Latest Industry News – Page 152
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NewsNew meat packing line for Rick Bestwick
Rick Bestwick, part of the Magnavale Group, has announced that it has opened a new meat packing line for its customers. The company has stated that this addition to its services allows the business to handle exposed products and pack it for the UK, European and South Korean markets.Colin Taylor, ...
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NewsNCB Spring Roadshow and BBQ set for 26th March
The National Craft Butchers organisation (NCB) is staging a one-day event at Eastwood Hall, Nottingham in March aimed at those looking for ideas and inspiration for the forthcoming BBQ season.The BBQ competition will feature numerous categories from steaks and burgers to sausages and kebabs.On hand will be a line up ...
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NewsBrexit leaves consumers concerned about meat standards
According to a new poll conducted in time for St David’s Day, tomorrow March 1st, more than half of UK consumers are concerned that food and meat which is farmed to lower standards than home-produced fare could be imported after Brexit.PGI Welsh Lamb and PGI Welsh Beef are produced extensively ...
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NewsOcado and M&S announce joint venture details
Marks and Spencer Group Plc (M&S) has confirmed the creation of a 50/50 joint venture with Ocado Group Plc (Ocado) meaning the current Waitrose commercial arrangement with Ocado will come to an end in September 2020.Tim Steiner, Ocado CEO pictured with Steve Rowe, M&S CEO (right) this morning in London ...
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NewsHCC implement GB marketing push ahead of Brexit
Welsh red meat levy board Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) says it is undertaking a strategic GB marketing drive due to the uncertainty of export markets post Brexit.Lesley Griffiths AM with HCC chief executive Gwyn Howells and HCC market development officer Kate Patten promoting Welsh Lamb at ...
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NewsM&S and Ocado "in discussions" for £1.8bn joint venture
Following press speculation, Marks and Spencer Group PLC has confirmed that it is in discussions with Ocado Group plc regarding a joint venture in the UK retail market.M&S has confirmed that it is in discussions with Ocado regarding a joint venture in the UK retail market.The company say there is ...
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NewsTulip Boston loses M&S contract
Tulip Ltd has confirmed it has lost a contract to supply retailer Marks & Spencer, and will close its Boston plant, putting 464 employees at risk, if a new replacement contract is not sourced.Tulip has lost a contract to supply retailer Marks & Spencer.It said the site, which employs 464 ...
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NewsPrime beef supply set to tighten
With the 2018 UK cow kill at its highest level in a decade, there is little indication that any breeding herd rebuilding is underway, according to the latest market analysis by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Prime beef production is also likely to decline as 2019 progresses.According to Stuart Ashworth, QMS director ...
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NewsDefra release import/export information for food
The Government has released new information which has been published by Defra to ensure import and export trade in animals and animal products can continue in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal.Food and Animal Welfare Minister David Rutley.In the event of no deal, to continue ...
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NewsIoM / WCB annual prize-giving 2019 is a royal celebration
HRH The Princess Royal was guest of honour and presented the Awards at yesterday’s IoM / WCB annual prize-giving held at Painters’ Hall, London.All the category winners are pictured here with HRH The Princess Royal, together with The Master of the WCB Graham Baker, and the Chairman of the IoM ...
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NewsProposed deal between Sainsbury’s/Asda in danger
It has been found by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) that if retailers Sainsbury’s and Asda continue with merge plans, shoppers could face higher prices, reduced quality and choice, and a poorer overall shopping experience across the UK.The CMA believes the merge could lead to lessening of competition at ...
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NewsWomen In Meat Industry Awards gathers pace
The annual Women In Meat Industry Awards, which was launched by Meat Management magazine in 2018, has confirmed its black tie dinner date and Awards ceremony this year as Friday 15th November 2019.The 2018 Women In Meat Industry Award Winners.Organiser YPL Exhibitions & Events, which is staging the event for ...
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NewsLab-grown meat can result in more warming
A study has been conducted to discover the impact lab-grown and farmed beef has on the environment, as well as how much lab-grown meat accounts for different greenhouse gases.The study suggests that over the longer term, cultured meat production methods could increase global warming more than some types of cattle ...
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News‘Veganuary’ makes minimal impact on meat industry
Despite all the press and media hype around Veganuary, an update from Kantar Worldpanel shows it has not seen overall volumes for meat, fish and poultry (MFP) fall year on year.Chicken continues to drive volume, with 390,000 more shoppers and 2 million more trips.In the latest meat, fish and poultry ...
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NewsFarewell to Liz Murphy
On Wednesday 13th February, over 90 people gathered together for a reception at Pewterers’ Hall in London to say farewell to Liz Murphy, the outgoing CEO of The International Meat Trade Association (IMTA).Over 90 people gathered together to say farewell to Liz Murphy.Liz started her career in the meat industry ...
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NewsNew machinery agency for Bryant Ltd
Equipment supplier Bryant Ltd., have confirmed that from March 2019, the company will be the official UK and Ireland agent for Schröder Maschinenbau GmbH.The Schröder max 6000 machine.Part of the JBT business, Schröder is a manufacturer of injection and marination equipment, plus massagers and tenderisers for meat, poultry and fish, ...
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NewsAddo Food Group appoints new CEO
Addo Food Group has announced Deborah Bolton as its new chief executive officer. The new appointment will be effective immediately.Deborah Bolton will be Addo's new CEO.Previously the company’s Joint chief operating officer, in a statement confirming the changes, Addo say that ‘Deborah has helped the business grow from strength to ...
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NewsPlans for a Sausage World on hold
Following news that Heck’s proposed Sausage World attraction in Yorkshire had received the go-ahead from the local authority, the company has now announced that the project will be put on hold after funding from the European Union was refused.Heck has now announced that 'Sausage World' will be put on hold ...
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NewsPackaging tax outlined by chancellor with new focus on plastic
New plans set out by Government this week will see the costs of recycling borne by those that produce packaging waste and place it on the market. The changes will make up a key part of the government’s upcoming Environment Bill, to be introduced early in the second session of ...
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NewsGovernment offers post Brexit support for UK sheep industry
The UK Livestock Brexit Group welcomed Farming Minister George Eustice to speak at its so called contingency meeting on 14th February to answer various key questions put forward by participants. Farming Minister George Eustice.According to reports sent to Meat Management, both Defra and the Minister stated their support and appreciation ...
