Latest Industry News – Page 204
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NewsNew speaker announced for Meatup seminars
Organisers of the UK meat industry’s only dedicated trade exhibition, Meatup, have announced that a new speaker has joined the line-up.Kantar Worldpanel's Nathan Ward is the latest industry expert to join Meatup's seminar line-up.Nathan Ward, business unit director for Meat, Fish and Poultry at Kantar Worldpanel, will host the opening ...
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Butcher jailed for £80,000 tax fraud
Birmingham butcher Munir Hussain, 53, has been sentenced to two years’ imprisonment for defrauding £80,000, following an investigation by the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).Hussain pleaded guilty to the offences at Birmingham Crown Court and has been ordered to repay the money he stole within three months or face a ...
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Co-op recalls ham product due to incorrect labelling
Co-op is recalling its Co-op Irresistible Scottish Breaded Ham because it contains wheat (gluten) which is not mentioned on the label.The 120g product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten.No other Co-op products are known to be affected.Food Standards Scotland is ...
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News2 Sisters appoints new recruit to poultry team
Food manufacturer 2 Sisters has appointed Gill Pendergrast as its new Sainsbury’s retail director, reporting to commercial director at the company’s UK Poultry commercial team, Frank Robinson.Gill Pendergrast.Pendergrast is the company’s newest recruit to its UK Poultry’s commercial team and has previously served as commercial controller and head of commercial ...
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NewsConcerns raised over Dunbia job losses
Jonathan Edwards, MP for Carmarthen East and Dinefwr, has written to Lesley Griffiths, Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Rural Affairs, and Ken Skates, Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure, after learning that up to ten people have lost their jobs at Dunbia’s Llanybydder abattoir in Carmarthenshire, Wales.Dunbia has been up ...
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NewsBank of England considering palm oil for new £20 notes
The Bank of England is launching a consultation seeking public opinion on options for the future composition of the £20 note, set to be introduced in 2020, including palm and coconut oil.The Bank of England is launching a consultation for the new £20 note.The decision follows concerns raised after the ...
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NewsButcher Peter Imison retires after six decades in the industry
Peter Imison, of Peter C. F Imison’s Butcher in Hull, will retire on 2nd April from a career in the meat industry spanning more than 60 years.Peter Imison, pictured when he was President of the National Federation of Meat and Food Traders.As he retires, Peter’s butchers’ shop – which he ...
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NewsUK butcher sets sights on prize at Dutch competition
A North of England butchery business, Kitson & Sons Butchers, is to become the first in the UK to take part in Holland’s premier Easter prime cattle showcase, Paasvee 2017, and the owner has his eyes set on the title prize.Anthony Kitson.Anthony Kitson, who runs three butcher’s shops in North ...
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NewsMorrisons to shorten payment terms for smaller suppliers
Morrisons has announced changes to its payments terms for small resale suppliers, along with the launch of a free supplier portal, in a bid to simplify buy and sell procedures.Morrisons is changing payment terms for all small suppliers.From 1st April, around 3,000 resale suppliers, whose business with the supermarket chain ...
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NewsMeat industry reacts to the triggering of Article 50
As Prime Minister Theresa May signs the letter triggering Article 50, various food and farming industry experts speak to Meat Management and offer their views on the two years ahead.British Poultry Council (BPC)Richard Griffiths, chief executive of the British Poultry Council.BPC chief executive Richard Griffiths said: “All food and farming ...
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NewsSausages and burgers top 2016’s barbecue season
Beef burgers and sausages came first at people’s barbecuing preferences last summer, with each taking a 27% share of barbecue occasions, according to figures provided by Kantar Worldpanel.Beef burgers and sausages topped people’s barbecuing preferences last summer.Last year’s barbecue occasions marked, however, a dramatic decrease in chicken consumption, which saw ...
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NewsDawn Meats announces sustainability targets
Beef and lamb supplier Dawn Meats has published its first CSR report, in which it outlines its 2025 goal of becoming Europe’s most sustainable meat company.Dawn Meats chief executive Niall Browne and Group head of CSR David O'Flynn launching the company's first CSR report.The report indicates that this goal hopes ...
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News2 Sisters unveils quarterly results
Boparan Holdings, owner of 2 Sisters Food Group, has announced a 5.2% year-on-year increase on total sales for the second quarter of 2016-17, compared with the same period last year.2 Sisters Food Group chief executive Ranjit Singh.The company says that the increase is in line with expectations.According to the report, ...
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NewsTesco fined by Serious Fraud Office for overstating profits
To avoid prosecution for overstating its profits by £326million, Tesco has agreed to pay a £129million fine, the Serious Fraud Office revealed today.Tesco PLC has announced that its subsidiary, Tesco Stores Limited, has in principle reached a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) with the UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO) regarding historic ...
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NewsBrazil suspends more plants amid corruption scandal
Brazil has suspended production on three more food processing plants, in the aftermath of an investigation into alleged corruption of its meat industry.Brazil has suspended three more food processing plants.All three plants ordered to close are in the Parana state, which appears to be at the heart of the scandal, ...
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Cleone Foods recalls patties
Cleone Foods has issued a recall on two of its patty products, after it was found they do not contain the wording “use by” with the date code information that indicates the date by which the products can be safely consumed.Products affected include the Island Delight Jerk Chicken flaky Patties ...
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Trade bodies outline pre-Brexit priorities to Government
A coalition of leading trade bodies has issued a joint statement to the Secretary of States and Ministers at various Government Departments highlighting the core objectives and priorities for the UK’s trade policy, prior to the triggering of Article 50 that is expected next week.The coalition, consisting of the British ...
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NewsPig prices strengthen after weak start to the year
Farmgate pig prices have strengthened following a period of downwards seasonal pressure in the early weeks of 2017, according to analysis by Quality Meat Scotland’s (QMS) economics services team.The GB Standard Pig Price (SPP) began the year by sliding slightly in seven out of the first eight weeks and, as ...
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NewsCapVest to acquire Karro Food Group from Endless LLP
CapVest Partners LLP has announced the proposed acquisition of Karro Food Group, which previously belonged to Endless LLP.Karro Food Group is a leading supplier of British pork to the retail, trade and foodservice industries.Karro Food Group's Malton site.The deal is subject to normal closing conditions and approval from the Competition ...
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NewsMarks and Spencer recalls chicken soup
Marks and Spencer has issued a recall on its chicken and vegetable soup 600g as a precautionary measure, following a taint caused by a possible chemical contamination.M&S has recalled its chicken and vegetable soup.According to the notice, the affected item will have a Unique Product Code of ‘00711135’ and a ...
