Latest Industry News – Page 208
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NewsBrexit transition agreement reached
The UK has agreed to leave the European Union on 31st December 2020 and more clarity has been offered on the exit.The main aspects of the agreement are as follows: EU citizens arriving in the UK between the ‘leave date’ will have the same rights as those who arrive before ...
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NewsPoultry firm racks up £65,000 bill for equipment misuse
Al-Ummah Halal Poultry Ltd of Barnsley has been fined for repeatedly using another company’s equipment without permission. The firm, which has also been fined previously for equipment misuse, has agreed to pay an additional £18,000 in costs and damages to Bakers Basco.The latest agreement was the result of a mediation ...
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NewsDanish Crown acquires DK-Foods
Danish Crown has obtained pepperoni business DK-Foods, with the business set to operate as a separate unit under Tulip Food Company.The deal is expected to assist Danish Crown in its aim to become a major provider of pizza toppings.L-R: Tulip's CFO Henrik Weihrauch, board members Per Fischer Larsen and Steffen ...
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NewsMarel signs up to partner new Women In Meat Awards 2018
Another leading supplier to the meat industry has joined the growing list of trade partners who will support the new annual Women In Meat Awards this year. Leading equipment supplier Marel has agreed to partner the Meat Businesswoman Award – Trade Body category, one of eight categories to be recognised ...
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NewsScotch Beef DNA traceability study announced
A study looking at the feasibility of introducing DNA traceability to guarantee the authenticity of Scotch Beef PGI is being commissioned by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).This follows a period of engagement with different parts of the Scottish meat industry, to gauge the level of industry support for the potential introduction ...
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NewsCo-op to switch to 100% outdoor bred pork
The Co-op has announced that from July all of its own-brand fresh pork, bacon, sausage, gammon and ham will be sourced from 100% outdoor-bred pigs on RSPCA Assured farms.The move is hoped to reinforce the retailer’s animal welfare credentials and means that all pigs within its producer group will be ...
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NewsMM Meat Awards product success
Described as one of the best ever, the MM Meat Industry Awards judging week was deemed a great success, with publisher of Meat Management magazine Graham Yandell saying: “It was a brilliant week and we have had a huge response again this year. My thanks to all the judges, our ...
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NewsUncovering technology at the Manufacturing Technology Centre
Meat Management recently toured the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), where industry can receive assistance in making their technological ideas materialise.Touring the MTC amongst a select group of meat manufacturers and industry representatives, Meat Management heard how the centre in Coventry works in partnership with industry on everything from 3D printing ...
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NewsKosher meat prices expected to drop after Brexit
A report compiled by the Board of Deputies and the Jewish Leadership Council (JLC) has claimed that kosher meat prices in Britain could drop following Brexit.The document, titled Brexit and the Jewish Community, is due to be published on Monday 19th March and outlines the potential outcomes for British Jews ...
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NewsMM Meat Awards judging to evaluate nearly 1,000 products
Product judging for this year’s MM Meat Industry Awards has started in earnest this week at the Regional Food Academy test kitchens, based at Harper Adams University in Shropshire. With over 900 products to get through, judges and home economists are in for a busy few days as the products ...
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NewsBDCI announces new festival chairman and change to dinner venue
The Butchers’ and Drovers’ Charitable Institution (BDCI) has appointed Chris Aldersley, chief operating officer of Cranswick plc, as festival chairman, while announcing that the Festival Dinner will be held at The Brewery this year.Aldersley, who succeeds Sainsbury’s IoM master butcher Julien Pursglove, has enjoyed a varied career. He joined Cranswick ...
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NewsPork pies removed from inflation calculation
Pork pies have been removed from the basket of goods and services used to calculate inflation, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has announced.Although pork pies are being removed as an individual item, they will still be covered by the wider term of a “meat-based snack”, which includes pork pies ...
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NewsMeet the female 'British Beefeater' – Jessica Leliuga
With the World Butchers’ Challenge (WBC) taking place later this month, Meat Management spoke exclusively to Team GB’s only female – Jessica Leliuga of Ye Olde Sausage Shop.Why did you choose a career as a butcher?It just sort of happened really. My cousin bought a shop and I ended up ...
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NewsWaitrose profits slip despite increase in sales
Profits at Waitrose took a 32.1% hit, as the retailer decided not to pass on all cost price inflation to customers, along with investments in “customer experience” for the half year ended 29th July.John Lewis Partnership, which Waitrose is part of, revealed that the retailer’s sales were up 1.7%, at ...
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NewsAHDB in advanced talks to sell MLCSL
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is in discussions with private firm HallMark Veterinary Compliance Services about taking over its commercial subsidiary Meat and Livestock Commercial Services Limited (MLCSL).The aim is to secure the long-term future of independent classification services for farmers across the UK, in response to a ...
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NewsCampylobacter levels see further drop
Newly published figures from the top nine retailers across the UK have revealed further reduction in the highest level of campylobacter contamination from October to December, in line with the overall trend in previous months.According to the results, 4.5% of chickens tested positive for the highest level of contamination, which ...
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NewsMoy Park fined for failing to pay minimum wage
Moy Park is among a number of companies to have been fined for failing to pay minimum wage to workers.A report published by the Government featuring a total of 179 UK businesses has revealed that the poultry producer failed to pay £33,500 to 338 workers. The business is now being ...
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NewsNFMFT president reaches out to Gove to help small abattoirs
Following his appearance on the BBC programme Countryfile, the National Federation of Meat & Food Traders (NFMFT) president, John Mettrick, has written to Environment Secretary Michael Gove, calling for reduced costs and red tape.Writing on behalf of independent craft butchers and slaughterers in England and Wales, Mettrick urged Gove to ...
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NewsKFC renews contract with Bidvest Logistics
KFC UK & Ireland has signed a long-term agreement with Bidvest Logistics, following a major chicken supply shortage resulted from the chain’s decision to switch suppliers – from Bidvest Logistics to DHL.Under the new contract, Bidvest Logistics will provide renewed supply to up to 350 of KFC’s restaurants in the ...
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NewsRising Star category joins Women in Meat Industry Awards line-up
To mark International Women’s Day today (8th March), an additional award category has been announced for the annual Women In Meat Industry Awards this year – to be presented on 16th November during a black tie ceremony hosted by TV celebrity chef and food businesswoman Lesley Waters.The new Rising Star ...
