Latest Industry News – Page 198
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NewsQ Guild names new manager
The Q Guild of Butchers has appointed Claire Holland as its new manager, who will take up the post in the beginning of September.Q Guild's new manager, Claire Holland.Holland has previously worked for Meat & Livestock Commission (MLC), British Pig Executive (BPEX) and AHDB and is currently a member of ...
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NewsAldi and McDonald’s lead the way for animal welfare
It has been revealed that retailer Aldi and fast food restaurant McDonald’s UK are helping to lead the way when it comes to animal welfare, whilst Sainsbury’s remains number one for RSPCA Assured.Aldi has recently beaten three of the UK’s largest supermarkets to become the second largest retailer of RSPCA ...
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NewsPork Farms launches multi-million pack promotion
Pork Farms, the UK pork pie brand, is launching a new multi million pound promotional campaign which will begin in stores in the next few weeks.Pork Farms promotion.The Great Summer Giveaway campaign is one of Pork Farms’ biggest on pack promotions to date.The campaign will see every pack have a ...
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JBS shareholder fined billions in Brazil scandal
J&F Investimentos, the controlling shareholder of meat-packing company, JBS, is to pay a 10.3bn real ($3.2bn; £2.4bn) fine due to its involvement in Brazil’s recent meat corruption scandal.The payments will start in December and it will pay under a leniency deal in two corruption investigations. Prosecutors have stated that the ...
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NewsYorkshire poultry firms pay out for equipment misuse
Two Yorkshire-based chicken processors have been ordered to collectively pay nearly £20,000 to bakery equipment company Bakers Basco for using its equipment without consent.Al-Ummah Halal Poultry Ltd of Barnsley and Ijaz Halal Poultry Ltd of Bradford were ordered by the County Court in Barnsley to pay the money to Bakers ...
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NewsBarbeque season sees Tesco increase sales
The latest report from Kantar Worldpanel indicates that supermarket Tesco has increased sales by 1.8% year on year, attracting over 250,000 additional shoppers during the past 12 weeks.The report, published for the 12 weeks ending 21st May, suggests that this increase has been helped by promotions on barbecue foods as ...
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NewsNOAH calls on Government to safeguard animal health
The National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) has released its animal health manifesto ahead of the General Election on 8th June.With Brexit in the spotlight, the manifesto highlights what is needed for the UK to secure a future as a global centre of excellence for animal medicines and why the ...
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NewsFinalists announced for Britain’s Best Butcher’s Shop award
The four finalists for the 2017 Britain’s Best Butcher’s Shop award have been revealed ahead of the illustrious Meat Management Industry Awards 2017 presentation dinner, which will take place on Wednesday 28th June in Birmingham.Patrick Strainge Butchers in Whitney.The finalists comprise James of Shepperton in Surrey; Grasmere Farm Shop in ...
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NewsDanish Crown increases payments to pig farmers
It has been revealed that in the first six months of the 2016/2017 financial year, Danish Crown increased its payments for pigs supplied by farmer owners by almost 15%.Danish Crown has been increasing its payments to pig farmers.This increase is equivalent to DKK 600 million relative to the year before.Danish ...
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NewsEFSA examines slaughter of pregnant farm animals
An investigation by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) into issues surrounding the slaughter of pregnant animals suggests that practical measures should be taken for reducing slaughter in the last third of gestation.According to the EFSA, 3% of dairy cows, 1.5 % of beef cattle, 0.5% of pigs, 0.8% sheep ...
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NewsOIE grants Scotland negligible risk status for BSE
The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) has welcomed the decision by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) Scientific Commission to grant Scotland negligible risk status for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).OIE has granted Scotland negligible risk status for bovine spongiform encephalopathy.This decision, which suggests that Scotland has minor risk ...
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NewsMeatup 2017 draws to a close after an eventful two days
Meatup 2017, the UK’s dedicated meat industry exhibition, has drawn to a close, and the event’s organisers have reported an enjoyable and eventful two days at ArenaMK, Milton Keynes.The World Butchers' Challenge at Meatup.The Competition Arena in the centre of the hall created a buzz throughout the event and, with ...
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NewsPremier Young Butcher 2017 crowned at Meatup
The knives were out and the chopping blocks were in prime condition on Thursday 25th May as young butchers battled against each other for a coveted national award.Premier Young Butcher 2017, James Gracey of Quails of Dromore.The Premier Young Butcher 2017 competition was held at meat industry exhibition Meatup. The ...
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Greencore announces substantial growth in revenue
In a new report, Greencore Group plc, a manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and US, has issued its interim results for the 26 weeks ending 31st March 2017.The results indicate a 46% increase in group revenue of £1,010.3 million. The increase comes despite some major changes to Greencore’s ...
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NewsCo-op commits to providing 100% British lamb
Convenience retailer, the Co-op, has widened its Lamb Farming Group as part of its commitment to providing 100% fresh British lamb all year round. The extended offering, which encompasses its Cambrian Lamb Group, now includes a total of 32 farms from Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Midlands and the South ...
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NewsDawn Meats and Dunbia agree strategic partnership
Dawn Meats has agreed a strategic partnership with Dunbia to establish a majority owned joint venture (JV) in the United Kingdom, comprising the UK operations of both organisations.Dawn will separately acquire Dunbia’s operations in the Republic of Ireland. The deal is subject to approval by the relevant competition authorities.In Ireland, ...
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NewsMeatup 2017: new venue a big hit
A steady flow of visitors, an engaging programme by industry experts in the Seminar Theatre, and a flurry of business across the board of exhibitors meant the first day of Meatup has proven to be a great success.Nathan Ward, in the Seminar Theatre at Meatup 2017.The Meatup trade exhibition once ...
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NewsNational Meat Products Competition winners revealed
Flavours were flying on Wednesday 24th May as a panel of expert judges worked their way through a myriad of products entered into the annual National Meat Products Competition.David Purser, from the Master Butcher scooped the Supreme Sausage Champion award, for Traditional Pork Sausage. He received it from Judith Johnston ...
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NewsWorshipful Company of Butchers raise more than £92,000 at Master’s Charity Ball
The magnificent surroundings of London’s Guildhall provided the setting for the Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB) Master’s Charity Ball on Friday 19th May.The Beating Retreat by the Pipes and Drums of The London Scottish Regiment at the Worshipful Company of Butchers Master's Charity Ball. Photo: Phil McCarthy.Liverymen of the WCB ...
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NewsCranswick preliminary results buoyed by strong revenues
Premium and fresh food supplier Cranswick has reported positive preliminary results for the year ending 31st March, with revenues lifted by 22.5% on the year before, to £1,345.1 million.Cranswick's CEO, Adam CouchLike-for-like revenues were up 12.7%, along with adjusted profit before tax, which also increased 17.2% to £75.5 million, compared ...
