Latest Industry News – Page 162
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NewsSubstantial sales growth for poultry and burgers
The latest data from Kantar Worldpanel, covering the 12 weeks to 12th August reports strong performance from both burgers and chicken, with sausages also performing well.After the summer heatwave, the weather has had a huge impact on the market and Kantar reports strong growth for burgers and grills despite the ...
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NewsUK Sausage Week competition deadline extended
With a very high level of entries this year, YPL Exhibitions & Events has decided to extend the deadline for nominating and entering sausages into the 2018 UK Sausage Week competition until 26th September.Due to demand, the UK Sausage Week competition deadline has now been extended to 26th September.The presentations ...
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NewsFowler Welch and Bernard Matthews extend partnership
Food supply chain expert Fowler Welch and poultry producer Bernard Matthews have extended their long-term partnership with additional services and volume.Norwich-based Bernard Matthews has committed to a new two-year warehousing and distribution contract and increased the volume of products that will be handled by Fowler Welch by 50%.Food supply chain ...
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NewsNew research highlights waste in the red meat sector
A new report has identified several opportunities where the red meat processing sector in Wales can reduce waste and increase efficiency.The report, ‘Identifying opportunities to maximise value and reduce waste in red meat processing in Wales’, produced by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) on behalf of WRAP ...
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NewsBrits less likely to buy meat due to imports post-Brexit
Shoppers may avoid buying meat if they cannot be sure it has been produced in the UK, amid concerns that standards on imported food will slip following Brexit, new research has revealed.Nearly half of British adults reported to be less likely to buy meat if they cannot be sure it ...
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NewsDanish Crown introduce new type of pork for Netto stores
From this week the conventional pork offering at Netto stores in Denmark supplied, by Danish Crown, will come from pigs reared without the use of any antibiotics.Worries about an excessive use of antibiotics in rearing pigs amongst consumers in Denmark has prompted Danish Crown to introduce the product for the ...
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NewsContinued growth for China's animal protein industry
A report from Rabobank food & agribusiness has predicted the Chinese animal protein market will continue to grow, but growth will be driven by value rather than volume.The report explains the sheer size of China’s consumer base and its rising middle class, in which it suggests that its animal protein ...
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NewsPrime lamb supplies remain tight and prices firm say QMS
The importance of religious festivals to Scottish lamb producers has been particularly evident in the recent marketplace report Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).This is with prime lamb prices rising 7p/kg lwt in the two weeks running up to Eid, then losing that gain in the following week.The latest market analysis from ...
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NewsTrade uncertainty for US revealed in beef market report
The US market is the focus in RaboResearch’s Beef Quarterly report, but a number of important issues are continuing to influence global beef markets.RaboResearch generates knowledge and develops views and insights on businesses, topics and developments in the food & agribusiness sectors across the globe.A number of important issues are ...
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News2 Sisters creates more than 200 new jobs
Up to 200 new jobs will be created at 2 Sisters Food Group’s Carlisle site – Cavaghan and Gray – securing the long-term future of the site.2 Sisters has announced a £7m capital investment at its Carlisle prepared meals factory, creating more than 200 new jobs for the region as ...
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NewsUK Sausage Week: last chance to nominate your bangers
With the deadline just over a week away, there is no time like the present nominate sausages for entry into UK Sausage Week’s competition.Ladies in Pigs at the UK Sausage Week 2017 product judging.Businesses can still enter products for consideration for free via the form on the campaign’s website, but ...
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NewsScotch Lamb campaign hits TV screens
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has launched a new ‘Scotch Lamb, Naturally’ campaign to inspire and encourage consumers in Scotland to seek out lamb as a tasty, quick and simple meal.The nine-week long campaign started on 27th August, and for the first time includes television advertising as part of the promotional ...
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NewsWomen In Meat Industry Awards judging completed
All roads will lead to The Royal Garden Hotel in London this coming November when the much anticipated Women In Meat Industry Awards ceremony will reveal all seven category winners and, in addition, this year’s Meat Businesswoman of the Year Award.Who will receive the Meat Businesswoman of the Year Award? ...
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NewsHeatwave leads to 8% rise in piglet prices
With dry spells lasting more than 50 days in parts of the country this summer, the heat has reduced the fertility of pigs and red meat prices are set to rise in the long run.The heatwave sees a 8% rise in piglet prices.Reports from the Centre for Economics and Business ...
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NewsMeat executives respond to Government no-deal Brexit notices
Following the Government’s newly published set of ‘no-deal’ Brexit Technical Notices, the British Poultry Council and other meat organisations have offered their views.BPC chief executive Richard Griffiths.Yesterday (23rd August), the Government released a publication of guidance on how to prepare for a no-deal Brexit.The Government has stated that the technical ...
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NewsAldi partners with Tulip
Aldi has partnered with meat supplier Tulip Ltd in a two-year deal as consumer demand for fresh pork rises.The partnership aims to help satisfy increased demand for high quality fresh Scottish pork products in particular.Pig farmer Roderic Bruce, based in Aberdeen, supplies Aldi through Tulip.Consumers are said to increasingly be ...
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NewsTulip invests in £1m mincing line
Tulip Ltd has invested more than £1 million in a new mincing line at its factory in Tipton to improve efficiencies and increase output at the site.The new unit is said to be able to process both frozen and fresh mince.The new unit is said to be able to process ...
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NewsLeading businesses support Women In Meat Industry Awards
As the new annual Women In Meat Awards continues to grab the imagination of industry, various high-profile businesses and organisations across the UK meat sector have confirmed their support, both as category partners and participants.The Awards ceremony and black-tie dinner is scheduled to take place in London on Friday 16th ...
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NewsPoultry sales soar in butchers and supermarkets
A variety of butchers and a grocery specialist have spoken exclusively to Meat Management about poultry’s current performance, with a fantastic response.Chicken is said to be the stand out performer for butchers.Claire Holland, manager of The Q Guild of Butchers, explained that the organisation’s butcher members are currently reporting fantastic ...
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NewsNorthern Irish beef now on sale in the Philippines
The first consignment of Northern Irish beef is now on sale in the Philippines, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced.In August 2017, it was stated by the Filipino authorities that beef exports from the UK to the Philippines could begin, alongside existing exports of pork, ...
