Latest Industry News – Page 150
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NewsEntries open for Scotch Brand Product of the year award
The Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2020 will look to choose the best product using Scotch Beef PGI, Scotch Lamb PGI or Specially Selected Pork on the 21st May 2020.Sponsored by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), the Scotch Brand Product of the Year category aims to recognise the work of ...
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NewsNFU to lead food standards rally in Westminster
Hundreds of farmers from across the country will gather in London on March 25th to join the National Farmers Union (NFU) in a rallying call to Government, urging them to insist that any future UK trade policies will not compromise the standards of British farming and that any imported food ...
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NewsMeat industry welcomes MAC report but says more must be done
Members of the meat industry, including the British Poultry Council, have responded to the Migration Advisory Committee’s latest report by saying more must be done to ensure British food remains affordable and accessible.The latest MAC report recommends dropping the salary threshold for skilled workers from outside the EU to £25,600.The ...
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NewsAre meat eaters being ‘shamed’?
According to stories carried in a number of newspapers, including The Sun and The Express, meat eaters are being ‘shamed’ for their dietary sources including bacon, sausages and burgers.The reports indicated that a campaign called ‘Your Plate, Your Choice’ has apparently conducted a study of 2,000 adults and found that ...
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NewsNew look QMS standards launched
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has revamped its cattle & sheep assurance standards with the aim of making them more user friendly.The new standards will consist of simple, easy to read content that clearly explains each standard and its importance. The standards behind the six QMS quality assurance schemes – which ...
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NewsGrowth predicted for European pork market in 2020
Following an estimated decline in 2019, EU pork production is expected to increase by 1% in 2020, according to a report by Rabobank.African swine fever (ASF) will continue to impact the global pork market in 2020.The report references high prices and strong export demand will allow the production of EU ...
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NewsQMS ‘Meat the Future’ conference to focus on future opportunities for red meat
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) will hold a conference on February 25th which will look at how the supply chain can work together to support, develop, promote and protect the Scottish red meat industry now and in the future.Alan Clarke, chief executive of Quality Meat Scotland.Attendees will hear from Fergus Ewing, ...
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NewsHCC highlight factors behind bumper 2019 for lamb and beef production
Market analysis by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has revealed that lamb and beef production increased throughout the UK in 2019.HCC data analyst, Glesni Phillips.The analysis shows that total UK sheepmeat production in 2019 stood at 307,500 tonnes, 6.4% higher than last year, due to a 3% ...
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NewsLatest Kantar figures highlight challenging Christmas for meat and poultry
Fresh meat and poultry sales suffered year on year deficits in the 12 weeks to December 29th, according to latest figures from Kantar.The report highlights significant drops for red meat, with year on year sales for beef falling by 3%, 3.9% for lamb and 4% for pork.Poultry sales also suffered, ...
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NewsCCC report advises meat and dairy consumption reduced by 20% per person
The Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) report says that to meet the UK’s commitment to becoming a Net Zero economy by 2050 requires a transformation in land use across the UK. It also recommends, within its main objectives that the consumption of beef, lamb and dairy is reduced by at least ...
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NewsABP’s by-product division acquires John Pointon and Sons protein business
ABP’s by-product division, Advanced Proteins, has announced the acquisition of the John Pointon and Sons animal by-products and proteins business.John Pointon and Sons 80-acre site in Staffordshire.John Pointon and Sons is the largest single site by-product and pet food ingredient supplier in the UK with a capacity of 400,000 metric ...
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NewsResponding to CCC report AHDB says other proteins would need to supplement our diets
In its response to the Climate Change Committee's (CCC) latest report, AHDB has suggested that diets would need to be supplemented by other proteins if consumers are to reduce their meat and dairy intake by 20% per person.Dr Jonathan Foot, head of environment at AHDB, responded to the CCC's latest ...
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NewsWelsh lamb in new research programme
Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is leading a five-year red meat development programme to assess, develop and enhance the quality of Welsh lamb.Nearly 2000 UK consumers will be used to help ensure the quality of Welsh lamb.Nearly 2,000 UK consumers will be used to ensure PGI Welsh ...
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NewsTulip Ltd use Apprenticeship Levy fund to invest in Coalville community
Tulip Ltd has unveiled plans to use over £40,000 of its Apprenticeship Levy to invest in the local community in Coalville, becoming one of the first food manufactures to reinvest the funds.Rachel Baldwin, vice president of human resources at Tulip.Tulip, a foodservice manufacturer, has been operating from its Coalville site ...
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NewsNorthern Ireland set to scrap food craft apprenticeships
The Food and Drink Training and Education Council (FTC) says it is concerned by Northern Ireland's proposed plans to scrap specific apprenticeships for butchers, brewers, bakers and fishmongers and replace them with a single, cluster qualification. The organisation told Meat Management it sees the move as a very regressive step. ...
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NewsHCC to give couples free meals to celebrate St. Dwynwen’s Day
In order to promote Welsh meat, Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales and Menter Moch Cymru are offering couples from across Wales a free three-course meal for St. Dwynwen’s Day.Kirstie Jones, market development officer at HCC - Meat Promotion Wales.The event is set to take place at Pitch Cardiff ...
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NewsIndustry group tackles food fraud through intelligence
On the anniversary of the horsemeat scandal, the Food Industry Intelligence Network (FIIN) reports it has doubled its membership and data pool. The Network aims to use the intelligence it gathers to understand where food fraud risks can be found in the UK food and drink industry.Professor Chris Elliott, FIIN ...
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NewsHCC announces Wales Week London partnership
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has announced a partnership with the Wales Week London / Wales Worldwide initiative.HCC - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) will showcase the best of Welsh food at the Wales Week London / Wales Worldwide initiative.The event, which celebrates and promotes all that is ...
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NewsFibrous casings market to grow steadily
The fibrous casings market is expected to grow by over 4%, double the growth of the overall casings market, according to a report by Fact.MR.Sausages and salami hold the highest share in fibrous casings marketThe surge in growth has been attributed to an increase in processed meat consumption globally, thereby ...
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NewsAvara Foods records £13.7m profit
Avara Foods has published its results to May 2019, with a turnover of £1.1bn and profit for the year of £13.7m.Andy Dawkins, CEO of Avara Foods.In a statement released by Avara, the results come during a year when the new business, a joint venture between Cargill and Faccenda, was ‘focused ...
