Latest Industry News – Page 231
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NewsBritish Pie Week to highlight growth of pie sales
British Pie Week commenced on 6th March and the latest industry figures reveal that the public’s love of pies is only on the increase.It has been reported that Brits spend more than £1 billion on pies every year, with pork pies being a firm favourite.Pork Farms Branston Pickled Topped Pork ...
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NewsPeperami raises awareness of potholes
London’s commuters woke on 2nd March to a city covered in Peperami flags and cordon tape as the brand looked to mark as many potholes on the streets as possible.The campaign, which took place overnight by a team of Peperami representatives, aims to draw attention to the number of holes ...
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NewsGraham White & Co sets the record straight on Porky Lights
Since their launch last year, Porky Lights sausages by Graham White & Co have become very popular amongst sausage lovers.Independent tests have proven that Porky Lights contain just 3% fat.Their low 3% fat content and minimal calorie count of just 78 calories per sausage has meant that they can be ...
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NewsFuture of farming supported by Co-op training scheme
Three young beef and sheep farmers from across the country have recently secured places on a training scheme run by the Co-op.Co-op Farming Pioneers training programme.The Co-op Farming Pioneers training programme has the aim of developing and supporting the next generation of farmers and suppliers.The programme launched in April 2016, ...
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NewsNew Heck sausage factory to create 50 jobs
A total of 50 new jobs are hoped to be created by the opening of a new North Yorkshire sausage factory in April, from food company Heck.Jack Tate, marketing and events planner at Heck.The new factory, located in Sinderby, will see a company investment of £3.5m.Heck’s current production facility only ...
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NewsHundreds of jobs at risk at Tulip site
Tulip Food Company (UK) has announced proposed changes to shift patterns at its Redruth site following an in-depth review of the business.It has been proposed that the site will move from a seven-day operation to a five-day operation. As a result, up to 110 of the 660 roles at the ...
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NewsDawn Farms to invest in 150 new jobs
Dawn Farms, suppliers of cooked and fermented meat ingredients to international foodservice chains and food manufacturers, has announced plans to create 150 new jobs over the next five years.The investment by Dawn Farms, which has state-of-the-art production facilities in Naas, Ireland and Northampton, England, will amount to over €25m over ...
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Abattoir fire calls for joint investigation
Lincolnshire Police has launched an investigation following a fire that broke out at an abattoir in Skegness.Police and the fire services were called to the scene in Heath Road, Skegness at around 7:50pm on Friday the 24th February.The abattoir is run by J&D Haworth Ltd and trades as Yorkshire Country ...
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NewsAnother big name signs up for Meatup
Organisers of the UK meat industry’s only dedicated trade exhibition, Meatup, have announced that Reiser UK is the latest big name to sign up for exhibiting space at this year’s show.Reiser UK will join the likes of Handtmann, Lucas Ingredients, Bizerba, Accles & Shelvoke, Coolkit and Treif at the biennial ...
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NewsBirds Eye to relaunch its entire chicken range
Birds Eye has announced the relaunch and improved quality of its entire chicken range.The £7.1 million relaunch and marketing campaign will communicate that all the Birds Eye chicken products are made with 100% chicken breast.Birds Eye Inspirations Chicken Mini Fillets.The marketing campaign aims to reassure customers about the quality and ...
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NewsBrits put welfare of egg laying hens before meat chickens
New research, published by RSPCA Assured, reveals a big difference in the way shoppers regard chickens that lay eggs and chickens farmed for their meat.According to the survey 60% of people always buy cage free eggs, but as few as around half that number (33%) say they always buy ethical ...
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NewsSAMW receives ‘negligible risk’ BSE recommendation
The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) has welcomed the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) Scientific Commission recommendation.This recommendation will recognise Scotland as an area of negligible risk of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), also known as mad cow disease.The OIE World Assembly will consider the Scientific Commission’s recommendation in ...
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NewsMultivac introduces the G700 traysealer
The latest addition to Multivac’s traysealer portfolio was recently unveiled to the UK market at the company’s first ever traysealing showcase event.Multivac's new G700 traysealer.Meat Management was among visitors to Multivac’s three-day tray sealing showcase event where guests had the opportunity to see the all new G700 traysealer, as well ...
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NewsAntimicrobial resistance remains high, says EU report
Bacteria found in humans, animals and food continue to show resistance to widely used antimicrobials, says the latest report from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).The findings suggest that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a serious threat to public and animal health. Infections caused by bacteria that are resistant to antimicrobials ...
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NewsBeef statistics point to profitable production
A Market Bulletin from Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC), suggests that the agricultural industry has seen an increase in beef production despite a decrease in average carcase weight.HCC suggests that the agricultural industry has seen an increase in beef production despite a decrease in average carcase weight.A ...
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NewsBusinesses warned of game poaching threat
Kent Police have issued a warning to food traders following an incident on 18th February when six deer were found dead in what is believed to be a poaching incident.Police issue warning after deer carcases were found stripped of meat.The deer were found in Swattenden Lane in Cranbrook, with their ...
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Butcher fined for seven food safety breaches
The owner of the butcher’s shop in Liverpool was recently fined after pleading guilty to seven food safety offences.Ali Hacim Abdullah, who owns Al Baraka butcher’s shop and convenience store, was fined more than £4500, which included a £170 victim surcharge.In 2015 Environmental Health Officers from Liverpool County Council carried ...
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NewsCalls for a new approach to food voiced at City Food Lecture 2017
The need for a new approach to food production, and an urgent need for people to reconnect with their food, were the key themes of the City Food Lecture 2017.The lecture, which took place on 21st February, was prepared by Chris Elliott, the professor of food safety, and founder of ...
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NewsRed Tractor logo can play significant role post Brexit
With new international trade agreements being negotiated, the Red Tractor logo will play a big role post Brexit, according to Jim Moseley, chairman of Assured Food Standards.At the NFU’s Conference, Moseley spoke of the challenge of opening up international trade destinations in light of Brexit and said there is a ...
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Bidfood; new name for Bidvest Foodservice
Bidvest Foodservice has announced that it will be trading under the new name of Bidfood from 3rd April.The change follows the separation of the global Bidvest Foodservice businesses from the Bidvest Group, when it listed independently on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in May last year.The listing meant that Bidvest Foodservice ...
