Latest Industry News – Page 173
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NewsThe Dalesman Group makes positive strides following fire
Just six months after a major fire at its head office, The Dalesman Group has been awarded AA grade status.The Dalesman Group's head office was engulfed by a fire just six months ago but the business has remained in operation and has since been awarded AA grade status.The status was ...
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NewsUnion encouraged by support for Scottish lamb
As part of the Easter Lamb Shelf Watch, National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland secret shoppers have found that the majority of Scottish supermarkets are stocking home-produced lamb.More than 3,000 packs of lamb on supermarket shelves were examined over recent days and almost 80% were Scottish or British – a marked ...
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NewsGlobal poultry industry to be challenged by trade shake-up
The global poultry industry will likely be challenged by its biggest trade shake-up in decades this year, according to RaboResearch.The global poultry report, Poultry Quarterly Q2 2018: A Massive Global Poultry Trade Shake-Up?, reveals that outlook has so far been good for most regions, with reasonable price levels and margins, ...
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NewsCommon British weeds could hold the key to ‘healthier’ lamb
A study by the University of Reading has indicated that common British plants could have a positive effect on raising lambs with healthier fat levels.Nutrition researchers at the university say that giving sheep and lambs a more varied diet leads to lamb meat with more polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), including ...
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NewsPoultry industry welcomes updated Defra welfare code
The British Poultry Council (BPC) has welcomed Defra’s updated statutory code of practice for enhanced welfare of meat chicken keepers and meat chicken breeders.The British Poultry Council has welcomed the new code of practice by Defra for enhanced welfare of meat chicken keepers and meat chicken breeders.BPC has played a ...
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NewsNew chairwoman for Ladies in Pigs
After a nationwide search for a suitable candidate, Debbie Wilson has been announced as the new chairwoman for Ladies in Pigs (LIPS).Debbie Wilson is the new chairwoman for Ladies in Pigs.Debbie, from Preston near Hull, runs a 200 acre farm with her husband and has a 140 sow breeding herd.She ...
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NewsCash boost for CCTV in Welsh slaughterhouses
Wales has announced it is bolstering support for surveillance in its abattoirs following the news that CCTV is to become mandatory in all English slaughterhouses.In a written statement on animal welfare in the food chain, Lesley Griffiths AM, Cabinet Secretary Energy, Planning and Rural Affairs, announced a £1.1million Food Business ...
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NewsTeam GB win Best Beef Product at World Butchers’ Challenge
After months of preparation, some of the world’s best butchers gathered in Belfast on 21st March to compete in the World Butchers’ Challenge – and the results are now in.Out of the 12 countries competing, Ireland came in first place, with New Zealand following in second place and Australia scooping ...
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News2 Sisters Food Group total sales up 2%
The latest results unveiled by Boparan Holdings, parent company of 2 Sisters Food Group, show that “major challenges” during the period had an impact but action is being taken.The company’s consolidated results for the 13 weeks ended 27th January 2018 reveal some revenue generation with total sales up 2.0% to ...
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NewsMeat delivery service teams up with Amazon
Meat company field&flower, which started out as an operation consisting of just two men and a cow, has now signed a major deal with Amazon.The activity is part of the meat delivery business’ wider plans to expand and grow its customer base. The relationship involves working with Amazon Treasure Truck ...
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NewsChicken outperforms all other meat
Chicken is currently the star of the show in terms of consumer meat purchasing with demand “seemingly untouched”, according to Kantar Worldpanel.Data for the 12 weeks to 25th February reveals that fresh processed meat and poultry have seen growth. However, chicken leads the category while beef, lamb and pork are ...
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NewsBrexit transition agreement reached
The UK has agreed to leave the European Union on 31st December 2020 and more clarity has been offered on the exit.The main aspects of the agreement are as follows: EU citizens arriving in the UK between the ‘leave date’ will have the same rights as those who arrive before ...
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NewsPoultry firm racks up £65,000 bill for equipment misuse
Al-Ummah Halal Poultry Ltd of Barnsley has been fined for repeatedly using another company’s equipment without permission. The firm, which has also been fined previously for equipment misuse, has agreed to pay an additional £18,000 in costs and damages to Bakers Basco.The latest agreement was the result of a mediation ...
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NewsDanish Crown acquires DK-Foods
Danish Crown has obtained pepperoni business DK-Foods, with the business set to operate as a separate unit under Tulip Food Company.The deal is expected to assist Danish Crown in its aim to become a major provider of pizza toppings.L-R: Tulip's CFO Henrik Weihrauch, board members Per Fischer Larsen and Steffen ...
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NewsMarel signs up to partner new Women In Meat Awards 2018
Another leading supplier to the meat industry has joined the growing list of trade partners who will support the new annual Women In Meat Awards this year. Leading equipment supplier Marel has agreed to partner the Meat Businesswoman Award – Trade Body category, one of eight categories to be recognised ...
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NewsScotch Beef DNA traceability study announced
A study looking at the feasibility of introducing DNA traceability to guarantee the authenticity of Scotch Beef PGI is being commissioned by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).This follows a period of engagement with different parts of the Scottish meat industry, to gauge the level of industry support for the potential introduction ...
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NewsCo-op to switch to 100% outdoor bred pork
The Co-op has announced that from July all of its own-brand fresh pork, bacon, sausage, gammon and ham will be sourced from 100% outdoor-bred pigs on RSPCA Assured farms.The move is hoped to reinforce the retailer’s animal welfare credentials and means that all pigs within its producer group will be ...
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NewsMM Meat Awards product success
Described as one of the best ever, the MM Meat Industry Awards judging week was deemed a great success, with publisher of Meat Management magazine Graham Yandell saying: “It was a brilliant week and we have had a huge response again this year. My thanks to all the judges, our ...
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NewsUncovering technology at the Manufacturing Technology Centre
Meat Management recently toured the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), where industry can receive assistance in making their technological ideas materialise.Touring the MTC amongst a select group of meat manufacturers and industry representatives, Meat Management heard how the centre in Coventry works in partnership with industry on everything from 3D printing ...
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NewsKosher meat prices expected to drop after Brexit
A report compiled by the Board of Deputies and the Jewish Leadership Council (JLC) has claimed that kosher meat prices in Britain could drop following Brexit.The document, titled Brexit and the Jewish Community, is due to be published on Monday 19th March and outlines the potential outcomes for British Jews ...
