Latest Industry News – Page 196
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NewsUK poultry sector ‘vigilant’ as Newcastle disease hits Belgium
UK poultry producers are being warned to stay on alert after two outbreaks of Newcastle Disease (ND) were found in commercial poultry at premises in East Flanders in Belgium.Newcastle disease is a contagious viral bird disease affecting chickens and other captive and wild birds.Public Health England has urged all poultry ...
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NewsScottish beef sector warn supplies are under threat
Scottish beef industry representatives have written jointly to Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy, raising their concerns about the prospects for the Scottish suckler beef herd.NFU Scotland, the Scottish Beef Association (SBA) and the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) met in Stirling last week to discuss the issue of ...
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NewsWorld Butchers’ Challenge heading to California for 2020
The World Butchers’ Challenge will make a return for 2020 with 15 teams competing from across the globe, and will be hosted this time in Sacramento, California, USA.The competition last took place earlier this year and Ireland took home the winning trophy. It was hosted in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and ...
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NewsHCC Red Meat Development Programme granted £9.2m
A significant £9.2 million has been injected into the Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) Red Meat Development Programme to help Welsh farming prepare for a post-Brexit world.The programme is said to engage with all aspects of the supply chain, boosting farm productivity while ensuring that future red ...
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NewsGovernment criticised over meat inspector shortage
With the UK currently facing a shortage of meat inspectors, the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has criticised the Government for ‘repeatedly ignoring the warning signs' and has called for urgent action.The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has criticised the Government over the current shortage of meat inspectors.Eville ...
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NewsMeet Women In Meat Industry Awards co-host Lesley Waters
In the run up to the Women In Meat Industry Awards 2018, Meat Management caught up with the event’s co-host – celebrity chef and businesswoman Lesley Waters.Celebrity chef Lesley Waters will host the Women in Meat Industry Awards.In an exclusive interview with Lesley, we learnt why she has decided to ...
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NewsBritish Poultry Council warn of no-deal Brexit
Britain’s poultry meat sector has warned of the ‘devastating’ impact on the cost of food if the UK loses essential workers in a no-deal Brexit.British Poultry Council (BPC) members are reporting a sharp decline in the availability of crucial workers even ahead of Brexit.BPC chief executive, Richard Griffiths, said: “The ...
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NewsGB industry alliance to promote benefits of red meat
Agricultural organisations from England, Scotland and Wales are uniting in a new initiative which will see them work together to communicate the benefits of red meat in a balanced diet as part of a reinforced meat and health programme.Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) Meat Promotion Wales and ...
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NewsUK Sausage Week: recipes for success
UK Sausage Week 2018 will run from 29th October to 4th November and, as well as product entry still being open for the event’s competition, industry can now submit sausage recipes for inclusion in the campaign’s media.Meat Management magazine and YPL Exhibitions & Events are organising a national PR campaign ...
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NewsPositivity at NSA Sheep Event despite ‘umbrella of concerns’
A positive atmosphere was said to be apparent to the flagship biennial event of the National Sheep Association (NSA), held on 18th July at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern, in Worcestershire.With a theme of ‘thriving in an uncertain future’, the one-day business-to-business event provided attendees with information, advice and ideas ...
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NewsNFU Cymru and BMPA join forces to issue red meat message
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) of Cymru and the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) are calling on the Welsh Government to ensure red meat production is fully recognised in the design of future agricultural policy.There are calls on the Welsh Government to ensure red meat production is fully recognised.The two ...
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NewsRed meat exports see positive rise in figures
Exports of red meat products from the UK have seen the total value of beef, lamb and pork rising above the £487 million mark.According to the latest figures from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), shipments of red meat increased to more than 183,000 tonnes from January to May – up ...
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NewsLivestock market impacted by hot weather
The prolonged period of dry, hot weather is reportedly impacting the livestock market as the effects of lack of forage availability, reduced livestock growth rates and a change in consumers’ eating habits start to become evident.According to Stuart Ashworth, Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) director of economics services, the reduced availability ...
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NewsGaucho restaurant group to appoint administrators
Gaucho, which specialises in Argentinean steaks, and has 12 restaurants in London, has confirmed it is to appoint administrators.There are also restaurants in Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Edinburgh, Dubai and Hong Kong.Gaucho specialises in Argentinean steaks.The firm's advisors has been trying to find a buyer for the 39 restaurants in the ...
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NewsScotch Beef PGI campaign delivers results
A recent marketing campaign behind Scotch Beef PGI has delivered strong results for the Scottish red meat industry says Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).The focus of the two-month campaign, run by QMS, was to build awareness and trust in Scotch Beef PGI in the target markets of London, the Home Counties ...
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NewsMeat is coming home!
Butchers across the UK saw a significant rise in meat sales during the World Cup period, with a particular increase in sales of BBQ products.There was a significant rise in meat sales during the World Cup period.Q Guild chairman David Lishman of Lishmans of Ilkley told Meat Management: “The World ...
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NewsTulip Ltd joins scheme to help slavery victims get work
Pork producer Tulip Ltd has joined nine other UK businesses in signing up to Bright Future, a jobs scheme for victims of modern slavery.Created by the Co-op, and in conjunction with the anti-slavery charity City Hearts, Tulip has become a Bright Future business partner, pledging to provide employment for people ...
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NewsNFMFT rebrands as National Craft Butchers
A new name and direction has been unveiled for the National Federation of Meat & Food Traders (NFMFT) by the organisation’s president.Making the announcement at the federation's annual members’ meeting, John Mettrick explained that NFMFT will now operate as National Craft Butchers (NCB) and the organisation will “focus its image ...
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NewsThere is still time to enter your sausages!
Online product-entry is still open for companies to nominate their bangers into the UK Sausage Week 2018 campaign’s competition.There is still time to enter your sausages into the UK Sausage Week competition.The deadline for nominating products is 10th September and organisers YPL Exhibitions & Events and Meat Management magazine have ...
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NewsJapan looks to reopen UK beef exports
Beef and lamb production controls have been inspected by Government officials from Japan as part of ongoing moves to reopen the market on UK exports.Beef and lamb production controls have been inspected by Government officials from Japan.Following China’s decision to lift its ban on UK beef for the first time ...
