Latest Industry News – Page 169
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NewsConcerns over AHDB’s sale of MLCSL
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) along with other key meat and livestock industry bodies have expressed concerns over AHDB’s planned sale of Meat & Livestock Commercial Services Ltd (MLCSL) to HallMark Veterinary Services.Their concerns were expressed in a joint letter sent to both Jane King, CEO of AHDB and ...
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NewsGlobal beef consumption and production on the up
Global beef consumption and production is up and all is looking strong for the beef complex, according to the latest Rabobank Beef Quarterly report.However, pressures are building in some markets, so the industry must not let complacence creep in.Angus Gidley-Baird, senior analyst – Animal Protein, said: “US weather conditions, low ...
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News‘Cheeky Beef’ £1 million campaign to promote beef thin cuts
A £1 million advertising campaign has been launched which aims to add £6 million to the thin cut steak market.Starting this month and running through the summer, artwork will appear in newspapers, supplements, on billboards near supermarkets and also promoted on social media.Funded by AHDB, ‘Cheeky Beef’ adverts with slogans ...
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NewsWinners of 2018 Meat Management Industry Awards revealed
The winners of the 2018 Meat Management Industry Awards were announced on 24th May during a glittering celebratory dinner at Hilton Birmingham Metropole, attended by around 400 guests.The winners of the 2018 Meat Management Industry Awards.British magician and TV presenter Ben Hanlin presented meat manufacturers, supermarkets, industry suppliers, trade organisations, ...
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NewsMarks and Spencer releases results following store closure news
Retailer Marks and Spencer has unveiled its full year results following the announcement that it is set to close 100 stores by 2022.The retailer reported a 62.1% fall in pre-tax profit to £66.8 million in the year to 31st March.This was linked to a store closure programme, and comes a ...
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NewsNew president appointed by Pilgrim’s Pride for Moy Park
Pilgrim’s Pride has announced the appointment of Chris Kirke as president of the company’s Moy Park business unit, succeeding Janet McCollum.Pilgrim’s employs approximately 51,000 people and operates chicken processing plants and prepared-foods facilities in 14 states including the UK, Puerto Rico, Mexico and continental Europe.Kirke brings more than 26 years ...
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NewsTrade partners get behind Meatup
As plans for the meat industry’s very own exhibition are put in place for 2019, show organisers, YPL Exhibitions & Events, have confirmed that 18 major trade bodies are to partner Meatup, which will take place at ArenaMK in Milton Keynes on 30th and 31st October 2019.Visitors enjoying Meatup 2017.The ...
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NewsCranswick plc shares latest performance
Cranswick plc has announced its audited preliminary results for the year ended 31st March 2018. It is said to be a year of record capital investment, with capital expenditure of £59 million to add capacity, extend capability and drive efficiencies.Key features also include strong organic growth and continued significant investment ...
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NewsCountryside Alliance poll reveals ‘enormous potential’ for game meat market
The Countryside Alliance has commissioned a poll that shows the vast majority of people have never bought game meat in the shops.Results show that 31% of people have never even considered eating game.The polling was undertaken by ORB International on behalf of the Alliance, and found that 85% of people ...
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NewsFar East exports show promise for pork sector
The Asia-Pacific region continues to offer opportunities for the UK pork sector – but industry must continue to work hard to ensure UK products are at the top of the list for importers.That’s according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) which has increased its presence in the Far ...
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NewsBritain is ‘still a nation of bacon lovers’
A survey has revealed that a bacon sandwich is the number one food Brits would choose to eat every day if they felt they could do so.A bacon sandwich is the number one food Brits would choose to eat every day.Online butcher, Great British Meat Company, questioned 2,000 UK adults ...
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NewsABP secures €50 million deal to supply beef to Wowprime
ABP Food Group has secured a three-year agreement valued at €50 million, with Asian restaurant chain Wowprime Corporation, to supply beef to its restaurants across China.ABP, founded by Larry Goodman, is one of Europe’s privately owned agribusiness companies. It is also said to be the largest beef processor in Ireland ...
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NewsPositive earnings result revealed by Danish Crown
Danish Crown has reported increased earnings for the first half of the financial year for 2017/18, something Group CEO Jais Valeur describes as “very satisfactory”.The global market for pork was ‘challenging’ during the first half of 2017/18, and prices have been declining. However, Danish Crown has managed to grow earnings; ...
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NewsNew CEO for 2 Sisters Food Group
2 Sisters Food Group has confirmed the appointment of Ronald Kers as its new chief executive officer, officially joining on 1st June.Ronald Kers, the new CEO of 2 Sisters Food Group.Kers is the former Global CEO of Muller and he brings with him more than two decades of experience at ...
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NewsWinners of National BBQ Awards announced
On Sunday night, the Q Guild of Butchers announced the winners of its National BBQ Awards at a ceremony held in the Aubrey Park Hotel, Hertfordshire.The competition aims to find the best BBQ products produced by wide members across the following categories:Traditional pork sausage, specialty sausage, traditional burger, speciality burger, ...
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NewsYoung Manager finalists for MM Meat Industry Awards unveiled
Following a full day of interviews and discussions, the four finalists for the Young Manager Award, part of the prestigious Meat Management Industry Awards, have been selected.After looking through a substantial number of nominations and selecting top candidates to meet face-to-face, the judges recently gathered at the Royal Garden Hotel, ...
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NewsCranswick reveals details of new on-site energy project
Food producer Cranswick has announced a nine year Power Purchase Agreement with BasePower, the provider of on-site power plants.The agreement, made on 14th May, will see the Cranswick Country Foods site in Preston, Hull, install a new Combined Heat and Power (CHP) system.This is Cranswick Country Foods’ largest site, producing ...
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NewsBritish poultry industry launches new apprenticeship
A new apprenticeship has been launched for poultry workers, to bring new skilled workers into the sector to develop their talents.The launch comes from British Poultry Training, and its partners the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), the British Poultry Council (BPC), Lantra and Poultec.The new offering demonstrates a significant investment from ...
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NewsProseal marks 20th anniversary with Queen’s Award
Tray sealing specialist Proseal has marked its 20th anniversary year by winning a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the category of International Trade.The company is based in Adlington, Cheshire, and received the honour in recognition of its continuous growth over the last six years.Proseal designs and manufactures automatic tray sealing ...
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NewsNPA sets out post-Brexit future for the British pig sector
The National Pig Association (NPA) has revealed its response to Defra’s Command Paper, setting out its predictions and requests for the post-Brexit Pig sector.According to NPA, the UK pig sector has the potential to grow, prosper and deliver real public goods, under a post-Brexit agricultural policy that puts food production ...
