Latest Industry News – Page 228
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NewsRed meat production triumphs in Wales
A bulletin produced by the Welsh Government has revealed that the Welsh sheep and cattle sector enjoyed a buoyant year in 2016, with the combined value of their output having represented the highest share of Welsh agricultural output, at 44%.According to the statistical report, the sector saw improved prices during ...
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NewsRutland Partners denies claims it failed to protect Bernard Matthews pensions
Rutland Partners, former owner of poultry producer Bernard Matthews, has dismissed claims it “deliberately chose not to accept a ‘buyout’ offer” from Boparan last summer, while opting for a pre-pack administration sale.Turkey producer Bernard Matthews was sold in a pre-pack deal.The group hit back against media claims that it chose ...
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NewsNFU Scotland welcomes M&S’ Scottish lamb pledge
Scottish farmers and crofters have welcomed news that Marks and Spencer has pledged to source and stock 100% Scottish lamb in all its Scottish stores, following an NFU Scotland shelf watch campaign that found a significant amount of imported lamb on some of the retailer’s shelves over Easter week. NFUS ...
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Halal chicken factory in court for bakery equipment misuse
Manchester County Court has ordered Bolton Halal Chicken factory to stop using bread baskets and other equipment belonging to Bakers Basco and its membership, in addition to paying £3,000 in costs. According to the court order, Bolton Halal Chicken and its directors, Sajid Ebrahim Dalal and Yusuf Mohamed, could face ...
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NewsGear up for Meatup
Organisers of the UK meat industry’s only dedicated exhibition, Meatup, are currently adding the finishing touches to the event – which opens its doors in just over one month’s time. Meatup will take place at ArenaMK on 24th and 25th May.The show, taking place at ArenaMK, Milton Keynes, from 24th ...
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NewsConsumers confused by animal welfare chicken prices and labelling
A survey published by RSPCA Assured has reportedly found that 28% of consumers wishing to buy ethical animal welfare chicken are discouraged by its price and confusion over labelling.The RSPCA Assured scheme covers about 42 million terrestrial farm animals.The research, carried out by Real time Surveys and powered by Gorkana ...
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NewsFood and farming industry reacts to General Election announcement
Prime Minister Theresa May has announced that there will be a snap general election on Thursday 8th June.Following the news, Meat Management spoke to a selection of meat and agri-food industry experts to hear their views on what the election could mean for the industry.Nick Allen, chief executive of BMPA.Nick ...
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NewsJason Feeney appointed chief executive of Food Standards Agency
Jason Feeney has been appointed chief executive of the Food Standards Agency (FSA). He has been part of the FSA since joining as chief operating officer in January 2015.FSA chief executive Jason Feeney.Feeney joined the then DHSS as an admin officer in 1981. He spent his early years working in ...
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NewsHaigs Food Hall named best independent business
Q Guild Aberdeen-based butcher Haigs Food Hall has been voted Best Independent Retailer at the Scottish Business Awards Aberdeenshire finals, following a public vote and a series of mystery shop visits.Haigs Food Hall.The win marks the second consecutive year that Haigs has carried off the award, having won the Best ...
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NewsMoy Park fined after worker crushes hand in machinery
Moy Park Ltd has been fined after a worker was injured at the company’s site in Anwick near Sleaford, Lincolnshire.Lincoln Crown Court heard that an engineer was checking the blades on the cutting line when the machine restarted and he was not able to move his hand away from the ...
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NewsGovernment appoints AHDB Pork chair
The Government has appointed two new members to AHDB’s board to oversee the organisation’s strategic direction, as well as chair the pork and potato sector board, respectively. Mike Sheldon.Sophie Churchill OBE and Mike Sheldon were chosen jointly by ministers in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Scottish ...
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NewsTesco reveals strong food performance in 2016/17 preliminary results
Tesco has reported strong preliminary results for this year, with group sales marking a 4.3% increase to £49.9 billion, compared to the year before. Tesco has reported strong food performance in its 2016/17 preliminary results.The group’s like-for-like sales in the UK were up by 0.9% in 2016/17, allowing it to ...
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NewsPrimary meat and poultry sees volume growth
Kantar Worldpanel’s latest figures on the Meat, Poultry and Fish market have revealed that beef and poultry have seen a prolonged volume growth, with chicken reaching double digits.1.1 million more shoppers bought steak during the period of 12 weeks ending on 26th March 2017.According to Kantar, Easter is a major ...
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NewsYoung Manager of the Year judging day a success
The judging panel for the Meat Management Industry Awards’ Young Manager of the Year accolade recently gathered at the Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington, for a full day of interviews with the four finalists.The MM Meat Industry Awards' Young Manager of The Year judging panel.The judges were looking for outstanding candidates ...
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News2 Sisters considering closure of Smethwick plant
2 Sisters Food Group has confirmed that it is consulting with staff on a proposed plan to cease production at poultry processing site in Smethwick, putting 630 jobs at risk.2 Sisters Food Group founder and owner Ranjit Singh.The company cites the plant’s “ageing” and the “significant challenges to meet the ...
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NewsPoultry to be allowed outside as avian flu risk reduces
The Government has announced that all poultry in England will be allowed outside from 13th April, following the latest scientific evidence and veterinary advice on avian flu.All poultry in England will be allowed outside from 13th April, following scientific evidence on avian flu.According to the UK’s chief veterinary officer, Nigel ...
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NewsMajor halal slaughterhouse under investigation for animal cruelty
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched an urgent investigation into Malik Food Group, one of Britain’s largest halal slaughterhouses, following an undercover investigation by Animal Aid that reportedly revealed instances of animal cruelty.Animal Aid called for the Government to “introduce mandatory, independently monitored CCTV in slaughterhouses to weed out ...
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RUMA criticises Randox Health’s promotion of Grand National meat testing
RUMA Alliance, which promotes responsible use of medicines in farm animals, has strongly criticised a press release issued by health diagnostics company Randox Health, in which it announced tests on Aintree Racecourse’s meat for antibiotic residues.In its press release, Randox Health, which sponsors the Grand National race, noted that “with ...
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NewsBernard Matthews confirms 128 job losses for staff
Bernard Matthews has confirmed 69 chicken production and 59 managerial job losses at its Norfolk site – and staff are said to have been left feeling ‘betrayed and let down’.Unite, reportedly the country’s largest union, represents about 550 of the 1,400-strong workforce at the production sites at Great Witchingham and ...
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NewsRSPCA awarded major grant to support China’s animal welfare
The RSPCA has been awarded a $450,000 (£359,000) grant by US foundation Open Philanthropy Project to support progress in Chinese animal welfare standards over two years.RSPCA has been awarded major grant.The funding will allow RSPCA to work closely with the official International Co-operation Committee of Animal Welfare, which has been ...
