Latest Industry News – Page 180
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NewsJoint call to end non-stun slaughter
The RSPCA and the British Veterinary Association (BVA) have joined forces to call on the UK Government to repeal a legal exemption that permits animals to be slaughtered without pre-stunning, causing what they describe as “unnecessary pain and suffering”.BVA and the RSPCA urge the UK Government to change its slaughter ...
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NewsObituary: Robert J Tyler OBE JP FCMI HonFInstM
Meat Management is sad to report the death of Robert John Tyler, known to all as Bob, who passed away after a long illness aged 93 years on Friday 1st February.Bob Tyler speaking only last year at a local school.Bob was a past National Federation of Meat & Food Traders ...
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NewsRevenue grows but so do losses at Ocado
The online retailer Ocado has reported growing losses for the 2018, although sales rose by a substantial 12.3%, with more customers now using its delivery service.Ocado has reported revenue growth and losses.The business has recorded a pre-tax loss of £44.4m, compared with £9.8m in 2018. However, Ocado also reported that ...
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NewsRick Bestwick enters new financial partnership
Rick Bestwick has agreed new financial partnership with Yorkshire Bank to help and support ‘record growth’ of the company.L-R: David Burgess, director of business development, SME cashflow lending, corporate and structured finance, and Nick Vessey, Magnavale Group finance director.Temperature-controlled storage company Magnavale, who trades under the Rick Bestwick brand, has ...
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NewsConsumer meat event confirms 2019 dates
The consumer event Meatopia is back and organisers say that 2019 already promises to be better than ever before with more delicious dishes, drink, fire and music.The consumer event Meatopia is back for 2019.Now in its seventh year, Meatopia UK boasts a fully curated menu of one-off dishes, all cooked ...
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NewsNational Sheep Association promotes benefits of British lamb
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is reminding people of the benefits of a healthy, balanced and locally produced diet that includes sensible portions of high standard British meat.NSA chief executive, Phil Stocker.NSA chief executive Phil Stocker says: “It is likely that some may be thinking harder about their food choices ...
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NewsDunbia CEO Jim Dobson named Food Industry Champion
Celebrations are in store for Dunbia after its chief executive, Jim Dobson OBE, was crowned Food Industry Champion at the Food Management Today Industry Awards 2019.L-R: Category partner James Smith of Kalsec Europe, Food Industry Champion Jim Dobson OBE and chef John Torode.The awards were hosted by celebrity chef and ...
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NewsButchers recognised at Smithfield Awards
Thirteen artisan butchers have been crowned top of their class, by celebrity chef and broadcaster Matt Tebbutt at the Q Guild Smithfield Awards.J A McMurchie Meat of Hetton-Le-Hole in Tyne & Wear was crowned the overall Supreme Champion.Run by the Q Guild of Butchers, the awards recognise and reward the ...
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NewsSainsbury’s places meat-free products in its meat aisles
Sainsbury’s is trialling a new meat-alternative section within its meat, fish, and poultry aisles across 20 stores nationwide, following the launch of its new plant-based range.Sainsbury’s is trialling a new meat-alternative section within its meat aisles.The change is believed to mark the first time a UK supermarket has positioned a ...
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NewsLivestock & Meat Commission protecting red meat’s reputation
Eating red meat with pride is the message that Colin Smith, industry development manager at the Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC), is looking to spread.LMC's industry development manager, Colin Smith.LMC, together with other UK levy bodies, contribute funding to Meat Matters, an initiative which gathers information from ...
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NewsDanish Crown cuts costs
Danish Crown has announced that its first quarter results fell below budget, meaning the business is having to reduce costs and cut between 300 and 400 jobs across the group.Jais Valeur, group CEO of Danish Crown.Danish Crown has reported its earnings are being challenged by problems in the UK business, ...
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NewsPrime sheep prices stay firm
Prime sheep prices remain 5% higher than a year ago, however prices have dipped slightly since the turn of the year, according to the latest market analysis by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Comparing the prime sheep kill in the six months from June to December 2018, it shows a decline of ...
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NewsNew head of talent for Moy Park
Major poultry processor Moy Park has announced the appointment of Nicky Taylor as head of talent and employee experience.Nicky Taylor has joined Moy Park.Taylor joins Moy Park to support its strategic growth plans and will be responsible for spearheading leadership and talent development across the business.With a strong track record ...
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NewsForums help meat processors explore new opportunities
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has been supporting the Welsh red meat abattoir and processing sector through regional forums to explore new opportunities.Speakers at the HCC abattoir engagement events: (L-R) Dr. Collin Willson (FSA); Deanna Jones (HCC), Rhiannon Facey-Richards and Katie Pressdee (Food Innovation Wales); Kirsten Hughes ...
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NewsTesco to close meat counters across 90 stores
Tesco has confirmed it will close food counters - including the meat counters - in 90 of its stores as part of a wider cost-cutting plan that is expected to affect 9,000 staff.Tesco is closing the meat counters across multiple stores. Image ©Licensed to i-Images Picture Agency.The retailer has said ...
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News‘One Health’ poultry hub launches
International experts in animal-to-human diseases have announced the launch of a ‘poultry hub’ designed to meet the rising demand for poultry meat in developing countries while minimising the risk to public health.The poultry hub will investigate how and why intensification of poultry production increases risk of infectious diseases.The ‘One Health’ ...
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NewsThree more nations join World Butchers’ Challenge
Three additional nations – Canada, Iceland and Mexico – have been announced to compete in the 2020 World Butchers’ Challenge.Team Mexico members L-R: Dan Curral, Hector Yedra, Miguel Yedra, Oscar Yedra (Team Captain), Renato Yedra and Lorenzo Rodriguez.The nations will join the 12 other teams in the global butchery competition, ...
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News‘Uncertain’ year ahead for pork
As 2019 gets underway, ‘uncertainty’ created by complex diseases and trade issues is looming for pigmeat, according to RaboResearch’s Pork Quarterly Q1 report.This year is said to be full of potential and uncertainty for global pork supply.The year will be full of potential for global pork supply, with growth in ...
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NewsTrial relating to 2013 horsemeat issues begins
It has been reported that four people have gone on trial in Paris in relation to Europe’s 2013 “horsemeat scandal”.The BBC and various other media outlets have reported that two former managers of French meat-processing firm Spanghero are standing trial, along with two Dutch meat traders.They stand accused of using ...
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NewsHCC warns of 'damaging' meat messages
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has warned that reports such as the recent EAT-Lancet publication on food and the planet risk giving a false picture of the choices facing the world.HCC chair Kevin Roberts.HCC believes the report is obscuring the positive story of sustainability that Welsh red ...
