Latest Industry News – Page 205
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NewsAHDB appoints first halal manager
AHDB Beef & Lamb has appointed Awal Fuseini as its new halal sector manager.AHDB's halal manager, Awal Fuseini.Fuseini will oversee all of AHDB’s halal work, cooperating with processors, certification bodies and retailers, as part of the organisation’s coordinated plan to improve understanding of the halal marketplace in the UK and ...
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NewsNFU and Defra hold constructive talks ahead of Brexit
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has reassured representatives from the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) over the future for UK farming, ahead of the country’s negotiations to exit the EU.NFU president, Meurig Raymond.As Article 50 is expected to be triggered next week, Defra Secretary of State, Andrea ...
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NewsBPC Antibiotic Stewardship programme presented in Hong Kong
The British Poultry Council (BPC) has presented its Antibiotic Stewardship programme in Hong Kong to an audience of officials, vets, farmers and regional poultry associations.John Reed, chairman of the BPC.BPC chairman John Reed presented the scheme, following an invitation from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, in conjunction with the Government ...
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NewsCopa and Cogeca call for action against Brazilian meat imports
Copa European Farmers and Cogeca European Agri- Cooperatives have sent a letter to the EU Commission to call for stronger action against Brazilian meat imports to the EU following the recent export scandal.Speaking in Brussels, Copa and Cogeca secretary-general, Pekka Pesonen, said: “It is not acceptable to have these kind ...
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NewsSarval to invest £8m in Nottingham processing facility
Pet food market supplier of protein ingredients Sarval has announced an £8 million upgrade project to its animal by-product (ABP) processing facility in Nottingham, in a bid to ensure the “highest possible end-product quality”.Sarval supplies protein ingredients to the pet food market.The investment will see the construction of a purpose-built ...
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NewsBacon and sausages make Britain’s favourite breakfast
Research commissioned by sausage-makers debbie&andrew’s has revealed that Brits identify bacon and sausages as the top ingredients that should be included into a “proper full-cooked breakfast,” with pork emerging as the nation’s favourite sausage. The Great British Breakfast Review 2017, conducted by OnePoll on 2,000 adults, found that Brits are ...
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Douglas Willis recalls meat products
Online butcher Douglas Willis has issued a recall on a variety of meat products on a precautionary basis, as they may contain pieces of hard plastic.Products affected include the CMR Burger, Chuck Burger, 6oz Halal Burger, Venison Burger, Pork Own Thick Sausage, Lamb & Rosemary Sausage, Gourmet Sausage and Gourmet ...
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NewsDawn Meats rumoured to be in talks to buy Dunbia
Rumours that Dawn Meats is looking to take over Dunbia are currently circulating in the meat industry and national press.Dunbia has been up for sale since December 2015.It is believed that the Irish food company is in talks with Dunbia and is close to making an offer for the company. ...
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NewsPrime Minister commits to backing British food and farming
Prime Minister Theresa May has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to “continue to back British farmers” after the UK quits the European Union, highlighting that it has “already provided guarantees of support for farmers up to 2020.”Prime Minister Theresa May.In an answer to Victoria Atkins MP, Louth and Horncastle, during last ...
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NewsCoolKit director in action with Bumba Foundation
Non-executive director at refrigerated vehicle conversion company CoolKit, David Roberts, has returned from a trip to Uganda, where he supported charity Bumba Foundation with one of its projects.CooKit non-exec director David Roberts with his daughter and her friend in Uganda.CoolKit had agreed to sponsor Roberts for the work, which saw ...
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NewsFuture of protein to be explored at summit
A one-day summit organised by Southbank Events will look at key food protein trends.The day will also focus on current consumer attitudes to alternative protein sources and the challenges of taste, texture and sensory perception as well as ingredient application and scale-up.The Future Proteins Summit 2017 is organised by Southbank ...
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NewsMeat and Education Conference hailed a success
Audiences from across the UK have attended the Meat and Education Conference in Birmingham, which was aimed at providing key stage three and key stage four students with accurate and clear information on red meat.AHDB recently hosted a Meat and Education Conference.The conference, which was part of an ongoing AHDB ...
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NewsPeperami rolls out new beef variant
Meaty snack brand Peperami, owned by Jack Link's, is set to launch a new beef variant, marking the first time that the company has introduced a new meat into its range for over 10 years. The new addition comes along with the launch of a new pack design and outer ...
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NewsLidl joins NFU’s Back British Farming campaign
Lidl UK has agreed to sign up to the NFU’s Back British Farming Charter, which was launched in 2013 and forms part of the NFU’s Back British Farming campaign that aims to raise support for the British food and farming sector.NFU’s president Meurig Raymond welcomed Lidl’s decision to pledge its ...
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NewsWCB Liverymen celebrate in style
An enthusiastic contingent of Liverymen from the Worshipful Company of Butchers celebrated National Butchers Week by joining together at the Butchers Arms Restaurant in Priors Hardwick, Warwickshire, for a special dinner on Thursday 16th March, which featured a delicious Baron of Beef.The Butchers Arms is a favoured venue of many ...
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NewsIncrease for Scottish meat exports
New figures released by the Scottish Government have revealed that 2016 was a record year for Scotland’s food and drink exports, with meat exports having enjoyed an impressive 11% increase, buoyed by a series of initiatives by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS). Rural Economy Secretary, Fergus Ewing (centre) pictured with representatives ...
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NewsSafe UK trade deals are of high importance following Brazil meat scandal
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has highlighted the importance of securing trade deals which uphold the high standards of British food production after some of Brazil’s biggest meat processors were accused of selling rotten beef and poultry.Recent allegations against Brazil's beef processors have outlined the importance of securing safe trade ...
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NewsAHDB Beef & Lamb appoints new board members
AHDB Beef & Lamb has appointed two new members to its board, following the retirement of members Richard Phelps and Ed Green.Laurie IbbotsonRobert VennerLaurie Ibbotson and Robert Venner will join the board, with each having previously gained experience in relevant fields. Ibbotson is the commercial director at Waitrose beef processors ...
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NewsNational Barbecue Competition winners announced
Competitors from across the UK have won awards at the National Barbecue Competition organised by the National Federation of Meat and Food Traders at Coventry on the 15th March, as part of its Spring Road Show, which was attended by more than 70 butchers, guests and industry representatives.Paul Freemantle collecting ...
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NewsAidan Cotter to lead ABP/Fane Valley joint venture
It has been announced that ABP Food Group and Fane Valley Group have appointed Aidan Cotter as chairman of the board of the Slaney Foods and Irish Country Meats joint venture.Aidan Cotter addressing GFIAThe joint venture is a 50/50 partnership between ABP Food Group and Fane Valley Group and includes ...
