Latest Industry News – Page 157
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NewsSainsbury’s/Asda merger challenged during hearing
Tesco has said that the proposed merger of Sainsbury’s and Asda should not go ahead unless ‘extensive remedies’ are provided as a result.The CMA reported that Tesco has said the proposed merger is a 'challenge' in terms of economics.Remarks from Tesco were reported during a hearing with the Competition and ...
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NewsCrawshaw Group Plc stores find a buyer
Meat retailer business, Crawshaw Group Plc, has been sold to Mr. Thomas Cribbin on 1st December following difficult trading conditions, saving 240 jobs.Crawshaw Group Plc stores have now been sold to a new company, Longhanure Limited.Cribbin, who previously ran a number of butchers shops in the Republic of Ireland and ...
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NewsAHDB completes sale of MLCSL
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has reported completion of the disposal process for Meat and Livestock Commercial Services Limited (MLCSL), which the organisation asserts will result in a total of £1.3 million being reinvested in the beef, lamb and pork sectors.Jane King, AHDB chief executive believes the move ...
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NewsStockpiling concerns for a hard Brexit
Retailers have said they are considering ‘a wide range of mitigating factors including stockpiling where possible; different routes across the Channel; signposting support for EU workforce; and currency hedging’, a survey confirms.Retailers are considering stockpiling and changing supply locations as ways of mitigating the impact .Squire Patton Boggs and Retail ...
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NewsBoars Head Ceremony attracts crowds
Crowds of onlookers, including London tourists, enjoyed the annual Boars Head Ceremony in London on Wednesday 28th November, when Liverymen from the Worshipful Company of Butchers, led by this year’s Master, Graham Baker.Liverymen Mark Winston and Rob Yandell, together with Richard Booth and Graham Yandell, holding the Boars Head at ...
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NewsFilm released highlighting Women In Meat Industry Awards
The recent Women In Meat Industry Awards dinner and presentation ceremony has been captured on film which is now available online - click here to view.The Women In Meat Indsutry Awards took place at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington.The celebration dinner on Friday 16th November brought together a wealth ...
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NewsCall for wild game to be reviewed
The Countryside Alliance and British Game Alliance are calling for the Food Standards Agency’s guidance on wild game to be reviewed to ensure they are promoting fair competition between game meat producers in the UK and EU.There is a call for wild game to be reviewed to ensure fair promoting ...
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NewsMeat levy bodies to tackle climate change in £29,000 project
Three UK meat levy bodies have jointly commissioned a new project to pave the way for a sustainability framework for livestock production in Great Britain.A new project has been commissioned for livestock production in Great Britain.The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) ...
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NewsObituary: Baroness Trumpington
Former Conservative minister Baroness Trumpington, who served in the Department of Health and Ministry of Agriculture in the 1980s and 1990s has died.A screenshot from a TV interview with Baroness Trumpington.She was well known for making a ‘V-sign’ at a fellow Conservative seven years ago, over what she saw as ...
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NewsWelsh meat industry voices Brexit fears
NFU Cymru, the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) and Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) have all voiced shared concerns over Brexit’s potential impact on the red meat sector in Wales.HCC chair Kevin Roberts.In a joint letter to Welsh Assembly Members, NFU Cymru and BMPA have outlined the importance of the Welsh ...
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NewsDanish Crown to postpone strategic target
As a result of continued losses in UK company Tulip Ltd, Danish Crown has decided to postpone its strategic target by two years.Jais Valeur, group CEO of Danish Crown.In a report, Danish Crown says it is doing all it can to bolster earnings for the benefit of the group’s owners ...
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NewsMeat sees stronger performance in latest grocery figures
Fresh primary meat and poultry has moved into growth after a few difficult months, according to researcher Kantar Worldpanel.Pork is the overall winner in the latest grocery market share figures.The latest grocery market share figures covering the 12 weeks to 4th November show that meat and poultry value sales have ...
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NewsU.S. moves forward with cell-grown ‘meat’
Cultured ‘meat’ products are a continuing topic of interest across the pond, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announcing they will oversee production.Both USDA and FDA will jointly oversee the production of cell-cultured food products derived from livestock and poultry.The two ...
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NewsGovernment advisory committee recommends slashing UK beef and lamb production
The advisory Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has urged the Government to call for a significant reduction in beef and lamb production. It suggests that the number of sheep and cattle in the UK should be reduced by between a fifth and a half due to the emission of greenhouse ...
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NewsSausages and burgers were summer winners
Burgers and bangers were the winners of this year’s barbecue season, with burgers making an appearance at almost 40% of all barbecue occasions.Burgers and sausages came out on top in this year’s barbecue season.According to the latest piece of research from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) which explores ...
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NewsInternational Meat Trade Association welcomes Draft Brexit Agreement
The International Meat Trade Association (IMTA) has welcomed the Draft Brexit Agreement reached by UK and EU negotiators but says that much uncertainty remains.IMTA's policy director, Katie Doherty has responded to the draft Brexit Agreement.The organisation has released the following statement: “IMTA welcomes the news that the UK and EU ...
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NewsMeat industry attends HCC Wales conference
Some 120 meat processors and farmers attended the annual Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) conference at Buith Wells on 8th November, reports industry expert Jean-Pierre Garnier.In a presentation, Dr. Prysor Williams of Bangor University, highlighted the most recent research and facts regarding the sustainability of Welsh production ...
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NewsWinners of 2018 Women In Meat Industry Awards revealed
The winners of the inaugural Women In Meat Industry Awards were announced on 16th November during a glittering celebratory dinner and ceremony at The Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington, London.The 2018 Women In Meat Industry Award Winners.Celebrity chef and cookery school businesswoman Lesley Waters, known for television shows including Ready ...
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NewsMeat price stability ‘threatened’ for 2019
A ‘melting pot’ of risks are threatening global meat price stability, according to Rabobank’s annual outlook report Growth Slows Down…As Doubt Gears Up.Major outbreaks are affecting global trade and consumer preferences, and as a result, a shift to beef consumption is expected.Rabobank’s report reveals that while meat markets will continue ...
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NewsBrexit Withdrawal Agreement: what it means for meat
The meat industry has been quick to respond to the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement, which was confirmed by the United Kingdom and European Union negotiating teams in principle this week.The full 585 page report on the Withdrawal Agreement can be found here and that of the Political Declaration here.Meat industry figures ...
