Latest Industry News – Page 208
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NewsBeef statistics point to profitable production
A Market Bulletin from Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC), suggests that the agricultural industry has seen an increase in beef production despite a decrease in average carcase weight.HCC suggests that the agricultural industry has seen an increase in beef production despite a decrease in average carcase weight.A ...
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NewsBusinesses warned of game poaching threat
Kent Police have issued a warning to food traders following an incident on 18th February when six deer were found dead in what is believed to be a poaching incident.Police issue warning after deer carcases were found stripped of meat.The deer were found in Swattenden Lane in Cranbrook, with their ...
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Butcher fined for seven food safety breaches
The owner of the butcher’s shop in Liverpool was recently fined after pleading guilty to seven food safety offences.Ali Hacim Abdullah, who owns Al Baraka butcher’s shop and convenience store, was fined more than £4500, which included a £170 victim surcharge.In 2015 Environmental Health Officers from Liverpool County Council carried ...
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NewsCalls for a new approach to food voiced at City Food Lecture 2017
The need for a new approach to food production, and an urgent need for people to reconnect with their food, were the key themes of the City Food Lecture 2017.The lecture, which took place on 21st February, was prepared by Chris Elliott, the professor of food safety, and founder of ...
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NewsRed Tractor logo can play significant role post Brexit
With new international trade agreements being negotiated, the Red Tractor logo will play a big role post Brexit, according to Jim Moseley, chairman of Assured Food Standards.At the NFU’s Conference, Moseley spoke of the challenge of opening up international trade destinations in light of Brexit and said there is a ...
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Bidfood; new name for Bidvest Foodservice
Bidvest Foodservice has announced that it will be trading under the new name of Bidfood from 3rd April.The change follows the separation of the global Bidvest Foodservice businesses from the Bidvest Group, when it listed independently on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in May last year.The listing meant that Bidvest Foodservice ...
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NewsGive farmers a more certain future, urges NFU
The NFU president has called on Secretary of State Andrea Leadsom to clarify government commitments to one of the most affected sectors post-Brexit – farming.NFU president, Meurig Raymond.In his opening speech at the NFU Conference, Meurig Raymond highlighted three areas the government needs to take action on if Brexit is ...
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NewsCut the use of unnecessary antibiotics, says Leadsom
Andrea Leadsom, MP and Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, spoke at the National Farmers Union Conference on 21st February, and outlined her priorities for the food and farming industries.This included the government’s views on antibiotic use.Andrea Leadsom, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.At ...
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NewsFSA defends itself against media reports
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has released a statement defending itself against recent media reports when it comes to meat safety inspections.A spokesperson for the FSA said: “Recent media reports of contaminated meat do not give the complete picture on the condition of meat entering the food chain, or on ...
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NewsTwo butcher’s shops named for not paying minimum wage
Stephen’s Family Butchers Ltd in St Ives and McDowell’s Butchers in Carrickfergus have been named on the HMRC National Minimum Wage underpayment list.It has been reported that Stephen’s Family Butchers Ltd was named because it failed to pay £3,542.90, to three workers.According to HMRC, there has been a record number ...
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NewsInstitute of Meat and Worshipful Company of Butchers Annual Prize-Giving announces winners
The Institute of Meat (IoM) and Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB) Annual Prize-Giving, which is partnered by Meat Management, recognised some of the best in the meat and poultry industry on 21st February.The event celebrates the achievements of butchers and their employees and training providers from across the UK.Keith Fisher, ...
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NewsBeef product recalled due to traces of listeria
Morrisons is recalling a batch of its Peppered Beef Slices because listeria monocytogenes have been discovered in the product.Routine testing recently carried out discovered the presence of the ingredient in the beef product.The presence of listeria monocytogenes in food is known to cause possible flu like symptoms in those who ...
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NewsOrganic meat sales strongest for over a decade
Tesco has reported almost a 13% rise in fresh meat sales in the last year, which the supermarket puts down to its commitment to selling more organic produce. Sales of chicken, lamb chops and steak have all shown evidence of what Tesco describes as ‘the strongest growth in customer demand ...
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NewsMorrisons begins search for local food producers
Retailer Morrisons has begun a search for local food producers, as a new report calls for the UK to be more self-sufficient in food consumption.The initiative ‘The Nation’s Local Foodmakers’ will see Morrisons aim to recruit more than 200 new suppliers from across England, Scotland and Wales in the first ...
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NewsNFU calls for clearer online country of origin labelling
Better country of origin labelling must be implemented on more online products, says the National Farmers Union (NFU).The NFU is calling for product labelling to provide more clarity about where products come from.Online shopping is a growing trend and according to food industry research charity IGD, in 2016 the value ...
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NewsDates announced for NFMFT Spring Roadshow
The National Federation of Meat & Food Traders (NFMFT) will stage a one day event called the Spring Roadshow on 15th March.The event will be hosted at the Windmill Village Hotel in Coventry and will include a barbeque competition.A barbeque competition will take place during the Spring Roadshow.The day will ...
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Bank of England reveals £10 note will still be made from animal fat
The Bank of England has confirmed that despite recent concerns regarding the use of tallow (animal fat) in the polymer £5 bank notes, the new £10 bank notes will also contain it.According to the Bank of England, the £10 notes would be extremely costly to replace and therefore production will ...
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NewsNew bird flu case confirmed in Suffolk
A new case of H5N8 avian influenza has been confirmed by Defra at a poultry premises near Redgrave in Suffolk.The case was confirmed on 14th February after laboratory analysis identified the presence of H5N8, the same highly pathogenic strain which has been found in a number of wild and farmed ...
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NewsOrigin labelling concerns see Waitrose rebrand lamb products
Waitrose is to rebrand its ‘Waitrose British’ brand, which uses meat sourced from New Zealand, after the retailer was accused of misleading customers.The retailer has also said it will look at the practicalities of using more British lamb in its ready meals.The range, which includes products such as Shepherd’s Pie ...
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NewsBeef and poultry volume growth slows, figures reveal
Beef and chicken volume growth has slowed, the latest Meat, Fish and Poultry (MFP) figures from Kantar Worldpanel for the 12 weeks ending 29th January has revealed.According to the market update from MFP, beef and chicken volume growth has slowed due to smaller baskets and lower prices in the market.According ...
