Latest Industry News – Page 165
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NewsQMS launches 'Scotch Lamb, Naturally' campaign
Scotch Lamb PGI, is set to be top of the menu in the coming weeks as Quality Meat Scotland’s (QMS) “Scotch Lamb, Naturally” marketing and PR campaign makes a return.The six-week campaign, which will officially launch on Monday 23rd September, is set to reach 4 million Scottish adults and seeks ...
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NewsGlobal poultry markets expected to see some recovery under fragile conditions
According to Rabbobank's Poultry Quarterly Q4 report global poultry markets are expected to see some recovery in the coming months. However, this will be under fragile conditions.Key concerns are the ongoing oversupply situations in many global markets, like the EU, US and South Africa. It says only disease-affected China and ...
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NewsBurger King® UK takes a stand against plastic toys
Burger King® UK has launched a new initiative, Meltdown, as it takes a stand against plastic and removes all toys from its King Junior Meals, inviting the UK to donate their unwanted toys to BK® UK’s in-restaurant amnesty bins and turn them into something else.The new BK Meltdown campaign logo.The ...
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NewsRetail sales show consumers’ increased love for lamb
Sales of fresh and frozen lamb have grown strongly in the last three months, AHDB has revealed.Kantar data for the 12 weeks to 11th August shows sales grew by 8.1 per cent in volume, compared to the same period last year.Will Jackson strategy director for AHDB Beef & Lamb.This year’s ...
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NewsNFU presidents demand meeting with Farming Minister over beef crisis
NFU and NFU Cymru have asked Farming Minister George Eustice for an urgent meeting to discuss the worsening crisis in the UK beef market.Minette Batters and John Davies, the presidents of the organisations, have called for the meeting after the beef price across finished and store cattle has plummeted to ...
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NewsMeat products under scrutiny at FMT Food Industry Awards judging
The Food Management Today Industry Food Industry Awards product judging is now underway at Harper Adams Regional Food Academy in Shropshire.Product judging off to a flying start for the FMT Food Industry Awards 2020.Event organiser Emma Cash said: “Amongst the product categories is of course meat and this year has ...
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NewsMinister admits ASF outbreak likely within a year – NPA demands more urgency
The National Pig Association has called for a more robust approach from Defra and the UK port authorities to keeping disease out of the UK, after a Government Minister admitted an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) is likely within a year.The startling admission came from Farming Minister George Eustice ...
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NewsRailway deal is just the ticket for Welsh food producers
Transport for Wales customers are now able to enjoy a range of high-quality locally-produced meat and other foods, thanks to a new commitment by the train operator to procure produce from Welsh sources.L-R: Emily Rees (HCC), Mike Brown (Transport for Wales), Melanie Davies and Peter Read-Jones (Castell Howell Foods) launching ...
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NewsBlind menu set to increase carcase usage
Award winning chef, James Sherwin is one of 15 leading restaurateurs who have united to share tips on increasing beef and lamb carcase usage and excite diners.James Sherwin Beef DishServing dishes to guests blind – without seeing the ingredients first – James’ menu has included bone marrow ice-cream, using ingredients ...
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NewsNew Master elected for WCB at Common Hall
Tim Dumenil has been elected as the new Master of the Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB) at the Company’s traditional, annual Common Hall ceremony.Procession of the WCB Court for the annual Common Hall ceremony.As Master, Tim will lead the Company in its first year back at its home, the newly ...
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NewsLMC urging farmers to attend Resilient Farmer Tour
The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) is urging farmers and their families to attend the Shift Happens!- An Audience with the Resilient Farmer this October.The initiative, being organised locally by Rural Support, will hear from New Zealand farmer Doug Avery who has overcome many adversities including battling ...
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NewsNFU wants answers from government with 50 days to Brexit
With 50 days until Brexit, and the threat of no-deal remaining in place, there are 50 vital questions the NFU says the Government must answer to provide certainty for the future of British food and farming.Minette Batters: "“We are in turbulent political times and still face an array of possible ...
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NewsHCC brings Lamb Love to Welsh workplaces
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has celebrated ‘Love Lamb Week’ by working with foodservice and catering providers to bring Welsh Lamb promotions and tastings to some of the country’s largest public sector workplace cafeterias.Customers pick up samples and promotional literature in a workplace restaurant in Cardiff.Beginning as ...
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NewsLMC’s pilot scheme strives to bring ‘Meat4Schools’
The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) has launched a pilot scheme which aims to improve the availability of beef and lamb for pupils studying food related subjects in post-primary schools.Pictured launching LMC’s pilot ‘Meat4Schools’ scheme are, from left, Roger Sheahan, ABP Food Group, Liam McCarthy, ABP Food ...
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NewsKerry Foods launches meat-free Richmond sausages
Kerry Foods has launched Richmond Meat-Free Sausages. This marks a significant innovation for Richmond, a renowned sausage brand expanding into the meat-free market for the first time.Richmond Sausages now has a meat-free version.The Meat-Free market is expanding in the UK, set to be worth over £1.1bn by 2023 according to ...
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NewsWelsh Lamb campaign receives industry recognition
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC)’s Welsh Lamb campaign has received a Certificate of Excellence at the recent IN2SABRE Awards EMEA.Bloggers and influencers learning about PGI Welsh Lamb.The IN2SABRE Awards recognise excellence and innovation within public relations, focusing on content creation and relationship building. HCC’s 2018 Welsh Lamb ...
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NewsButchers return home to Butchers' Hall
Approximately 200 liverymen of the Worshipful Company of Butchers gathered for the first Court Lunch at the newly opened Butchers' Hall following its refurbishment over the last four years.First Court Lunch at Butchers' Hall. (Image courtesy of Norman Hatcliff)."Welcome home," was the message from Master Graham Baker, "four years on ...
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NewsBrexit developments so far…industry reaction
It has been another week of extraordinary politics in the UK over Brexit. With the prospect of a no deal scenario to be outlawed in law the Prime Minster has now suggested he is open to an all-Ireland food standards zone to replace the backstop.Parliament will close its doors until ...
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NewsPrime pig producer prices running above 2018 levels
Despite a significant reduction in household spending on pork and cured pig meat products, GB prime pig producer prices were running 3.5% above 2018 levels at the end of August, according to the latest market analysis by Quality Meat Scotland.In addition to this, data from HMRC shows a 21% lift ...
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NewsJudging concludes for UK Sausage Week competition
In preparation for UK Sausage week (28th October to 3rd November) over 500 sausages were evaluated by a team of judges this week and winners across 14 categories have now been decided.Judges giving bangers a good grilling at The Regional Food Academy at Harper Adams University.However, participants will have to ...
