Latest Industry News – Page 238
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NewsTesco reduces levels of Campylobacter in chicken
Figures released from Tesco have revealed a continued reduction in levels of Campylobacter in its fresh chicken.According to the multiple retailer, it is on course to meet the target that it set itself last summer, which will deliver a reduction in the presence of Campylobacter at the highest level in ...
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NewsLast chance to enter the prestigious MM Awards
The deadline for product nominations in the 2016 Meat Management Industry Awards is fast approaching, so if you’ve not yet entered any products, be quick and enter now!MM Awards judge Keith Fisher putting entries to the taste test.The closing date is this Friday, 26th February at 4.30pm.Entry is simple: visit ...
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NewsMoy Park announces major investment in skills
Poultry processor Moy Park has announced a major £8m investment in a strategic multi-year skills programme to support the growth of the company as a leading European food business.Moy Park's Mike Mullan.The skills growth programme, which will be supported by a £1.4m grant from Invest Northern Ireland, covers a comprehensive ...
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NewsContinuing decline in farmgate prices
The latest figures from Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) suggest that, despite falling input costs, livestock farmers still face a challenge to achieve positive margins when selling finished animals.Stuart Ashworth, head of economics services with QMS.Stuart Ashworth, QMS head of economic services, said: “The most marked year-on-year shortfall is in the ...
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NewsScottish butchers scoop Scotch Lamb Innovation Award
The Scotch Lamb PGI Innovation Award at the National Sheep Association (NSA) Scotland AGM dinner was presented to John Lawson Butchers and The Elderslie Butchers recently.(L-R) Winning butchers Gavin Colquhoun, Mark Smythe and Declan Small of Elderslie Butchers.The Spanish Rack of Scotch Lamb from John Lawson Butchers based in Uphall, ...
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NewsMultivac completes refurbishment
Multivac UK, providers of packaging solutions to the meat industry, has moved into its newly refurbished premises following an investment of over £2 million into its modernisation programme.The building, which will be officially inaugurated in March, now includes a dedicated practical training area and a new classroom, with audio-video technology, ...
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NewsKantar figures reveal good Christmas for lamb
Kantar Worldpanel has released its Christmas figures, which show that the winners were lamb and chicken, with beef roasting joints performing well.Christmas roast turkey with all the trimmings.Kantar client executive Michelle Coggin revealed: “Most of the success came from shoppers switching spend from beef and pork. Leg joints were driving ...
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NewsNFU urges PM to answer key questions on EU referendum
As Britain prepares to decide how it will vote on the EU referendum, farmers and growers must have more information about how their businesses will be affected if the country stays in or leaves the EU, says the NFU.The industry needs more information about the implications of staying in or ...
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NewsAldi to promote Scottish meat
Promotional events at three Aldi stores in Scotland will be taking place over the next few weeks to promote Scottish produce, including Scottish beef, lamb and chicken.The events will promote the Scotch label and Red Tractor standards, as well as educating shoppers about the story of Scottish farming.Shoppers will receive ...
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NewsCity Food Lecture 2016 reveals future food trends
Future trends in the food industry as well as the emergence of ‘invisible commerce’ were the focus at this year’s City Food Lecture.The event was led by Christophe Jouan, chief executive of The Future Foundation.Christophe Jouan, chief executive of The Future Foundation.The global trends analyst delivered a 40 minute address ...
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Study reveals nutritional benefits of organic meat
A new study released by Newcastle University has revealed ‘significant nutritional differences’ between organic and non-organic meat. The study, published in the British Journal of Nutrition, claims organic meat contains around 50% more beneficial Omega 3 fatty acids than non-organic meat.An international team of experts led the study, which also ...
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NewsPromotion plans for British beef and lamb
The supply chain must continue to find ways to work together more closely to stimulate demand for beef and lamb, an industry round table meeting, called by the NFU livestock board, agreed.Adam Quinney, AHDB Beef and Lamb.Key industry stakeholders met at the NFU Headquarters, in Warwickshire, to discuss the challenges ...
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NewsNew PTF director general announced
The Provision Trade Federation (PTF) has announced the appointment of Andrew Kuyk CBE as its new director general.Andrew Kuyk has accepted the role of director general for the PTF.Kuyk was director of sustainability at the UK Food and Drink Federation (FDF) for five years from 2009 to 2014.Prior to that ...
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NewsBPC reveals antibiotic reduction in poultry sector
Results from data collected by the British Poultry Council has revealed that the use of antibiotics in the poultry sector reduced by 28% in 2015 compared to 2014.“Our sector has led the way, with real progress seen since the formation of our BPC Chicken Antibiotic Stewardship Scheme in 2011,” BPC ...
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NewsFirst meat vending machine installed in Paris
A meat vending machine has been installed outside butcher’s shop L’Ami Txulette in the French capital, causing mixed reactions over social media platforms.Picture courtesy of the L'Ami Txulette Facebook page.The vending machine is the first automatic chilled meat distributor in Paris, but not the first meat vending machine in the ...
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NewsWelsh Lamb sees shopper spend soar
Shoppers are splashing out on promoted prime quality PGI Welsh Lamb cuts, according to the latest independent data available to Hybu Cig Cymru-Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).Photo credit: HCC.Detailed analysis of HCC’s successful late season 2015 PGI Welsh Lamb marketing campaign shows spend way up on prime products like legs and ...
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NewsNew BDCI festival chairman announced
Chairman of Riverway Foods, Steve Crosby, is to take over from Ocado’s head of buying, Rose Price, as Butchers' and Drovers' Charitable Institution (BDCI) festival chairman for 2016.Steve Crosby with Rose Price at the BDCI handover.Steve has reportedly been a keen supporter of the Butchers' and Drovers' Charitable Institution for ...
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NewsAHDB Outlook Conference highlights the importance of red meat market development
The importance of AHDB market development work in helping to add value to the red meat sector in difficult times was underlined at Tuesday’s AHDB Outlook Conference in Westminster.Attendees heard from AHDB analysts how the current outlook for UK beef, lamb and pork prices is not likely to improve during ...
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NewsMeat manufacturers celebrate at Food Management Today Industry Awards
In the company of renowned chef Mark Hix, the 2016 Food Management Today Industry Awards Luncheon, hosted by Meat Management’s sister magazine, took place yesterday.The winners with their certificates and trophies.The event brought the top names of the UK food industry together to celebrate excellence and reward the best, as ...
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NFU calls industry summit on beef and lamb promotion
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is calling on processors, retailers and levy bodies to look at new and innovative ways of marketing beef and lamb.Relevant stakeholders from across the supply chain will sit down together for the first time at an industry summit, called by the NFU livestock board, to ...
