Latest Industry News – Page 154
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NewsMeat industry express concerns over Channel 4 documentary
Members of the meat industry say they are ‘deeply concerned’ by Channel 4’s decision to air its latest documentary, ‘How to Steal Pigs and Influence People.’NFU and all UK farmers unions hit out at 'How to Steal Pigs and Influence People.'The documentary features a segment which sees a group of ...
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NewsLMC brings balance to Veganuary with advertising campaign
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has relaunched its ‘flavour your life’ campaign to promote the benefits of Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assured (NIFQA) beef and lamb.Industry development manager at LMC, Colin Smith.The adverts are set to air on television and radio during January, with the advert aiming to provide ...
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NewsCalls for Government to help save small abattoirs
Speakers at the Oxford Real Farming Conference have urged the government to do more as small abattoirs continue to go out of business.Small abattoirs still under pressure.With four abattoirs closing down in the last 12 months and with another six said to be on the brink of closing, farmers and ...
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NewsBritish Game Alliance collaborates with Samworth Brothers
The British Game Alliance (BGA) has announced a series of collaborations with major players in hospitality and catering to bring sustainable and ethically sourced game in order to cater for the rising demand in the UK. Sales of game are on the up in the UK.Game sales in the UK ...
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NewsAdditional ‘Meat the Market’ workshops announced
The next in the series of 'Meat the Market' workshops will be held at Scotbeef in Bridge of Allan at the start of next month.Organised by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), the practical ‘Meat the Market’ events, for farmers, will highlight the key factors that need to be considered to ensure ...
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NewsAIMS forces Mitsubishi to back down over Channel 4 documentary
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) has succeeded in getting Mitsubishi to remove its sponsorship from Channel 4’s ‘How to steal pigs and influence people’ documentary.Tony Goodger, a spokesperson for AIMS.The car manufacturer was lambasted on social media from farmers and the meat industry after it was revealed its ...
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NewsCriticism of Channel 4’s ‘Apocalypse Cow’ documentary
Members of the meat industry are criticising Channel 4 for a lack of balance and accuracy when portraying UK farming systems in its ‘Apocalypse Cow’ documentary.‘Apocalypse Cow,’ which was presented by environmental campaigner, George Monbiot, looked at the environmental impact caused by animal grazing and the meat industry as a ...
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NewsQMS relaunches ‘Meat with Integrity’ campaign
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has relaunched its ‘Meat with Integrity’ campaign in a bid to raise awareness of the quality and provenance of the Scottish red meat industry’s animal welfare and sustainability credentials.Hazel McNae; One of the faces from QMS's 'Meat with Integrity' campaign.The campaign, which first launched in July ...
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NewsAIMS calls on Mitsubishi to remove links to TV programme
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) has urged Mitsubishi to remove its links from a programme due to air on Channel 4 next week.A post on twitter responding to Mitsubishi's links to Channel 4's latest documentary.The programme titled ‘How to Steal Pigs and Influence People’ is described as a ...
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NewsPork campaign aims to tap into healthy eating resolutions
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB) ‘love flavour, love pork’ advertising campaign will return to national television next week.Caribbean pork medallions with salsa.The advert, which is set to run from Monday 13th January, will feature a range of healthy and tasty pork dishes, including healthy sweet and sour pork ...
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NewsLevy board activity to reassure people there’s no need to cut out red meat in January
The benefits of red meat as part of a healthy balanced diet will, say the three UK levy boards, be heard loud and clear this month, with joint activity from the levy bodies in England, Scotland and Wales.The project, funded by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), Quality Meat ...
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NewsNFU urges Government to be global leader of climate-friendly food
NFU president, Minette Batters, is urging the Government to commit to introducing a food standards commission that scrutinises future trade deals and safeguards British farming’s place as a global leader in climate-friendly food.Minette Batters: "British farmers are world-leading in our standards of animal welfare, environmental protection and food safety. Farmers ...
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NewsOrganic Research Centre appoints Lucy MacLennan as new CEO
The Organic Research Centre (ORC) has announced the appointment of Lucy MacLennan as its new CEO.Lucy MacLennan - new CEO at Organic Research CentreMacLennan, who has over 25 years’ experience in the fresh produce sector, replaces Stuart Rogers, who stepped in as interim CEO following the departure of Nic Lampkin ...
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NewsHandtmann Group acquires Inotec
The Handtmann Group of Companies in Biberach, Germany, has acquired the Inotec Group. The two companies have signed a corresponding purchase agreement, but the deal is still subject to approval by the Bundeskartellamt, the German Federal Cartel Office.The Handtmann and Inotec management teams.No changes to jobs are said to be ...
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NewsAIMS and Organuary look to boost offal sales
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) has announced it is supporting Organuary in 2020.Organuary has been established by the charity Public Health Collaboration to promote the inclusion of organ meats in at least one meal, twice per week, throughout January.Chicken liver with vegetables.Tony Goodger, a spokesperson for AIMS, said: ...
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NewsDalziel Ingredients expands NPD and technical services team
Dalziel Ingredients has introduced four new technologists to its new product development and technical services team.Dalziel Ingredients new team, pictured (l to r): Emma Bolam, Ionela Surugiu, Ros Scott and James Taylor.The ingredients manufacturer produces a wide range of dry blends, including seasonings, mixes, rubs and glazes for meat, savoury, ...
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NewsNestlé's Herta deal shows signs of sound strategic thinking, says GlobalData
Nestlé has struck a deal to sell off another low-growth asset – Herta meats – but yet again may be showing signs of anxiety by not exiting the business altogether, writes GlobalData.Nestlé announced it was selling 60% of Herta meats to Casa Tarradellas, but at the same time revealed it ...
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NewsHCC urges balance in debate over diet and climate change
In his New Year message, Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales chairman Kevin Roberts has urged the media to take a balanced approach to covering issues of diet and sustainability in 2020.HCC chairman, Kevin Roberts.Roberts has criticised elements of the media in the past for failing to distinguish between ...
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NewsLMC Northern Ireland CEO says don't cut back on meat consumption now
LMC chief executive, Ian Stevenson, has welcomed in 2020 with a positive message that the red meat industry in Northern Ireland is open and ready for business as the new decade begins. He also urged consumers not to cut back on meat in 2020.LMC's CEO, Ian Stevenson."As we head into ...
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NewsBK UK purchases 34 new locations from Kout Food Group
BK UK Group, the master franchisee for Burger King in the UK, has purchased KFG Quickserve Limited, the Burger King business operating 34 restaurants UK-wide from Kout Food Group.This acquisition will increase the Burger King UK company owned portfolio to 136 restaurants, within a total UK estate of 517 restaurants.With ...
