Latest Industry News – Page 226
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NewsJohn Torode to host FMT Food Industry Awards lunch
Food Management Today magazine (the sister title to Meat Management) has announced that popular celebrity chef and TV broadcaster John Torode is to host the annual FMT Food Industry Awards ceremony and lunch that will take place in London on 3rd February.Popular chef and TV broadcaster John Torode will host ...
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NewsHCC determined to keep red meat on post-Brexit agenda
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is determined to secure the future of Wales’ red meat industry amid the political uncertainties caused by the EU referendum result.HCC chairman Dai Davies says it is vital arrangements are put in for the status of PGI Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef.“Since ...
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NewsIndependent butchers in unique position for turkey market
The turkey market in the UK is consolidating with fewer farmers rearing the birds and fewer processors putting them on the market.Paul Kelly speaking at the NFMFT annual meeting.Paul Kelly from Kelly’s Turkeys as guest speaker at the National Federation of Meat and Food Traders’ (NFMFT) annual meeting in London ...
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NewsSupply and demand key to sheep trade
Supply and demand remains the main factor influencing the sheep trade, according to Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).“The conclusion of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan typically provides a short term lift in demand for sheepmeat and support for the market price,” Stuart Ashworth, QMS’s head of economics services, said.In the ...
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NewsBernard Matthews announces sale of German subsidiary
Bernard Matthews has sold its German subsidiary, Bernard Matthews Oldenburg (BMO) to German turkey, chicken and pork producer, Sprehe Gruppe.According to Bernard Matthews it has exchanged contracts with Union Holdings & co KG, which holds all the activities of the Sprehe Gruppe, for the sale of its 100% interest in ...
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Butcher gift voucher scheme launched
A Premier Butcher Gift Voucher scheme has been launched by the National Federation of Meat & Food Traders (NFMFT).The scheme is to allow consumers to exchange Premier Butcher gift vouchers for meat products provided by butchers and farm shops.Consumers will be able to purchase the vouchers, which come in £25.00 ...
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TV show highlights opportunities for Halal sector
AHDB Beef and Lamb’s commitment to supporting the Halal sector continues with a TV show highlighting the opportunities for lamb and beef in the market.Healthy Kitchen is a seven episode series on British Muslim TV, which will feature recipe ideas, a focus on production and traceability and a look at ...
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NewsChicken sees value growth
The latest market update from Kantar Worlpanel claims that the weather, rather than Brexit uncertainty, is most likely to impact meat and poultry sales in the short term.The report also shows that chicken experienced value growth in the latest Meat, Fish and Poultry (MFP) update for the 12 weeks ending ...
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NewsAHDB helps export trade with Hong Kong
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has helped secure an expanded agreement to ship a wider range of beef cuts to Hong Kong.AHDB says the agreement will enable the UK to export more boneless and bone-in beef cuts from cattle of all ages, including manufacturing beef, and help the ...
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NewsWelsh lamb and beef industry to drive climate change agenda
A combination of good environmental actions and good commercial practice by Welsh lamb and beef farmers is moving the industry’s climate change agenda forward, the latest Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) research suggests.Dr Prysor Williams.“Our research shows the red meat industry is proactively working to help with ...
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NewsSainsbury’s and DSG drop Netto trial
Sainsbury’s and Dansk Supermarked Group (DSG) have ended their joint venture trial of Netto UK stores.In June 2014 Sainsbury’s and the Danish retail company launched a joint venture to introduce Netto stores back into the UK.The first store was opened in Leeds in November 2014, and a further 15 trial ...
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Whole Foods Market recalls chicken salad products
Whole Foods Market has recalled a number of its chicken salad products as they may contain undercooked chicken.The recall specifically refers to Whole Foods Market’s Yummy Mum’s Chicken Salad Sandwiches on Granary, with a use-by date of 30th June 2016, its Mum’s Chicken Salad (Deli Pot, 180g, with a use-by ...
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NewsAbattoir B Riley & Sons bought out of administration
Burnley-based abattoir B Riley & Sons has been bought out of administration.It has been reported that Dale Valley Rossendale has bought the business and key assets.B Riley & Sons was said to be experiencing cashflow difficulties and went into administration in December last year. Administrators from KPMG were called in ...
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NewsPost-Brexit opportunities discussed at Meat Export Conference
The Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB) 12th annual Meat Export Conference brought into focus the post-EU referendum opportunities for meat exports.More than 100 delegates attended the conference in Warwickshire to hear about the developments in international markets and the implications of the UK’s Brexit vote for the meat trade.AHDB ...
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Sykes House Farm recalls Yorkshire Outdoor Six Pork Sausages
Sykes House Farm has recalled its Yorkshire Outdoor Six Pork Sausages due to a labelling error.The recall specifically refers to Sykes House Farm’s Yorkshire Outdoor Six Pork Sausages, 380g, with a use-by date of 25th July 2016. The product should have been dated 25th June 2016.On 27th June, the company ...
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NewsBernard Matthews put up for sale
Bernard Matthews has been put up for sale, according to reports from the BBC.Reports suggest that adviser PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has been appointed to seek out prospective buyers for the turkey producer, which has its head office in Norfolk.Bernard Matthews was bought by Rutland Partners in 2013, and is said to ...
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NewsMeat manufacturers honoured at animal welfare awards
A host of UK meat manufacturers were honoured by Compassion in World Farming at its recent Good Farm Animal Welfare Awards.The awards celebrate the commitment of leading food businesses to improve animal welfare standards. Companies from across the globe were recognised at this year’s event, held in Berlin on 28th ...
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NewsDanish Agriculture and Food Council disappointment over Brexit outcome
The Danish Agriculture and Food Council (DAFC) has expressed its disappointment at Great Britain’s decision to leave the EU, believing it will create uncertainty for Danish companies producing food for export.CEO of the DAFC, Karen Hækkerup, said: “It is highly worrying that the Brits are leaving the EU. However, I ...
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NewsHCC chief in Brussels to discuss lamb industry future
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC) chief executive, Gwyn Howells, is representing Wales at the EU Sheep Meat Forum in Brussels to discuss the future of the lamb industry with key figures of the EU Commission and European industry representatives.HCC chief executive, Gwyn Howells.The scheduled EU Sheep Meat ...
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NewsRoyal hand-over for John Howard
The prestigious Royal Society building in London was the setting for a retirement party held on Tuesday 28th June for John Howard, the outgoing UK market director of the Danish Agriculture & Food Council.John has served the Danish industry for 30 years and is primarily known for his main role ...
