Latest Industry News – Page 216
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NewsReport highlights welfare problems in ducks raised for foie gras
A recent review into the welfare of ducks in France during foie gras production has highlighted a number of problems ranging from poor housing conditions to injuries received during handling and force feeding.The review, published in the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW)’s scientific journal, Animal Welfare, considered all three ...
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NewsDevro’s UK and Irish operations mark major gains
Sausage casings manufacturer Devro has reported positive half year results, with 11% revenue increase year-on-year to £125.5 million and volume uplift of 7%.A visit to Devro (Scotland) Ltd by pupils from St Maurice’s High School in Cumbernauld.In the UK and Ireland, volume sales were up 6%, underpinned by an increased ...
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NewsVolume sales drop for both red and white meat
Meat and poultry have been hit by a drop in sales and volume growth year-on-year, despite the great weather towards the end of June, with the long term growth of also chicken hampered, according to Kantar Worldpanel.Figures gathered by the research group have revealed that all fresh primary meat and ...
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NewsEnter your products and recipes for UK Sausage Week
Plans are progressing well for UK Sausage Week, with great interest being shown from both butchers and sausage manufacturers.The official UK Sausage Week website recently went live, with the inclusion of a simple form allowing retailers and manufacturers to enter their sausages for the chance to win a UK Sausage ...
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NewsBeef and pork prices on the rise
The BBQ season could prove pricier for consumers this year, as figures by Beacon Purchasing have revealed that the cost of beef has marked an all-time high and pork prices are also on the rise and set to stay.Beef prices have increased by 11% on last year, up almost 40 ...
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NewsEating Better alliance calls for high-standard Brexit and trade deals
A new report from the Eating Better alliance has urged the Government to pursue Brexit and trade deals that will offer the highest standards for British meat and benefit the environment, public health and farm animals.The paper, named ‘Beyond the CAP: policies to support better UK meat & dairy production ...
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NewsJBS offloads beef assets to Minerva Foods
Brazilian meatpacker JBS has reportedly completed a $300 million sale of beef assets in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay to rival Minerva Foods, after the regulator’s approval of the acquisition earlier in July.Pul Argentina SA, Frigomerc SA and Pulsa SA, all owned by Minerva Foods, have acquired the bulk of JBS’s ...
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NewsAHDB calls for industry views on carcase classification
AHDB Beef & Lamb has asked representatives of the beef and lamb industry to share their thoughts on the future of carcase classification, ahead of Brexit and following concerns around the EUROP grid.The EUROP system has been in place since the early 1970s and is currently used for carcase classification ...
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Meat wholesaler goes into administration after FSA suspension
Stockton-based supplier of beef and lamb, Cleveland Meat Company, has ceased trading and appointed joint administrators, following the Food Standard Agency’s (FSA) decision to suspend the plant’s operations after finding evidence of “serious deficiencies”.Up to 150 jobs are estimated to have been lost as a result of the closure, and ...
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NewsUel Morton to take up position with Scotbeef Ltd
Meat manufacturer Scotbeef Ltd has announced that Uel Morton is to join the company in the role of development director this summer.Uel Morton.Formerly chief executive at Quality Meat Scotland for 11 years, Morton will take up his position in August.He commented: “I am really looking forward to this new challenge; ...
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NewsPorky Whites rolls out lower-fat range extension
Porky Whites has launched an extension to its Porky Lights range, introducing a lower fat chuck steak burger, a skinless flat sausage and sausagemeat in a tray, which will join the lower fat sausage.Porky Whites.The decision follows public concern over the Porky Lights range, after Slimming World decided to re-evaluate ...
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NewsTeam GB named for World Butchers’ Challenge 2018
The World Butchers’ Challenge UK Council Committee has announced the six butchers that will represent Team Great Britain at the World Butchers’ Challenge 2018 which will take place on 21st March 2018 at the Titanic Exhibition Centre in Belfast.Left to Right: Danny Upson, Tom Wood, Mark Ramsay, Peter Harrison, Bryce ...
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NewsUK animal antibiotics use lower than European average
A European report has confirmed that UK farm animal use of antibiotics is comparatively low against many other European countries.The report - the second of its kind - has analysed use of antibiotics and occurrence of resistance in bacteria from humans and food-producing animals.Its data indicated that in 2014, UK ...
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NewsManufacturer convicted of adding horsemeat to UK food chain
Andronicos Sideras, owner of meat manufacturer Dinos and Sons, London, has been found guilty of conspiracy to defraud customers, after he was convicted of adding horsemeat into beef destined for the human food chain.Andronicos Sideras has been found guilty of adding horsemeat into beef destined for the human food chain.Sideras ...
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NewsMarel taps into South America with Sulmaq takeover
Advanced equipment provider Marel has agreed to acquire Brazilian meat primary processing equipment provider Sulmaq, in an attempt to strengthen its position in Central and South America.Marel's chief executive, Arni Oddur Thordarson.Sulmaq’s annual revenue is about €25 million and the acquisition is expected to close in the third quarter of ...
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NewsScotland given final BSE negligible risk status clearance
The World Organisation for Animal Health has confirmed the lowest and safest risk level status available for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) from beef raised in Scotland, recognising it as negligible.Frank Clark.The confirmation is expected to help open international market access for beef exports outside of the EU, while England and ...
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NewsSurvey reveals formula for the ‘perfect bacon butty’
The formula for the ‘perfect bacon butty’ has been revealed according to a survey carried out by 2,014 UK adults in conjunction with IronmongeryDirect’s nationwide hunt for “Britain’s Best Bacon Butty”.The perfect bacon butty has been revealed as three slices of smoked bacon in a white roll with brown sauce.The ...
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NewsIndustry celebrates Ian Mackway’s career
Members of the meat and food industry gathered at The Farmers Club, London, yesterday (25th July) to celebrate the career of Raps UK Ltd's general manager Ian Mackway.L to R: Tanya Kuehne, Ian Mackway, Annegret Kuehne, Trish Mackway and Frank Kuehne.Ian made the decision to retire from his role with ...
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NewsMeat industry comments on UK-US trade negotiations
Following Environment Secretary Michael Gove’s announcement that “under no circumstances” would he allow chlorinated chicken into the UK, industry experts have shared their views with Meat Management on the UK-US trade deal negotiations.Michael Gove.Speaking exclusively to Meat Management, the British Poultry Council’s chief executive, Richard Griffiths, reiterated that “a secure ...
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NewsUK Sausage Week: website and entry form now live
It’s full speed ahead for UK Sausage Week with product-entry now open, a new website now live, new partners on-board, a celebrity ambassador confirmed and a venue booked for the celebration lunch.UK Sausage Week will run from 30th October until 5th November (Bonfire Night) and will open with a celebration ...
