Latest Industry News – Page 20
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NewsGammon “had a good year” says AHDB
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has revealed that sales of gammon were up on the year in 2024.
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NewsCranswick acquires pig genetics business as it experiences “excellent” volume growth
UK processor Cranswick has released its third quarter trading statement, as it reports that it has acquired pig genetics business JSR Genetics.
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NewsCo-op raises £820k to support British beef and lamb farmers
Retailer Co-op has launched a new £820k fund to support sustainable farming.
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NewsUK Farm Assurance Review published
The UK Farm Assurance Review has officially been published, with lead commissioner Dr David Llewellyn stating that “significant changes are needed to win back farmer confidence”.
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NewsThe Black Farmer secures retail expansion funding
The Black Farmer Ltd brand has secured a £1 million funding line and specialist FX services from independent SME funder, Bibby Financial Services (BFS).
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NewsDawn Meats invests €1.5m in new solar panel project
Dawn Meats has invested €1.5 million in a newly completed solar panel project at its Grannagh site in Co. Waterford.
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NewsTesco relaunches Sustainable Pig Group
UK supermarket Tesco has relaunched its Tesco Sustainable Pig Group in collaboration with pork processor Cranswick.
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NewsHCC reveals new chief executive
José Peralta has been announced as the new chief executive of the red meat levy body Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales.
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NewsCall for personal meat product imports ban to prevent FMD spread
AIMS has issued an urgent call for the UK Government to implement a comprehensive ban on all personal imports of meat products derived from pigs and ruminants.
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NewsGressingham Group acquires Central Foods
The Gressingham Group has acquired frozen food supplier Central Foods for an undisclosed sum.
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NewsWater buffalo FMD outbreak halts German meat exports to the UK
An outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in a water buffalo herd in Germany has placed a stop to German meat exports to Great Britain.
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NewsFood industry invited to nominate products for 2025 FMT Food Industry Awards
The annual FMT Food Industry Awards are back for 2025, with organisers already reporting an impressive number of nominations and votes.
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NewsChef returns to support LMC’s ‘Good Honest Food’ campaign
The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland has relaunched its ‘Good Honest Food’ campaign, which aims to educate consumers on the benefits of NIFQA beef and lamb.
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NewsEntries invited for inaugural British butchery awards
On 30th June, the first-ever British Butchery Awards will take place, organised by trade body National Craft Butchers (NCB), to honour talent across the UK butchery sector.
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NewsJason Feeney CBE joins AIMS as non-executive director
Former CEO of the Food Standards Agency, Jason Feeney CBE has joined trade body, AIMS, as a non-executive director.
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NewsHilton Foods says “strong trading” driven by core retail meat volume
UK proteins supplier Hilton Food Group Plc has published its trading update for the 52-week period to 29th December 2024.
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NewsObituary: Brian Kilkenny
One of the most well known and high profile meat men of the 1980s and 1990s, Brian Kilkenny, died on 4th January aged 81.
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NewsMarel acquired by US equipment supplier JBT
Icelandic meat and food processing equipment manufacturer, Marel, has been fully acquired by American business John Bean Technologies Corporation.
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NewsKey industry players to speak at 2025 NFU Conference
The National Farmers’ Union Conference will take place on Tuesday 25th February 2025, with Defra Secretary The Rt Hon Steve Reed MP to lead the keynote address.
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NewsIrish food exports to UK achieve “strong growth” in 2024
Bord Bia has released its latest Export Performance and Prospects report, underscoring the “strong and enduring” trade relationship between Ireland and the UK.
