Latest Industry News – Page 252
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NewsMeat industry gets involved in Black Friday
Retailers across the UK embraced Black Friday (25th November) by creating unique offers to draw consumers into their stores. The meat industry was no exception, with retailers and butchers offering deals on quality products.One example this year was Muscle Food, an online food retailer promoting nutrition and healthy living. The ...
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NewsReport highlights economic importance of Scottish red meat industry
A new report commissioned by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has highlighted the importance of red meat production to both the national economy of Scotland and the country’s rural areas.An Assessment of the Economic Contribution of Scotland’s Red Meat Supply ChainThe report, titled An Assessment of the Economic Contribution of Scotland’s ...
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NewsConsumers wrongly believe refreezing cooked meat is unsafe
Following a consumer study which revealed a number of misunderstandings surrounding freezing food, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) is encouraging consumers to reduce waste by making better use of the freezer over the Christmas period.The FSA will deliver its message through the online character ‘FSA Freezer Fairy’ in the form ...
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NewsBritish beef exports to China given boost
Plans to open exports of British beef to China have been given a boost following a successful visit by a delegation of Chinese officials to a beef farm and abattoir in Surrey, hosted by Defra and the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).Andrea Leadsom, Secretary of State for Environment, Food ...
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NewsAHDB launches mini roast video series
AHDB Beef and Lamb has launched a series of ‘mini makeover’ videos to mark the introduction of winter and mini roast point of sale (POS) kits.The new videos show butchers how they can help to revitalise the roasting category.Mini roast joints on display at Chadwicks.The set of videos are available ...
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NewsBelfast to host World Butchers’ Challenge 2018
Belfast has been announced as the host city for the World Butchers’ Challenge 2018 after a successful bid by Butchery Excellence Ireland.Rhonda Montgomery and Sean Owens. Credit: Darren Kidd / Press Eye.The competition will take place at IFEX 2018 at the Titanic Exhibition Centre in Belfast in March 2018, with ...
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NewsNew SFMTA president elected
Butcher, Paul Boyle, has been elected president of the Scottish Federation of Meat Traders (SFMTA).Paul Boyle, the newly elected president of the Scottish Federation of Meat Traders. Copyright: Perthshire Picture Agency.Boyle, who trades as Boghall Butchers, was appointed president at the SFMTA’s annual meeting and becomes the 79th person to ...
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NewsDANMAP reports welcome decline in antibiotic usage
The decline of the use of antibiotics in the Danish livestock sector in 2015 has been welcomed, said an annual DANMAP report.The report has recently been published by Statens Serum Institut, DTU Vet and DTU Food, and claims that the antibiotics decline has been driven largely by reductions in usage ...
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NewsKantar reports volume increase in chicken and beef
The latest Meat, Fish and Poultry (MFP) figures from Kantar Worldpanel have been released, and show volume growth across the board.The report covers the 12 week period ending 6th November 2016, and shows that all macro categories are back in volume growth, except sliced cooked meats.Within fresh primary meat and ...
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NewsButcher wins gold at WorldSkills competition
The finals of the WorldSkills butchery competition took place last week, with six of the nation’s butchers battling it out to be crowned better than the rest.WorldSkills winner Peter Rushforth teaching Crosby Management Training trailblazer apprentice Stephen Maltby how to make a whole chicken cushion.The six finalists included Hannah Blakey, ...
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NewsMeat industry reacts to Donald Trump election
Key figures in the meat industry have shared their views with Meat Management on the election of Donald Trump as US president and what it could mean for the sector.Katie Doherty, policy and operations manager for the International Meat Trade Association (IMTA), said: “It is impossible to know which way ...
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Northern Ireland survey looks at Brexit’s impact on meat sector
The Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) has released a report looking at the impact of Brexit on the local food and drink industry, including in the meat and poultry sector.Following a survey of its membership, the NIFDA sought to outline the challenges businesses face and the key priorities ...
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NewsWorldSkills Butchery final set to begin
The WorldSkills Butchery final begins today and will see some of the best young butchery from the UK and Ireland compete against each other in a number of tasks performed over two days at the NEC in Birmingham.Hannah Blakey is the first female ever to compete in the WorldSkills Butchery ...
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NewsCranswick acquires Dunbia Ballymena
Cranswick has acquired the whole of the issued share of capital of Northern Irish pork processing business, Dunbia Ballymena.Cranswick's CEO, Adam Couch.Dunbia Ballymena, which operates from a purpose built facility in Country Antrim, Northern Ireland, currently employs 360 people and processes approximately 7,800 UK farm assured pigs per week.Cranswick hopes ...
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NewsABP begins ‘process butcher’ trailblazer apprenticeships
ABP UK is showing its support for the Level 2 Butchery Standard by starting 29 new apprentices on the Butchery Trailblazer’s Process Butcher pathway at five of its sites across the country.Apprentices at ABP Ellesmere.The apprentices will learn both traditional butchery skills as well as how to work in a ...
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NewsWelsh Lamb branding reaps export benefits
The Welsh Lamb brand is comparing favourably with its core international competitors in boosting exports, says HCC.HCC chief executive, Gwyn Howells.HCC’s chief executive Gwyn Howells told the organisation’s annual conference recently that the Welsh Lamb brand is delivering substantial returns on its key promotional activities to boost exports.Howells said that ...
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NewsJames Burden acquires part of Kentas of London
James Burden Limited has announced its acquisition of the operations of Kentas of London at 41 West Market Buildings, Smithfield.Kentas of London is a catering food and drink supplier. The business, with a turnover in excess of £6 million, is described as a natural extension of both product and customer ...
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NewsHCC outlines post-Brexit red meat export plan
A ten-year red meat strategy to optimise global market opportunities in the post-Brexit economy was advocated by the chairman of Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC), at the red meat body’s annual conference in Bangor.Dai Davies, chairman of HCC, said that Welsh exports are vital for building brands, ...
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NewsEU producers to receive increased budget for promo
It’s been announced that EU producers will receive an increased budget of €133 million in 2017 to promote EU agricultural products outside and inside the EU and to continue finding new markets.Beef and pork are amongst the EU products that will receive additional funds for promotional activity in 2017.The agri-food ...
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NewsSeminar discusses challenges faced in slaughter industry
The Humane Slaughter Association (HSA) recently held a one-day seminar for the meat and livestock industry entitled WATOK One Year On– Meeting the challenges… Where are we now?The seminar took place on 12th October in the East Midlands and was aimed at all those associated with animal welfare at slaughter.(L ...
