager will be Gordon King, who is set to take over the position vacated by Douglas Scott.Gordon King will take over Douglas Scott as executive manager.SCB says King will bring a wide range of experience both of the meat industry and ...
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NewsTwo new appointments to the AHDB Beef & Lamb board
Meat processor Trevor Bellis and Cumbrian farmer Colin Bateman are the newest board members for AHDB Beef & Lamb, following the departure of Rizvan Khalid and Ros Turner.Trevor Bellis.The pair joined the board on 1st April and will continue in their posts for the next three years.Trevor from Janan Meat ...
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NewsWorld Pork Expo 2019 cancelled due to ASF
The National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) board in the USA has announced its decision to cancel the World Pork Expo 2019. This is a precaution as African swine fever (ASF) continues to spread in China and other parts of Asia.©2019 World Pork ExpoWorld Pork Expo, held each June at the ...
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NewsExtension to Brexit process agreed again – trade comments
EU leaders have granted the Prime Minister an extension to the UK Brexit process, after meeting in Brussels on 10th April. The new deadline of 31st October offers the prospect of the UK not having to leave the EU without a deal.The new deadline of 31st October offers the prospect ...
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NewsMeat from Britain to be showcased at the SIAL Canada exhibition
Red meat products from England, Scotland and Wales are to be profiled at the international tradeshow SIAL Canada, which is held in Montreal over three days from 30th April to 2nd May.Red meat products from England, Scotland and Wales are to be profiled at SIAL Canada.The show attracts more than ...
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NewsScotland’s top butchers go head to head
A selection of Scotland’s top butchers are set to battle it out next month when they go head to head in a new competition sponsored by Scotch Lamb PGI.Graeme Sharp (left) from QMS alongside Douglas Scott from Scottish Craft Butchers.The first ‘Scottish Butchers Wars’ competition, run by Scottish Craft Butchers, ...
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NewsUK exports of animals and animal product to EU approved
The UK listed status application to assure animals and animal product movements in a no-deal EU exit has been approved by EU member states.Disruption for businesses which export animals and animal products will be minimised.The Member States agreed the application after confirming that it met the animal health and biosecurity ...
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NewsLate Easter affects meat sales
The latest meat, fish and poultry market report (MFP) from Kantar confirms how a late Easter, as well as Mother’s Day falling outside of the period, has contributed to slower growth of red meat, whilst chicken and pork performed well.Lamb remains an important market at Easter.Volumes are down across the ...
