Latest Industry News – Page 15
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NewsMorrisons unveils new £1.4m innovation centre to improve meat products
UK retailer Morrisons has unveiled a new innovation centre, which it says will improve production of bacon, sausages and cooked meats as part of an investment programme.The Greenside Innovation Centre in Bradford.The new Greenside Innovation Centre, costing £1.4 million, was officially opened by the leader of Bradford Council, councillor Susan ...
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NewsPrinces Group appoints new chief executive
Simon Harrison has been appointed chief executive officer of global food business Princes Group.Simon Harrison, incoming Princes Group CEO.Harrison previously served as deputy managing director at Princes in June 2023, and the business said his work has led to "record trading performance" across the last year. Princes manufactures a range ...
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NewsBritain's Best Butcher's Shop: who will win the title in 2024?
With the Meat Management Industry Awards nomination and voting process well underway, we take a look at one of the programme’s most prestigious awards - Britain’s Best Butcher’s Shop. Last year’s winners Gigli’s Butchers explain what winning the award meant to them. Gigli’s Butchers won the title in ...
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NewsAHDB showcases British red meat at Canada expo
British beef, lamb and pork will be featured at the Restaurants Canada (RC) Show in Toronto from 8-10th April, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).Exporters joined AHDB in Canada to showcase Britain's red meat.The show, which AHDB said is expected to attract more than 22,000 visitors from ...
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News"I don’t do the supermarket shopping," says Michel Roux JR
Ahead of the FMT Food Industry Awards ceremony in June, this year's host and world-renowned chef Michel Roux Jr spoke to Food Management Today about his supermarket staples and culinary success.Michel Roux Jr is set to host the prestigious food industry awards in June. | Photo: Issy Croker.It was announced ...
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NewsPrice stability predicted for future beef market - HCC
Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has reported that supply of Welsh beef is expected to tighten, potentially causing medium term price stability.HCC said that deadweight prices were strong, with some higher than the five-year average.Looking at data from British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS), HCC said that the ...
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NewsQMS relaunches Scotch Beef Club in Italy to increase export opportunities
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has announced that it has relaunched its Scotch Beef Club in Italy, which it said will "focus on increasing exports" to the Italian market.To celebrate the relaunch, foodservice stakeholders in the Italian red meat sector were invited to taste a three-course menu in Milan centred around ...
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NewsProtestors arrested at Norwich Cranswick facility
Seven protesters were reportedly arrested following an incident at pork producer Cranswick's Watton facility on Wednesday 3rd April.Cranswick's site in Watton, Norfolk.The incident occurred at the facility on Brandon Road, Watton. According to Norfolk police, five men and two women were arrested in connection with the incident following reports that ...
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NewsIndustry calls for clarity on BTOM import charges
The UK Government has updated its Common User Charge policy, and the meat industry has called for clarity and reassurance as the 30th April deadline draws near.UK businesses importing goods through the Port of Dover will have to pay the Common User Charge.As part of the incoming Border Target Operating ...
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NewsMinisters appoint new AHDB board members
UK Ministers have appointed two new board members of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).Glen Nimmo and Graeme Jack, incoming AHDB board members.According to AHDB, Graeme Jack and Glen Nimmo have been appointed as board members, with their terms running from 1st April and 10th April respectively, each for ...
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NewsLMC highlights agriculture career opportunities at college fair
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) attended a food careers fair at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Loughry campus.Representatives from LMC attended the fair to highlight career opportunities within the agriculture industry, distributing a range of educational and promotional resources, including the Northern Ireland Farm Quality ...
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NewsWCB conducts annual Boar's Head Ceremony in London
The annual Boar’s Head ceremony is conducted by the Worshipful Company of Butchers and follows a tradition that dates back to 1343, making it one of the oldest events held in The City of London.The 2024 WCB Court posed for a photo outside of Butchers' Hall in Smithfield, London.The Worshipful ...
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NewsMeat Industry Awards gathers pace for 2024
The annual Meat Management Industry Awards are off to a flying start this year according to organisers YPL Exhibitions & Events, with product nominations and voting well up on the same period last year.
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NewsScottish sausage sales up 14% on the year
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has revealed that the Scottish sausage market grew by more than 14% in 2023, according to data from Kantar.The Kilted Pork Company has launched a range of products on the back of the market's recent success.The trade body said that Scotland's "biggest pork producer" - Browns ...
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NewsMark Spencer knighted for Parliamentary Service
Farming Minister Mark Spencer has been awarded a Knighthood in a 'surprise' honours list unveiled by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.Mark Spencer, Minister of State for Food, Farming and Fisheries.Minister of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Mark Spencer will receive a Knighthood for 'Public and ...
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NewsChanges to SFI welcomed by National Sheep Association
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has welcomed an announcement from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) limiting the percentage of farm land that can be put into non-productive actions as part of applications for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI).Phil Stocker, NSA chief executive.Under the changes, SFI applicants ...
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NewsHRH commemorates opening of Browns Food Group upgraded facilities
Scottish meat and poultry manufacturer Browns Food Group has commemorated the opening of its upgraded facilities with HRH The Princess Royal, who recognised the company for its support of the Scottish pig sector.HRH The Princess Royal visited Browns Food Group at its Kelloholm production facility.Browns Food Group has upgraded its ...
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NewsPig market may experience "seasonal uplift", says QMS
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has revealed that the GB Standard Pig Price (SPP) has been "relatively stable" in February and March.QMS said that pig producers' finances were "slowly recovering" from the financial concerns of 2021/22.QMS noted that despite the stability, there had been "some signs of seasonal increase" when the ...
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NewsScottish meat industry "at risk" as FSS raises costs - SAMW
The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) has declared the Scottish meat industry "at risk of being rendered uncompetitive to the rest of the UK" as Food Standards Scotland (FSS) raises vet and inspection costs.Ian Bentley, president of the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers.According to SAMW, a price increase on ...
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NewsNSA urges new Welsh First Minister to rethink SFS
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has continued to urge Welsh Government to rethink Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) as the new Welsh First Minister is appointed.Vaughan Gething, newly appointed Welsh First Minister.Vaughan Gething was appointed First Minister following a vote in Welsh Parliament, which NSA commented was a "vital opportunity" to ...
