Latest Industry News – Page 203
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NewsTesco reveals strong food performance in 2016/17 preliminary results
Tesco has reported strong preliminary results for this year, with group sales marking a 4.3% increase to £49.9 billion, compared to the year before. Tesco has reported strong food performance in its 2016/17 preliminary results.The group’s like-for-like sales in the UK were up by 0.9% in 2016/17, allowing it to ...
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NewsPrimary meat and poultry sees volume growth
Kantar Worldpanel’s latest figures on the Meat, Poultry and Fish market have revealed that beef and poultry have seen a prolonged volume growth, with chicken reaching double digits.1.1 million more shoppers bought steak during the period of 12 weeks ending on 26th March 2017.According to Kantar, Easter is a major ...
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NewsYoung Manager of the Year judging day a success
The judging panel for the Meat Management Industry Awards’ Young Manager of the Year accolade recently gathered at the Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington, for a full day of interviews with the four finalists.The MM Meat Industry Awards' Young Manager of The Year judging panel.The judges were looking for outstanding candidates ...
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News2 Sisters considering closure of Smethwick plant
2 Sisters Food Group has confirmed that it is consulting with staff on a proposed plan to cease production at poultry processing site in Smethwick, putting 630 jobs at risk.2 Sisters Food Group founder and owner Ranjit Singh.The company cites the plant’s “ageing” and the “significant challenges to meet the ...
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NewsPoultry to be allowed outside as avian flu risk reduces
The Government has announced that all poultry in England will be allowed outside from 13th April, following the latest scientific evidence and veterinary advice on avian flu.All poultry in England will be allowed outside from 13th April, following scientific evidence on avian flu.According to the UK’s chief veterinary officer, Nigel ...
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NewsMajor halal slaughterhouse under investigation for animal cruelty
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched an urgent investigation into Malik Food Group, one of Britain’s largest halal slaughterhouses, following an undercover investigation by Animal Aid that reportedly revealed instances of animal cruelty.Animal Aid called for the Government to “introduce mandatory, independently monitored CCTV in slaughterhouses to weed out ...
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RUMA criticises Randox Health’s promotion of Grand National meat testing
RUMA Alliance, which promotes responsible use of medicines in farm animals, has strongly criticised a press release issued by health diagnostics company Randox Health, in which it announced tests on Aintree Racecourse’s meat for antibiotic residues.In its press release, Randox Health, which sponsors the Grand National race, noted that “with ...
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NewsBernard Matthews confirms 128 job losses for staff
Bernard Matthews has confirmed 69 chicken production and 59 managerial job losses at its Norfolk site – and staff are said to have been left feeling ‘betrayed and let down’.Unite, reportedly the country’s largest union, represents about 550 of the 1,400-strong workforce at the production sites at Great Witchingham and ...
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NewsRSPCA awarded major grant to support China’s animal welfare
The RSPCA has been awarded a $450,000 (£359,000) grant by US foundation Open Philanthropy Project to support progress in Chinese animal welfare standards over two years.RSPCA has been awarded major grant.The funding will allow RSPCA to work closely with the official International Co-operation Committee of Animal Welfare, which has been ...
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NewsFirst IoM trailblazer apprentices sit end-point assessments
After a year of being an apprentice member of the Institute of Meat (IoM), three Walter Smith apprentices are now sitting their final assessments (EPA).Reece Nevard accepting IoM certificate.These assessments mark the end stage of the Level 2 Butchery Standard.The three apprentices in question are Reece Nevard, 20 years old, ...
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NewsSafety concerns raised over new Quarter Pounder
McDonald’s announced last week that its Quarter Pounder burgers would be made of fresh beef, instead of frozen patties, in most of its restaurants by the middle of next year, in a bid to overhaul its menu and image.A McDonald's store.However, the change has been met with scepticism from food ...
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NewsNew poultry awards event announced for 2017
The British Poultry Council has announced a new annual awards event that will take place on 14th September, called the British Poultry Awards 2017.British Poultry Awards 2017 logo.The awards will be made up of 13 categories and will include UK chicken, duck, goose and turkey.The British Poultry Awards will attempt ...
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NewsDunbia And Tyrone Producer Group win Supply Chain Excellence award
Dunbia and the Tyrone Quality Livestock Producer Group (TQL) have been rewarded with the NI Food and Drinks (NIFDA) Award for Supply Chain Excellence for the “creation of a sustainable and profitable supply chain”.Mrs Louise Millsopp, Head of Supply Chain Development for DAERA is pictured presenting the NIFDA Supply Chain ...
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NewsCoalville butcher’s shop closes after hygiene violations
North West Leicestershire District Council has ordered a butcher’s shop at Coalville to close, following an investigation by Environmental Health Officers that found “unacceptable hygiene practices”.Summerfield Butchers closed on 31st March after an inspection by the Environmental Health Team.Summerfield Butchers closed on 31st March after an inspection by the Environmental ...
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NewsInternational award for sausage cutting machine
The new generation of Inotec sausage cutting machines was recently awarded by Germany’s iF International Forum Design GmbH in Hannover.The Inotec High End Rendering Schneidemaschine WT99.The iF Design Award 2017 has a tradition of over 60 years and every year more than 5,500 products from 59 countries apply for it.The ...
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NewsQuality Meat Scotland appoints new chief executive
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has appointed Scottish Bakers CEO Alan Clarke as chief executive, replacing ‘Uel Morton who will step down in July 2017, after 11 years in the position. Alan Clarke.Clarke has been with Scottish Bakers for six years, during which the organisation saw a 22% increase of its ...
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Charoen Pokphand Foods acquires Westbridge Food Group Limited
Charoen Pokphand Foods-owned subsidiary CPF Investment Limited has agreed to take over UK-based Westbridge Food Group Limited (WFGL), which has recorded total revenue of THB14.73 million and THB173million net profit.The purchase of WFGL will allow CPF to expand its distribution network, as WFGL specialises in sales of meat and ready-made ...
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NewsSnowbird foods appoints new director
Wholesale sausage supplier Snowbird foods has appointed Helen Swan as commercial director, while a sales development managerial appointment at the company is pending.Helen Swan.Swan will be responsible for overseeing the “proactive ideas team” that forms part of the new product development department and will also be in charge of putting ...
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NewsDawn Meats commended for efficient energy use
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has awarded Dawn Meats with its ISO 50001 certification for its development and implementation of an efficient energy use policy at its Dawn Cross Hands retail packing plant, in South Wales.Dawn Cross Hands retail packing plant.Dawn Cross Hands, which has an annual bill of ...
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NewsBBC reduces meat in staff canteen with ‘Meat-free Mondays’
BBC North has decided to launch ‘meat-free Mondays’ at its canteen at its headquarters at MediaCity, in Salford.BBC North has decided to launch 'meat-free' Mondays at its canteen.According to national and regional press, a leaked internal memo to staff reads that the decision was made to “help reduce greenhouse gas ...
