Latest Industry News – Page 215
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NewsBarbeque season sees Tesco increase sales
The latest report from Kantar Worldpanel indicates that supermarket Tesco has increased sales by 1.8% year on year, attracting over 250,000 additional shoppers during the past 12 weeks.The report, published for the 12 weeks ending 21st May, suggests that this increase has been helped by promotions on barbecue foods as ...
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NewsNOAH calls on Government to safeguard animal health
The National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) has released its animal health manifesto ahead of the General Election on 8th June.With Brexit in the spotlight, the manifesto highlights what is needed for the UK to secure a future as a global centre of excellence for animal medicines and why the ...
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NewsFinalists announced for Britain’s Best Butcher’s Shop award
The four finalists for the 2017 Britain’s Best Butcher’s Shop award have been revealed ahead of the illustrious Meat Management Industry Awards 2017 presentation dinner, which will take place on Wednesday 28th June in Birmingham.Patrick Strainge Butchers in Whitney.The finalists comprise James of Shepperton in Surrey; Grasmere Farm Shop in ...
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NewsDanish Crown increases payments to pig farmers
It has been revealed that in the first six months of the 2016/2017 financial year, Danish Crown increased its payments for pigs supplied by farmer owners by almost 15%.Danish Crown has been increasing its payments to pig farmers.This increase is equivalent to DKK 600 million relative to the year before.Danish ...
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NewsEFSA examines slaughter of pregnant farm animals
An investigation by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) into issues surrounding the slaughter of pregnant animals suggests that practical measures should be taken for reducing slaughter in the last third of gestation.According to the EFSA, 3% of dairy cows, 1.5 % of beef cattle, 0.5% of pigs, 0.8% sheep ...
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NewsOIE grants Scotland negligible risk status for BSE
The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) has welcomed the decision by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) Scientific Commission to grant Scotland negligible risk status for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).OIE has granted Scotland negligible risk status for bovine spongiform encephalopathy.This decision, which suggests that Scotland has minor risk ...
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NewsMeatup 2017 draws to a close after an eventful two days
Meatup 2017, the UK’s dedicated meat industry exhibition, has drawn to a close, and the event’s organisers have reported an enjoyable and eventful two days at ArenaMK, Milton Keynes.The World Butchers' Challenge at Meatup.The Competition Arena in the centre of the hall created a buzz throughout the event and, with ...
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NewsPremier Young Butcher 2017 crowned at Meatup
The knives were out and the chopping blocks were in prime condition on Thursday 25th May as young butchers battled against each other for a coveted national award.Premier Young Butcher 2017, James Gracey of Quails of Dromore.The Premier Young Butcher 2017 competition was held at meat industry exhibition Meatup. The ...
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Greencore announces substantial growth in revenue
In a new report, Greencore Group plc, a manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and US, has issued its interim results for the 26 weeks ending 31st March 2017.The results indicate a 46% increase in group revenue of £1,010.3 million. The increase comes despite some major changes to Greencore’s ...
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NewsCo-op commits to providing 100% British lamb
Convenience retailer, the Co-op, has widened its Lamb Farming Group as part of its commitment to providing 100% fresh British lamb all year round. The extended offering, which encompasses its Cambrian Lamb Group, now includes a total of 32 farms from Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Midlands and the South ...
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NewsDawn Meats and Dunbia agree strategic partnership
Dawn Meats has agreed a strategic partnership with Dunbia to establish a majority owned joint venture (JV) in the United Kingdom, comprising the UK operations of both organisations.Dawn will separately acquire Dunbia’s operations in the Republic of Ireland. The deal is subject to approval by the relevant competition authorities.In Ireland, ...
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NewsMeatup 2017: new venue a big hit
A steady flow of visitors, an engaging programme by industry experts in the Seminar Theatre, and a flurry of business across the board of exhibitors meant the first day of Meatup has proven to be a great success.Nathan Ward, in the Seminar Theatre at Meatup 2017.The Meatup trade exhibition once ...
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NewsNational Meat Products Competition winners revealed
Flavours were flying on Wednesday 24th May as a panel of expert judges worked their way through a myriad of products entered into the annual National Meat Products Competition.David Purser, from the Master Butcher scooped the Supreme Sausage Champion award, for Traditional Pork Sausage. He received it from Judith Johnston ...
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NewsWorshipful Company of Butchers raise more than £92,000 at Master’s Charity Ball
The magnificent surroundings of London’s Guildhall provided the setting for the Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB) Master’s Charity Ball on Friday 19th May.The Beating Retreat by the Pipes and Drums of The London Scottish Regiment at the Worshipful Company of Butchers Master's Charity Ball. Photo: Phil McCarthy.Liverymen of the WCB ...
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NewsCranswick preliminary results buoyed by strong revenues
Premium and fresh food supplier Cranswick has reported positive preliminary results for the year ending 31st March, with revenues lifted by 22.5% on the year before, to £1,345.1 million.Cranswick's CEO, Adam CouchLike-for-like revenues were up 12.7%, along with adjusted profit before tax, which also increased 17.2% to £75.5 million, compared ...
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NewsQ Guild annual BBQ competition winners revealed
The Q Guild of Butchers has announced the winners of its annual BBQ competition, in a ceremony that was held at Eastwood Hall, Nottinghamshire.Best Speciality BBQ Product winner, H. Clewlow, pictured in the centre.With the BBQ season about to launch, the contest aims to find the UK’s best butcher products ...
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NewsFree trade must be maintained in Brexit, say unions
Livestock representatives from the UK Farming Unions and the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) have met in Belfast to discuss Brexit and the trade implications for the livestock sector. The organisations agreed it is essential that free trade is maintained between the United Kingdom and the European Union post-Brexit, and must ...
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NewsNew whitepaper challenges sustainability in the agri-food sector
Agri-food consultancy Promar International has launched a whitepaper calling for “radical change” for industry to achieve sustainability, warning that 80% of the food and drink supply chains are yet to commit to sustainable production.McDonald's UK has reduced on-farm emissions by 23%.According to the whitepaper, which was contributed to by the ...
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NewsGlobal demand strengthens European pig prices
The latest Quality Meat Scotland analysis has revealed that farmgate prices for Scottish pigs are the strongest they have been since mid-2014 and 38% higher than the same period last year.QMS head of Economic Services, Stuart Ashworth.The rise in pig price for Scottish producers did, however, fall to 21%, when ...
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NewsIncreased figures of Hepatitis E in pork products
Public Health England and the Food Standards Agency have warned of increased figures of potentially lethal virus Hepatitis E, which can be spread from animals to humans through the consumption of undercooked or raw pig and game meat, processed pork and shellfish. Hepatitis E can be spread from animals to ...
