Latest Industry News – Page 252
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NewsSainsbury’s and DSG drop Netto trial
Sainsbury’s and Dansk Supermarked Group (DSG) have ended their joint venture trial of Netto UK stores.In June 2014 Sainsbury’s and the Danish retail company launched a joint venture to introduce Netto stores back into the UK.The first store was opened in Leeds in November 2014, and a further 15 trial ...
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Whole Foods Market recalls chicken salad products
Whole Foods Market has recalled a number of its chicken salad products as they may contain undercooked chicken.The recall specifically refers to Whole Foods Market’s Yummy Mum’s Chicken Salad Sandwiches on Granary, with a use-by date of 30th June 2016, its Mum’s Chicken Salad (Deli Pot, 180g, with a use-by ...
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NewsAbattoir B Riley & Sons bought out of administration
Burnley-based abattoir B Riley & Sons has been bought out of administration.It has been reported that Dale Valley Rossendale has bought the business and key assets.B Riley & Sons was said to be experiencing cashflow difficulties and went into administration in December last year. Administrators from KPMG were called in ...
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NewsPost-Brexit opportunities discussed at Meat Export Conference
The Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB) 12th annual Meat Export Conference brought into focus the post-EU referendum opportunities for meat exports.More than 100 delegates attended the conference in Warwickshire to hear about the developments in international markets and the implications of the UK’s Brexit vote for the meat trade.AHDB ...
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Sykes House Farm recalls Yorkshire Outdoor Six Pork Sausages
Sykes House Farm has recalled its Yorkshire Outdoor Six Pork Sausages due to a labelling error.The recall specifically refers to Sykes House Farm’s Yorkshire Outdoor Six Pork Sausages, 380g, with a use-by date of 25th July 2016. The product should have been dated 25th June 2016.On 27th June, the company ...
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NewsBernard Matthews put up for sale
Bernard Matthews has been put up for sale, according to reports from the BBC.Reports suggest that adviser PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has been appointed to seek out prospective buyers for the turkey producer, which has its head office in Norfolk.Bernard Matthews was bought by Rutland Partners in 2013, and is said to ...
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NewsMeat manufacturers honoured at animal welfare awards
A host of UK meat manufacturers were honoured by Compassion in World Farming at its recent Good Farm Animal Welfare Awards.The awards celebrate the commitment of leading food businesses to improve animal welfare standards. Companies from across the globe were recognised at this year’s event, held in Berlin on 28th ...
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NewsDanish Agriculture and Food Council disappointment over Brexit outcome
The Danish Agriculture and Food Council (DAFC) has expressed its disappointment at Great Britain’s decision to leave the EU, believing it will create uncertainty for Danish companies producing food for export.CEO of the DAFC, Karen Hækkerup, said: “It is highly worrying that the Brits are leaving the EU. However, I ...
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NewsHCC chief in Brussels to discuss lamb industry future
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC) chief executive, Gwyn Howells, is representing Wales at the EU Sheep Meat Forum in Brussels to discuss the future of the lamb industry with key figures of the EU Commission and European industry representatives.HCC chief executive, Gwyn Howells.The scheduled EU Sheep Meat ...
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NewsRoyal hand-over for John Howard
The prestigious Royal Society building in London was the setting for a retirement party held on Tuesday 28th June for John Howard, the outgoing UK market director of the Danish Agriculture & Food Council.John has served the Danish industry for 30 years and is primarily known for his main role ...
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NewsPig producers see a bright future outside the EU
According to the National Pig Association (NPA), British pig producers have a bright future outside the European Union, despite the many uncertainties ahead.The NPA is confident the inroads British pork has made into world markets over the past two years will continue.A statement from the NPA commented: “Key among British ...
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Sykes House Farm recalls beef burgers
Sykes House Farm has recalled its Smiths Beef & Caramelised Onion Burgers due to the product being incorrectly labelled.The recall specifically refers to Sykes House Farm’s Smiths Beef & Caramelised Onion Burgers, 454g, with a ‘use-by’ date of 25th July 2016. The product should have been dated 25th June 2016.The ...
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NewsMeat man to go international in new role
Former Asda meat executive Jim Viggars, who left the business in 2015, has confirmed that he is to put his long experience to good use in sunnier climes, following his appointment as MD of CV Natural Foods.Jim Viggars is the new MD of CV Natural Foods.Based in Almancil Portugal, the ...
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NewsBeef Efficiency Scheme start up success
According to National Farmers Union Scotland (NFUS) almost 50% of the country’s beef herd is likely to be enrolled into the Beef Efficiency Scheme for its first year.A last minute surge in applications saw 179,000 beef cows from 2000 farmers included in the new five-year £45 million rural development scheme ...
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NewsMeat industry reacts to EU referendum leave result
The meat industry has responded to the decision for the UK to leave the European Union, with key figures urging for calm during a period of uncertainty.The decision to leave the EU was voted with a 51.9% majority, with the pound falling to its lowest level against the dollar since ...
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New food crime reporting facility launches
The Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) has launched Food Crime Confidential - a reporting facility allowing food crime to be reported safely and in confidence.The new facility will allow anyone with suspicions about food crime to report their concerns by phone or e-mail.Food Crime Confidential is ...
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NewsTesco reports first quarter sales growth
Tesco has reported sales figures for its first quarter; and findings show a group like-for-like sales growth of 0.9%.The quarter comprises the 13 weeks up until 28th May 2016, with positive like-for-like sales growth in all regions.Including a small contribution from new store openings, total sales grew by 1.1% at ...
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NewsUK pig production starting to stabilise
The latest Defra figures reveal pig slaughterings for May were up on same period last year, AHDB Pork has reported.Figures were up to 863,000 head, however, according to AHDB Pork, if a change in reporting periods is considered the latest figure in fact represents a 0.5% fall in slaughtering levels ...
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NewsAHDB Beef and Lamb appoint new head of domestic marketing
Nick White has been appointed as the new head of domestic marketing for beef and lamb at the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).Nick White is the new head of domestic marketing at AHDB Beef and Lamb.White originally joined AHDB in 2013, when he acted as interim head of marketing ...
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NewsMeatup 2017 website goes live
The new website for everything connected with the biennial Meatup exhibition has gone live and can be accessed at www.meatup.co.uk.The dedicated show, organised exclusively for the UK meat industry, will take place over two days on 24th and 25th May 2017 at the modern new venue of ArenaMK, located in ...
