Latest Industry News – Page 196
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NewsRisk of ‘volatility’ in global poultry trade
There is a risk of volatility in poultry feed costs and trade arrangements, according to the latest Rabobank report Poultry Quarterly Q3 2018: Trade Volatility, but Local Markets Bullish.The report states that global poultry trade has become highly volatile, with Brazil very much at the centre of the turmoil.Reports show ...
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NewsQuality Meat Scotland grants Brechin temporary derogation
A decision to grant a temporary derogation from Brechin abattoir has been announced by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).The derogation will allow some pigs which would have been processed at Brechin to be processed at a plant south of the border and remain eligible for the Specially Selected Pork brand.QMS has ...
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News2 Sisters Food Group announces more than 250 new jobs
2 Sisters Food Group has announced a major investment into its Scottish Coupar Angus plant, following funding from the Government-backed Food Processing Marketing and Co-operation Grant Scheme.At least 250 new roles have been created at the 2 Sisters Scottish Coupar Angus plant, near Perth.More than 250 new jobs will be ...
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NewsMarel changes commercial structure as part of global focus
Food machinery giant Marel has announced changes to its commercial structure, with its teams set to be split into two functions: service and global markets.Ulrika Lindberg has been appointed as the executive vice president of service, and Einar Einarsson has been appointed as the executive vice president of global markets.They ...
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NewsChina lifts ban on exports of British beef
China has lifted its longstanding ban on exports of beef from the UK, in a landmark move for British producers estimated to be worth £250 million in the first five years alone.This is more than 20 years after the Chinese government first imposed the ban in the wake of the ...
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NewsBrechin abattoir in temporary closure due to CO2 shortage
A shortage in food-grade carbon dioxide (CO2) affecting businesses across the UK food industry has resulted in Brechin abattoir temporarily closing.The Brechin plant is run by Quality Pork Ltd (QPL) and Tulip is supporting the site during the shortage of CO2.Tulip has been granted temporary one-week derogation from Quality Meat ...
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NewsWomen In Meat Industry Awards: last chance to nominate!
Nominations for the Women in Meat Industry Awards 2018 close this week – on 1st July – so there is no time like the present for readers to nominate female colleagues, associates and industry friends.The brand new Women In Meat Industry Awards will recognise female meat professionals across a variety ...
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NewsKarro Food Group acquires cooked meat manufacturer TS Bloor & Sons
British pork supplier Karro Food Group has acquired the Leicestershire cooked meats firm, TS Bloor & Sons, for an undisclosed sum.Karro Food Group's Malton site.North Yorkshire-based Karro said the sale was a “highly strategic move” and it plans to use TS Bloor’s skills and expertise along with its supply of ...
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NewsUK Sausage Week: product entry now open!
It’s time to enter your sausages into the annual UK Sausage Week competition ahead of the 10th September deadline.Calling all butchers, manufacturers and supermarkets! Do you think you've got award-winning sausages? Now is the time to nominate products and enter them into the UK Sausage Week competition before 10th September.UK ...
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NewsScottish pig industry aims to double value to £500m by 2030
A new strategy for the Scottish pig industry was recently launched at the Royal Highland Show, and has been developed with input from producers, processors and other stakeholders.It identifies three key qualities which describe how Scotland’s pig sector would like to be perceived by 2030 – which is profitable, responsible ...
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News2 Sisters Q3 results ‘in line with expectations’
Boparan Holdings Limited, the parent company for 2 Sisters Food Group, has announced its consolidated results for the 13 weeks ended 28th April 2018.The report shows continued revenue growth, and total sales up 1.8% to £836.7m.Like-for like sales are also up 1.3%, and the company states that a successful disposal ...
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NewsMulti million pound fund to support Welsh meat industry
More than £2 million has been allocated by the Welsh Government to help the meat sector prepare for Brexit.Announced by First Minister of Wales, Carwyn Jones, £2.15 million will be provided to support the development of the red meat sector in Wales.A Welsh lamb dish.The investment is said to aim ...
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NewsBritish Meat Processors Association reacts to CO2 shortage
Following the news that carbon dioxide gas shortages may affect the supply of meat and meat products to UK consumers, the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has voiced its concern.The shortages are said to impact the meat industry because of the knock on effects that can occur further back in ...
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News‘Trusting in Trade’ at the IMS World Meat Congress
The IMS World Meat Congress took place earlier this month and brought together beef, pork, lamb and veal industry leaders to discuss key issues affecting the international meat and livestock sector.Based on the theme of ‘Trusting in Trade,’ many professionals from around the world attended, including Livestock and Meat Commission ...
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NewsScottish red meat industry seeks Brexit clarity
Stuart Ashworth, head of economics services at Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), has expressed the need for Brexit clarity speaking at the launch of QMS's new Scottish Red Meat Industry Profile.Ashworth has said that two years on from the referendum there is now an urgent need for clarity to allow businesses ...
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NewsSlaughtering and meat packaging affected by carbon dioxide shortage
A food grade carbon dioxide (CO2) shortage is set to have a major impact on the UK meat processing and manufacturing industry.The UK has been hardest hit by the lack of food grade liquid CO2 - with only one major producer operating. According to the publication Gasworld the supply situation ...
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NewsCampylobacter reduction on track
Some of the UK's major retailers have published their January to March 2018 campylobacter results for fresh shop-bought UK-produced chickens, following tests run by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).Campylobacter is the most common cause of bacterial food poisoning. It is naturally occurring and is found in many animals, most notably ...
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NewsTulip reshapes graduate scheme for 2019
Tulip Ltd celebrated ten years of its graduate programme last week and has unveiled plans to reshape the scheme for 2019.The celebrations brought together 26 employees who joined the company through the graduate scheme, as well as members of Tulip’s Leadership Team and the HR department, to mark this milestone.Tulip ...
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NewsWomen In Meat Industry Awards nominations see strong response
The Women in Meat Industry Awards 2018 campaign is in full swing, with nominations open until 1st July and industry busy putting forward the names of those that they hope to see recognised.With the deadline fast approaching, organisers are urging those that know someone who has brilliant skills, masses of ...
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NewsIndustry attends Worshipful Company of Butchers Charity Gala
Liverymen of the Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB) gathered with their guests in the impressive surroundings of London’s Guildhall on 15th June for the Master’s Charity Gala.Guests in the Great Hall during dinner.The annual event aims to raise funds for charity as well as to offer industry an opportunity to ...
