Latest Industry News – Page 252
-
NewsInternational demand for pork raises farmgate pig prices
British pig prices have enjoyed some strength over recent weeks, climbing to 131 p/kg dwt – an increase of 17% since March – the latest Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) market information has revealed.In Europe the average price has climbed 30% since March to sit some 10% higher than a year ...
-
NewsEuropean appetite for West Country Beef and Lamb grows
According to Meat South West (MSW), the West Country Beef and West Country Lamb labels are growing in recognition and popularity across Europe.Ed Green of Meat South West.Interest in using meat with the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) includes Belgian supermarket chain Delhaize, which has started to stock West Country Beef ...
-
NewsIndustry outrage at FSA tweet supporting #meatfreeweek
Leading meat trade and farming organisations have voiced their outrage at the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) decision to support #meatfreeweek by posting a tweet endorsing the campaign, which is running from 1st to 8th August.The FSA later took down the tweet which endorsed #meatfreeweek.A tweet reading “It’s #meatfreeweek – eat ...
-
NewsMultivac calls on industry to help shape its open day
Multivac UK, provider of packaging solutions to the meat industry, is calling on the industry to help shape the company’s forthcoming open day event.A short survey, available to complete online, has been created by Multivac to discover what the main topics and products of interest at the open day would ...
-
News
Clayton Park Bakery recalls sausage roll products
Clayton Park Bakery has recalled a number of its sausage roll products as they may contain pieces of plastic.The recall specifically refers to the following Clayton Park Bakery products with a use-by date of 3rd and 4th August 2016: its Sausage Roll Large, 143g, (Brand: Clayton Park), its 2 Pack ...
-
NewsBurger and sausage sales drop
Despite the upturn in the weather last month, burgers and sausages have seen depressed volumes, the latest Meat, Fish and Poultry (MFP) figures from Kantar Worldpanel for the 12 weeks ending 17th July 2016 have revealed.The figures suggest that consumers are moving to primary products or using sous vide BBQ ...
-
NewsCattle pricing report highlights importance of meeting target specification
The prices paid for prime cattle do not consistently reflect the yield of trimmed primal cuts from the carcase, a new AHDB Beef and Lamb report has revealed.The report, which is part of a series aiming to improve the transparency and understanding of prime cattle pricing, looks at how the ...
-
NewsFaccenda Foods and Dartmouth Foods announce cooked poultry joint venture
Faccenda Foods and Dartmouth Foods have announced the creation of a new joint venture that will combine the companies’ cooked poultry operations.The new partnership, which will begin by focusing on the duck market, is said to be targeting a secure supply, clear provenance, as well as a significant increase in ...
-
NewsScotch Lamb PGI campaign to focus on speed and simplicity
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is set to launch its new advertising campaign behind Scotch Lamb PGI in the coming weeks.QMS's head of marketing, Laurent Vernet.The Wham Bam Lamb campaign will focus on the speed and simplicity of cooking with lamb and aims to build on last year’s campaign, which boosted ...
-
NewsProvenance key for Welsh shoppers
Provenance is increasingly becoming a factor in Welsh shoppers’ purchasing choices a study by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has revealed.According to the study of 2,000 people, eight out of ten adults always read the labels to see where their food is coming from – with around ...
-
NewsSheep industry urged to back Love Lamb Week
The sheep industry is being urged to come together to promote home-produced lamb during Love Lamb Week 2016, which takes place from 1st to 7th September.The week, which is being supported by AHDB Beef and Lamb and the National Sheep Association (NSA), is being used as an opportunity to encourage ...
-
NewsAubrey Allen achieves ‘higher level’ status
A recent two-day audit has seen butcher, Aubrey Allen Ltd. achieve ‘higher level’ status in the UKAS approved standard for the catering industry.At the start of this year, the National Association of Catering Butchers (NACB) brought in a new, more robust, UKAS approved standard for the catering industry.The audit for ...
-
NewsEnglish beef and lamb showcased to French chefs
A group of top French chefs has been given an insight into beef and lamb production in England during a visit organised by AHDB Beef and Lamb.The group of 25 chefs, including some with three Michelin stars, visited farms in Kent and Sussex to see how cattle are reared on ...
-
News
Mattessons recalls chicken products
Mattessons has recalled certain batches of its Roast Chicken Flavour Fridge Raider products as they may contain pieces of plastic.The recall specifically refers to:Mattessons Fridge Raiders Roast Chicken Flavour, 3x25g multipack with all use-by dates between 24th July 2016 and 5th August 2016;Mattessons Fridge Raiders Roast Chicken Flavour, 5x25g multipack ...
-
NewsHCC welcomes step forward on USA lamb exports
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has welcomed the announcement by the UK Government Minister George Eustice of the latest step forward in opening up the USA to lamb exports.A delegation from the USDA discuss lamb exports earlier this year at HCC’s headquarters in Aberystwyth. L-R: Prys Morgan ...
-
NewsBrexit makes no immediate impact on grocery market
Brexit has had “no immediate impact” on retailer prices or sales volumes the head of retailer and consumer insight at Kantar Worldpanel, Fraser McKevitt, has said following analysis of the latest grocery share figures for the 12 weeks ending 17th July 2016.Sales of sausages have fallen 6.3% likely due to ...
-
NewsChampion butcher crowned at Royal Welsh Show
Mark McArdle, of McArdle Family Butchers of Chirk, has been crowned champion of Wales at the final of the Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) Butchers’ Club butchery competition.The butchery competition took place at this year’s Royal Welsh Show, and featured two finalists under pressure to produce a ...
-
NewsCalling all golfers for BDCI charity event
The Butchers’ and Drovers’ Charitable Institution (BDCI) is calling for golfers to help to raise funds for the charity by signing up to participate in its golf day, to be held at Surrey Downs Golf Club in Kingswood in Surrey on 14th September.The event is priced at £100 per person, ...
-
NewsMeat pies come out on top
Research commissioned by online market research company, OnePoll, has revealed that shepherd’s pie, steak and ale, cottage pie and steak and kidney all come out in the top five of Britain’s best loved pies. The study of 2,000 people saw shepherd’s pie come in second behind apple pie, followed by ...
-
NewsUK lamb exports to US edge closer
Farming Minister, George Eustice, has confirmed that the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published proposals for consultation to relax its import restrictions on lamb, which could generate an extra £35 million for the UK economy.George Eustice made the announcement at the National Sheep Event in Malvern in Worcestershire.The announcement ...
