Latest Industry News – Page 254
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NewsQuality Standard Mark beef in Cyprus supermarkets for first time
Cypriot supermarket chain, AlphaMega has begun selling Quality Standard Mark (QSM) beef, meaning families on the island can purchase the product for the first time.Jean-Pierre Garnier, AHDB Beef and Lamb.Jean-Pierre Garnier, export manager for AHDB Beef and Lamb, said: “We have had Quality Standard Mark beef in foodservice outlets in ...
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Rabobank report sees Chinese investment influencing future of global beef market
The latest Rabobank report has identified the potential in China’s beef market over the next decade with Chinese investors likely to play an influential role in the global beef sector over the next decade. Total demand for beef is expected to increase from the current eight million to 10.2 million ...
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NewsHas meat consumption peaked and if so what can we do about it?
The presentations made by Professor David Hughes at the recent Meatup and Food Science & Technology Show exhibitions are now available to download for those visitors who missed the real thing.Professor David Hughes.In his first seminar Hughes asked 'Has meat consumption peaked and if so what can we do about ...
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NewsLargest ever on-pack promotion for Red Tractor
Riding on the success of its BBQ promotion, Red Tractor Assurance (RTA) is urging retailers to be a part of its biggest ever on-pack promotional campaign later this year.Taking place over seven weeks in September and October, and timed to coincide with Red Tractor Week (14th to 20th September), the ...
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NewsPoultry prices rise just 1.6% on average a year over almost three decades
New data from the Office for National Statistics has revealed that poultry prices have risen at an average rate of 1.6% per annum over the last 27 years.BPC chief executive, Andrew Large.According to the data, since January 1987 poultry prices have risen by just 44.3% to December 2014. This compares ...
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NewsAHDB Beef and Lamb launches new thin cut beef steaks
AHDB Beef and Lamb has developed a range of thin cut beef steaks, developed from cuts which are traditionally only used for stewing or other slow-cook methods.AHDB Beef and Lamb's thin cut range.Using butchery techniques to maximise the use of the carcase, according to AHDB Beef and Lamb the new ...
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FSA Meat Industry Guidance revised
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published a revised version of its Meat Industry Guidance, following a review by Agency officials, industry representatives and enforcement authorities.The Meat Industry Guide is used to assist meat plant operators whose premises require approval and veterinary control under the European Union Food Hygiene Regulations.The ...
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NewsEtherington Meats invests in commercial kitchen
Etherington Meats has invested £20,000 in a new industrial kitchen at its headquarters in Cornwall.The installation means further expansion of the business resulting in new jobs for local people.The state-of-the-art commercial kitchen features a Rationale Cooking Centre which is an intelligent cooking systems with five senses allowing for more productivity, ...
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NewsDalziel launches 'Proud to be a Butcher' film series
Retail butchery specialist Dalziel is launching its own mini-series of films which go behind the scenes of the UK’s retail butchery industry.Called ‘Proud to be a Butcher’, the five short films will be broadcast online every Monday starting on 3rd August 2015 and feature the nation’s highest quality craft butchers.Retailer, ...
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NewsProduct entry for FMT Industry Awards now open
Entry to the Food Management Today Industry Awards is now open and includes categories for The Best Red Meat Product and The Best Poultry Product.Group editor of Food Management Today and Meat Management magazine, Pam Brook said: "If you've not yet nominated your products for entry in the Food Management ...
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NewsBinghams launches into Morrisons in Scotland
Potted beef and spreads manufacturer Binghams is launching a Potted Hough into 60 Morrisons stores throughout Scotland. Binghams Potted Hough is made to a traditional Scottish recipe and is made using 100% Scottish sourced shin beef which is slow roasted then combined with a secret blend of spices."We are proud ...
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NewsAdvice for retailers on how to exploit potential of thin cut steaks
A recent report, released by AHDB Beef and Lamb, shows retailers how to unlock the potential of the thin cut beef sector.The key recommendations are:Promote thin cut steaks with clear merchandising and positioningInspire consumers with a variety of meal solutionsConsistency will deliver confidence and repeat purchaseThe report outlines the findings ...
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Cranswick growth continues
Meat processing giant, Cranswick, has released its Q1 update and reports an increase in its revenues of 8%.If the contribution made by its acquisition of Benson Park in October last year is removed, the increase is 4%. Cranswick says its major capital investment programme at the Benson site remains on ...
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NewsJim Moseley to take over chairmanship of Red Tractor scheme in November
Assured Food Standards (AFS), the company that operates the Red Tractor scheme, has appointed former Tulip marketing director, Jim Moseley, to take over as chairman from the end of November 2015.Jim Moseley.He will succeed David Gregory, who has completed the maximum six years’ service allowed.Moseley has spent over 38 years ...
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NewsTesco appoints new head of agriculture
Moy Park's current general manager for broilers, Barney Kay is reported to have been appointed as the future head of agriculture for multiple retailer, Tesco.Barney Kay.Kay will take up the position, formerly occupied by Tom Hind, who left the supermarket giant in May of this year.Kay is widely reported to ...
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NewsScottish pigmeat maintains its premium over European prices, says QMS
Scottish prime pigmeat prices are nearly 17% lower than this time last year, however they are maintaining their premium over European prices, according to Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Stuart Ashworth, QMS head of economic services.Stuart Ashworth, QMS head of economics services said: “Some of the price pressure that we are seeing ...
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NewsPrime Minister praises PGI status of Welsh Lamb and Beef
Prime Minister David Cameron has used Welsh Lamb and Beef as examples of the benefits of having the Protected Geographical Indication status, during his visit to the Royal Welsh Show.David Cameron at the Royal Welsh Show 2015.“The Government is committed to increasing the number of protected food names from 63 ...
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NewsKate Adie OBE to headline next ‘Meat Business Women’ networking forum
Award winning journalist and author, Kate Adie OBE, will address the second Meat Business Women networking seminar on 30th September at Ironmongers’ Hall in London.Kate Adie OBE to host next Meat Business Women networking forum. (Photo courtesy of Ken Lennox).Adie, who is most famous for her role as BBC’s chief ...
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NewsPlans to boost food and farming exports by more than £7 billion announced at Royal Welsh Show
Plans to boost productivity and grow food and farming exports by more than £7 billion were announced today by the Prime Minister, as he visited the Royal Welsh Show in Powys.NFU president, Meurig Raymond says there is still much to be done.Under existing inspection regimes, a tangle of seven regulators ...
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NewsScottish livestock welfare highlighted in QMS and Scottish SPCA partnership
The priority the Scottish red meat industry places on animal welfare is being highlighted by the establishment of a formal partnership between Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and the Scottish SPCA, Scotland’s leading animal welfare charity.The aim of the new partnership is to take the existing much-valued working relationship between the ...
