Latest Industry News – Page 244
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NewsIreland to introduce mandatory meat-origin labelling
Ireland’s government has informed the European Commission that it intends to introduce mandatory country-of-origin labels for certain meat products.The new legislation will apply to fresh, chilled and frozen meat products.Ireland's Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine said: “The country intends to adopt national measures to cover mandatory origin labelling ...
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NewsDanish Crown and Tican set to enter arbitration
Danish Crown and Tican are set to go to arbitration after Tican claimed it is due compensation following the failure of a proposed merger between the two companies, it has been reported in the press.The two Danish cooperative slaughterhouse companies were set to merge last year, however the deal was ...
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NewsScottish bacon range launched in Co-op
The Co-op has launched a new 100% Scottish Ayrshire-style bacon made from Specially Selected Pork as part of its commitment to switch all its fresh bacon and lamb to 100% British, from 1st May 2017.The bacon, which is produced under the retailer’s own Irresistible brand, will bear the Specially Selected ...
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FSA seeks vet and meat hygiene inspector supplier for meat sector
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has put out an official invitation to tender for the supply of contract official veterinarians and contract meat hygiene inspectors to work in meat establishments in England and Wales.These contracted roles will work closely with FSA staff to provide the assurance that meat produced is ...
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NewsGraham Roach dies aged 69
Graham Roach, the founder of Cornish bacon and ham business, Roach Foods, has died, aged 69.Graham pictured with his wife Valerie at the 2009 Meat Management Industry Awards.A liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Butchers and past BDCI festival chairman, Roach founded the successful pork business, which sold pre-packed bacon ...
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NewsBernard Matthews sale was ‘carefully crafted’
The Work and Pensions Committee has released a report which describes the acquisition of Bernard Matthews as having been “carefully crafted to enable secured creditors and controllers of Bernard Matthews to extract maximum cash from the company and dump the pension scheme and other liabilities.”The report, written by Professor Prem ...
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NewsAldi introduces Welsh Lamb to stores
Aldi has introduced a range of branded Welsh Lamb products in 29 stores in south and west Wales; a move which has received praise from Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) and government.Marking the launch of Aldi’s range of Welsh Lamb products at its Cardiff Bay store with ...
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NewsParalympic success for athlete sponsored by meat firm
Paralympic bronze medallist Melissa Reid has praised Cornish meat business, the Brian Etherington Meat Company, for its sponsorship and support in the build up to the Rio Paralympics this summer.Mark Etherington and Paralympic bronze medallist, Melissa Reid.Reid, who is visually impaired, competed alongside her guide Nicola Walters in the PT5 ...
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Meat sector acquisitions generate £74 million
Oghma Partners' latest T2 Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Review of the UK Food and Beverage Sector has recorded two significant deals within the meat industry: BRF Invicta’s purchase of Universal Meats (UK) Ltd and Cranswick’s purchase of CCL Holdings (Crown).Global food company BRF Invicta Ltd acquired Universal Meats (UK) Ltd ...
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NewsAHDB reports mini roast success ahead of TV campaign
Britons tucked into more roast dinners last year – but fewer of them were on a Sunday – according to analysis from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and Kantar Worldpanel.The TV campaign will showcase the versatility of the beef and lamb mini roasts and their potential as a ...
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NewsTesco, Aldi and Lidl top supporters of Scotch Beef
A shelf watch conducted by NFU Scotland at the stores of nine retailers has found that 74% of the beef stocked was Scotch Beef.Tesco, Aldi and Lidl were the top supporters of Scotch Beef, stocking nearly 100% of the product at the stores surveyed.Despite the overall high levels of support ...
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NewsHCC conference to address red meat industry’s future
Key issues and themes that are affecting the meat industry in Wales will be discussed against a political, UK and global landscape during the Hybu Cig Cymru- Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) conference this year.The event, that occurs annually, will be held on 10th November in Bangor.Emeritus professor of food marketing ...
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ABP and Fane Valley's acquisition of Stanley business approved
The European Commission has cleared the proposed acquisition of Slaney Foods JV and Slaney Proteins (Ireland) by meat processor ABP Group and agri-food company Fane Valley after concluding that it would not adversely impact effective competition in the EU’s single market.An investigation under the EU Merger Regulation was carried out ...
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NewsLamb prices fall
The liveweight lamb market has seen further falls in the week ending 5th October 2016 despite the number of lambs coming to market decreasing compared to the previous seven days, AHDB Beef and Lamb has reported.In the week ended 5th October, the GB SQQ (Standard Quality Quotation) fell by 4p ...
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NewsBernard Matthews suppliers to not be paid
Reports have surfaced that approximately 900 creditors to the turkey business, Bernard Matthews, will not be repaid a total of £23 million.Bernard Matthews was recently sold to Boparan Private Office, the private investment vehicle of Ranjit Singh Boparan, the CEO of 2 Sisters Food Group, from Rutland Partners. The deal ...
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NewsHigh producer share of retail lamb prices
The producer share of the retail price for lamb has remained over 50% during the past few months, according to AHDB Beef & Lamb.The levy board says this is unusual, as declines to the measure are usually observed in late summer and early autumn as farmgate lamb prices decline. Consequentially, ...
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NewsBernard Matthews and ITVS GE to launch Thunderbirds Are Go turkey range
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has announced that a deal has been signed to partner with British food company, Bernard Matthews. Bernard Matthews is a British food manufacturer that produces fresh, cooked and frozen turkey products.Bernard Matthews signs deal with ITVS GE, for Thunderbirds Are Go themed product.This deal, ...
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Launch of stun-free halal certification scheme
Traditional Halal Limited has launched a halal certification scheme which has been developed for meat and poultry that is produced without the use of stunning.According to news site Halal Focus, the scheme, which has been developed to enhance welfare standards, training and skills in the non-stun meat sector as well ...
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NewsCanada boost for Welsh Lamb exports
A major Canadian retail chain has announced that it will be stocking PGI Welsh Lamb in hundreds of stores across the country, as well as holding promotions in partnership with Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).Preparing for a promotional tasting event at Loblaws Forest Hill. (L-R) Deanna Leven, ...
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NewsBeef & Lamb New Zealand to close UK office
Beef & Lamb New Zealand is to close its office in the United Kingdom as part of a new market development strategy.Beef & Lamb New Zealand chairman, James Parsons.The organisation will also be closing permanent offices in South Korea and Japan in favour of what they describe as ‘more flexible ...
