Latest Industry News – Page 209
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NewsBord Bia looks to drive exports to central Europe
The Republic of Ireland’s Prime Minister Enda Kenny has visited Bord Bia’s new Polish office in Warsaw, as the country looks to drive exports of its food and drink to 11 targeted central European markets.Bord Bia chief executive Tara McCarthy met with Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny at Bord Bia's ...
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NewsGeorge Eustice addresses Brexit at PTF Dinner
The Provision Trade Federation (PTF) hosted its annual black tie dinner on Thursday 9th February at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London.George Eustice speaking at the PTF Dinner.Defra minister George Eustice attended the event, sharing his views on Brexit and the food sector with PTF members.Eustice said: “The Provision Trade Federation ...
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Isle of Man meat plant seeks private investor
The Isle of Man government is seeking a private operator for the island’s meat plant in an effort to make it more competitive and save public money.The plant is currently run by Isle of Man Meats, a cooperative of farmers, and requires an annual government subvention, which in 2016 was ...
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NewsNFU urges Morrisons to be clear on lamb sourcing policies
The NFU is calling on Morrisons to adhere to its 100% British lamb policy when sourcing all of its own products. This comes as a result of the retailer’s promotion of Australian and New Zealand lamb legs branded as Market Deals – owned by Morrisons.The NFU has expressed its concern ...
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News‘Deeply disappointing’; Unite on job cuts at Bernard Matthews
The threat to up to 155 jobs at Norfolk turkey producers Bernard Matthews has been described as ‘deeply disappointing’ by trade union Unite.Bernard Matthews announced this week that it plans to cut up to 90 jobs at the production factory in Great Witchingham in Norfolk as well as around 50 ...
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Butcher fined after worker suffers hand injuries
A butcher based in Bristol has been fined after an employee suffered deep lacerations to one of his hands when working.Bristol Magistrates Court heard how the worker was cutting beef bones on a band saw at the time of the incident when he suffered deep lacerations to his left hand.The ...
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NewsNew avian influenza measures could pose 'serious threats' to poultry producers
Defra has outlined its temporary measures to reduce the risk of avian influenza once the current Prevention Zone expires on 28th February, which will pose “serious threats” to free-range poultry producers according to the NFU.From 28th February the government expects to adopt a more targeted approach with mandatory biosecurity measures ...
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NewsWaitrose set to close five stores
Waitrose has announced the proposed closure of five of its stores, however a plan to open eight new shops during 2017 is set to create almost 600 new jobs.Stores in Hertford (Bircherley Green Shopping Centre), Staines (Two Rivers Shopping Centre), Leek (Portland Street), Huntingdon (St Benedict’s Court) and Cardiff (Queen ...
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NewsBDCI appoints new festival chairman
Sainsbury’s master butcher Julien Pursglove has been appointed as the new festival chairman of the Butchers’ and Drovers’ Charitable Institution (BDCI), succeeding Steve Crosby, chairman of Riverway Foods Ltd.Julien Pursglove is the new BDCI festival chairman.The BDCI provides support for those in the UK and the Republic of Ireland who ...
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NewsShortlist of Premier Young Butcher contestants released
A shortlist of nine British 18-23 year olds has been revealed for the Premier Young Butcher 2017 competition. Harry Smith who works for Aubrey Allen in Leamington Spa - one of the nine individuals who have made the shortlist.Six individuals will be selected from this list to compete at the ...
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NewsWelsh butcher embarks on US study trip
Peter Rushforth of Swan’s Farm Shop near Mold in Wales has begun a month-long visit to the USA, which will enable him to study the cutting edge of beef butchery and the new consumer-friendly steaks.Peter Rushforth (left) receiving his Scholarship award from HCC head of operations Prys Morgan.A Hybu Cig ...
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NewsKantar figures indicate strong start for 2017 meat sales
Kantar Worldpanel has released its latest Meat, Fish and Poultry (MFP) figures for the 12 weeks ending 1st January, which herald a strong start for 2017.Beef and chicken growth has continued and turkey is now the third fastest growing category in volume terms, following what’s been described as a record ...
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NewsAldi becomes UK’s fifth largest retailer
Aldi has overtaken Co-op to become the UK’s fifth largest retailer, figures from Kantar Worldpanel have revealed.Results for the 12 weeks ending 29th January 2017 have shown that Aldi increased its market share by 0.6% points, with sales up 12.4% year-on-year.An extensive programme of store openings is believed to have ...
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News2 Sisters Poultry makes two key appointments
2 Sisters Poultry has appointed Peter Judge and Frank Robinson as operations director and commercial director respectively, as part of the company’s UK transformation plans.Frank Robinson (pictured) has been appointed by 2 Sisters alongside Peter Judge.On the appointments 2 Sisters CEO Ranjit Singh said: “Peter and Frank both bring a ...
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NewsWorldSkills butchery competition calls for UK’s best butcher
The search for the country’s most skilled butcher has started, with registration set to open at the beginning of March.WorldSkills butchery competition offers an opportunity for butchers of all ages.The WorldSkills butchery competition offers an opportunity for butchers of all ages to hone their butchery skills and demonstrate why they ...
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NewsHG Walter named supreme champion at Q Guild Smithfield Awards
HG Walter Butchers, based at Baron Court in Hammersmith, London, has been named the 2017 Butchers Q Guild Smithfield Awards supreme champion for its Bourbon Glazed Dexter Beef Short Ribs.The team from HG Walter, the Q Guild Smithfield Awards supreme champion. Credit: Pho2u.Open to the Q Guild’s 123 members nationwide, ...
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NewsCoolKit reports revenue growth of 46%
Burnley-based refrigerated vehicle specialist, CoolKit, has announced that its revenues grew by 46% in 2016, reaching £10 million for the first time since it was established in 2005.Last year CoolKit, which has recorded year-on-year revenue growth of nearly 40% for the past six years, relocated to new premises which trebled ...
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NewsMeat sector triumphs at FMT Food Industry Awards
In the company of celebrity chef John Torode, the 2017 Food Management Today Industry Awards ceremony on Friday 3rd February brought together top names in the food industry – and saw the meat sector triumph in 11 of the 16 awards categories.The FMT Food Industry Awards winners with celebrity chef ...
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NewsUK farming unions urge European officials to extend free-range status
UK farming union presidents are urging MEPs and EU decision-makers to extend the 12-week free-range status of poultry impacted by the compulsory housing order that is currently in place until 28th February.The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone was initially announced in early December by the chief veterinary officer, Nigel Gibbens, to ...
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Cranswick reports solid third quarter trading
UK food producer Cranswick has reported that trading during the third quarter of the financial year was “in line with the board’s expectations”, with total and underlying revenue “well ahead of the prior year”.A statement from Cranswick said: “Total and underlying revenue was well ahead of the prior year, underpinned ...
