Latest Industry News – Page 201
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NewsDanTech UK shortlisted for 2017 E3 Business Awards
Food processing equipment manufacturer DanTech UK has been shortlisted as a finalist for the International Business of the Year 2017 prize at the 2017 E3 Business Awards.Colin Turner.Burscough-based DanTech was selected from amongst hundreds of nominees to become a finalist in the awards that will take at the Macron Stadium ...
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NewsGrocery sector enjoys Easter boost
Figures obtained by Kantar Worldplanel have revealed that strong Easter sales for the 12 weeks ending 23rd April have helped the grocery sector increase by 3.7%, marking the fastest rate since September 2013.All ten major retailers are increasing gains for the first time in three-and-a-half years.According to Kantar’s report, the ...
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NewsDetails announced for 2017 World Angus Forum
The 2017 World Angus Forum, which takes place from 16th June to 2nd July, has revealed its full programme, as it prepares to “delve into the world of beef production” and look at current and future issues and trends.The 2017 World Angus Forum will take place from 16th June to ...
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NewsGordon Newlands joins Innovative Food Ingredients
Gordon Newlands, who recently stepped down from the role of general manager of the Q Guild, has been appointed as an industry specialist by Innovative Food Ingredients (IFI).Gordon Newlands.Innovative Food Ingredients is a family-owned business that specialises in the distribution of food ingredients throughout the UK.The company is a distributor ...
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NewsMarks and Spencer rumoured to be partnering with Ocado
M&S is reportedly “highly likely” to be planning a partnership with online grocery providers Ocado, according to e-commerce delivery expert ParcelHero.M&S is rumoured to be partnering with Ocado.Following the supermarket retailer’s announcement that it planned to “ramp up its online groceries delivery service,” experts are speculating that a potential tie-up ...
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NewsCo-op to sell British-only meat
Co-op has become the first national retailer to announce that all of the fresh meat it sells will now be British, dropping Danish bacon and New Zealand lamb.Co-op has become the first national retailer to sell British-only meat.Co-op stores were already selling British-only beef, chicken, ham, pork, sausages, duck and ...
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NewsDanish Crown launches growth package for pig farmers
Danish Crown has announced the launch of a growth package aimed at encouraging farmers to invest in producing more pigs, as demand for Danish pork on key export markets remains “unabated”.Danish Crown CEO, Jais Valeur. Foto: Morten Fauerby // Montgomery morten@montgomery.dkThe company has decided to offer its existing members a ...
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NewsTulip Food Company to begin exporting to China
It’s been announced that Danish food company Tulip will begin meat exports to China, following Danish Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen’s recent visit to the country.Esben Lunde Larsen, Danish Minister for the Environment and Food, has signed an agreement with China that gives heat-treated products from Denmark access to the ...
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NewsIt’s almost time to ‘Meatup’
With Meatup, the only exhibition dedicated to the UK meat industry, a matter of weeks away, the show’s organiser Emma Cash spoke to Meat Management about what visitors can expect from the event.Meatup show organiser Emma Cash.Cash said: “The team at YPL Exhibitions is really excited as we head towards ...
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News2 Sisters reveals £27.5m south west investment
2 Sisters has revealed that a £27.5 million investment in its south west supply chain last year helped it grow by a third to more than a million birds a week.Local MP and Efra select committee chairman, Neil Parish, pictured with organic grower, Mark Persey, during his farms visits.Expansion plans ...
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NewsFrontmatec acquires Accles & Shelvoke
Global supplier of customised equipment, solutions and software for the red meat industry, Frontmatec, has agreed to take over captive bolt stunning tools manufacturer, Accles & Shelvoke Ltd.Accles & Shelvoke general manager, Joe Holland.Frontmatec’s deal with Accles & Shelvoke is expected to support the latter’s growth and development of new ...
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NewsFarming company fined for irresponsible disposal of chicken
Newark farming company Germany Farms Ltd has been fined £2,000 for the irresponsible disposal of around 10,000 chicken carcasses on woodland in Nottinghamshire last year.Germany Farms Ltd has been fined for the irresponsible disposal of around 10,000 chicken carcasses.The court heard that the Norwell-based business buried the broiler chickens on ...
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NewsScottish avian influenza prevention zone scrapped
The Scottish Government has lifted the avian influenza prevention zone, which will remain in force on shows and gatherings of poultry, waterfowl and game birds until 15th May, when a new general licence will be introduced.The Scottish Government has lifted the avian influenza prevention zone.The prevention zone required bird keepers ...
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NewsObituary: Peter Martinelli MBE
Meat Management is sad to record the death of Peter Martinelli MBE who passed away at his home in Tenerife on Thursday 27th April aged 87.Peter Martinelli MBE pictured in 1992.One of the outstanding characters of the UK meat industry, Peter was best known as a Smithfield market trader, and ...
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NewsFood Standards Scotland condemns animal welfare breaches
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has strongly condemned the 706 animal welfare breaches that were reported during the 20-month period from 1st May 2015 until 31st January 2017, reiterating it does not tolerate animal cruelty.According to FSS, approximately a quarter of the reported breaches, or 181 cases, occurred in abattoirs, with ...
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NewsBeef prices expected to deflate in 2017
Global beef prices have been forecast to decline by 7-8% in 2017 in major producing countries, including the USA, according to independent research from global analyst Informa Agribusiness Intelligence.Global beef prices are forecast to decline by 7-8%.The forecast downwards development of prices comes as wholesale beef prices in 2016 peaked ...
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NewsNottinghamshire bacon sellers sentenced for fraud
The owners of Barn Bacon Limited have been sentenced to a combined suspended imprisonment of three years and seven months for fraudulent activity, after selling EU-sourced bacon, which was labelled free-range and locally produced. The owners of Barn Bacon Ltd were found to have falsely labelling bacon products.The two businessmen, ...
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NewsCrawshaw Group enters partnership with 2 Sisters
Ranjit Singh Boparan is expected to become a “significant shareholder” in Crawshaw Group plc following the launch of a “transformational supply chain partnership” between the company and 2 Sisters Food Group.Ranjit Singh.The initial three-year supply agreement allows Crawshaw to acquire fresh meat and other products from 2 Sisters and, according ...
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NewsTeknomek shows its support for Meatup
Stainless steel equipment and furniture manufacturer Teknomek will be providing up to 12 stainless steel poly top tables for the upcoming Meatup show on 24th and 25th May at ArenaMK in Milton Keynes.Teknomek will provide up to 12 stainless steel poly top tables for the upcoming Meatup show on 24th ...
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News“Jogging Farmers” raise almost £31,000 at London Marathon
A team of five runners, most of which come from the meat and farming sector, completed the London Marathon last week, raising almost £31,000 for Farm Africa.Stuart Roberts at the London Marathon.Beef farmer and British Meat Processors Association consultant, Stuart Roberts, was accompanied by friend and neighbour Jamie Burrows and ...
