Latest Industry News – Page 259
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NewsMacsween Haggis wins ‘Outstanding Contribution’ accolade
James and Jo Macsween, third generation joint managing directors of Macsween Haggis, have been awarded the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Food & Drink’ accolade at the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards.The award was given in recognition of the duo’s track record in reaching new customers through innovative product development and ...
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Student chefs win at British Turkey Cook Off
Two Catering students from UWL College, London and Boston College, Lincolnshire showcased their skills and wowed the judges to take first prize at the 2015 British Turkey Awards Student Chef of the Year Cook-off.The winners will both go on to cook their winning dish to approximately 280 guests at the ...
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NewsTop chef Mark Hix to host FMT Food Industry Awards ceremony
Celebrated chef, restaurateur and food writer Mark Hix is to host the FMT Food Industry Awards presentation lunch in London on 10th February 2016.Chef, restaurateur and food writer, Mark Hix. Photo courtesy of Jason Joyce.Known for his original take on British gastronomy, Mark shot to public fame when he competed ...
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NewsQMS reports stabilised prime cattle prices as market becomes more balanced
The imbalance between supply and demand appears to be easing, helping to stabilise prime cattle prices, according to Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Stuart Ashworth.Stuart Ashworth, QMS head of economics services, said that in the week ending 23rd May, Scottish price-reporting abattoirs handled almost eight per cent fewer cattle than last year ...
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NewsMorrisons announces new category director for meat
Morrisons has appointed Tom Richardson as category director for meat.Tom Richardson will be the new category direct for meat at Morrisons.Richardson will join Morrisons during the summer where he will have responsibility for growing Morrisons fresh meat category, sourcing and new product development.He was previously the meat category manager at ...
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NewsRed Tractor Assurance promotion proving a success
Red Tractor Assurance (RTA) has reported a positive response to its on-pack barbecue promotion and visibility of the Red Tractor Assurance (RTA) logo, halfway through the campaign.Alex James will be hosting a barbecue for competition winners.The promotion is currently featured on pre-packed meat ranges in major retailers and supported by ...
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NewsMeat South West predicts strong future for West Country beef and lamb
Farmers, processors and retailers have embraced the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) banner for West Country beef and lamb, providing a strong platform to build further success, according to Meat South West (MSW).Ed Green, chairman of Meat South Wales.Since PGI status was achieved, around 30 abattoirs have signed up to the ...
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EBLEX reports gap in beef and lamb ranges in convenience stores
A report published by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB’s) beef and lamb division has highlighted a gap in the beef and lamb ranges in convenience stores, despite them often performing well in the larger multiples.EBLEX’s trade marketing team has developed a number of meal solutions aligned to the ...
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FSA survey reveals campylobacter found in 73% of chickens
The overall incidence of campylobacter in whole chicken stands at 73%, with contamination in the highest category (>1,000 cfu/g campylobacter) being at 19.4%, a study by the Food Standards Agency has revealed.The results follow the FSA’s year-long retail survey of campylobacter in whole chicken, which tested more than 4,000 samples ...
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Preparations for Tri-nations Butchers Challenge underway
The British Tri-Nations team has been training at Leeds City College’s butchery department as they continue their preparations ahead of the Tri-Nations Butchers Challenge in New Zealand on 10th September.Team captain, David Lishman of Lishman’s Butcher, Ilkley is confident that they will be timing their preparations just right to peak ...
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NewsBDCI awards bursaries to meat industry students
The Butchers' and Drovers' Charitable Institution (BDCI) has awarded two bursaries to students undertaking a course of study for the academic year 2015/16, which will result in a qualification related to the meat industry.Amer Rashid.Amy Holding.The bursaries have been awarded to Amy Holding, a student studying at Harper Adams University, ...
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Welsh Curry House of the Year Awards highlights Welsh lamb as a favourite
Welsh lamb has been recognised in the Welsh Curry House of the Year Awards, with all four finalists serving recipes using Welsh lamb.The four finalists in the Welsh Curry House of the Year Awards are: Yasmins in Newcastle Emlyn; Abul’s Spice in Corwen; Maahis in Wrexham and Bokhara Brasserie in ...
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NewsKarro Food Group secures finance for expansion
Karro Food Group, one of the leading suppliers of British pork into the retail, trade and foodservice industries, has secured a £74m funding package from GE Capital and RBS Invoice Finance to support Karro’s UK and international expansion strategy.Executive chair, Karro Food Group, Di Walker.The funding package will help Karro ...
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NewsJohn Godfrey awarded lifetime fellowship by NPA
In recognition of exceptional service to the British pig industry, the National Pig Association (NPA) has awarded its first lifetime fellowship to north Lincolnshire producer John Godfrey CBE.John Godfrey CBE.John Godfrey CBE, together with the late Sir Ben Gill, was responsible for bringing together the NFU pig committee and the ...
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BPEX takes steps to tackle PED threat
Guides detailing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to help the industry cope with an outbreak of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea (PED) have been produced by BPEX on behalf of the Pig Health and Welfare Council.The SOPs are the first step in preparing to cope with exotic and emerging disease. They are now ...
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NewsAIMS chairman hopes 'horsegate' ends here
The AIMS board of directors hopes that this week will see the ‘Horsegate’ saga come to a conclusion.AIMS policy director, Norman Bagley.Farmbox pleaded guilty to having goat trim and other low value remnants labelled as mutton or lamb trim.AIMS, policy director, Norman Bagley said: “None of this product had been ...
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NewsChampion success for Dalziel's Chorley Butchers Show
Retail butchery specialist Dalziel has crowned Jessica Leliuga of Ye Olde Sausage Shop, Oswaldtwistle as ‘the most creative young butcher in the North West’ at Dalziel’s Chorley Butchers Show.Over 300 visitors from the retail butchery and catering trade travelled to Dalziel’s trade show held at its Chorley depot in Lancashire ...
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NewsFSA completes review of animal welfare standards in slaughterhouses
The Food Standards Agency has completed a programme of unannounced inspections of all slaughterhouses in Britain, to ensure that the businesses are meeting their obligations on animal welfare standards and that FSA teams are checking their controls appropriately.The decision to implement the unannounced inspections was taken by the FSA when ...
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NewsFree Range Meats and First Choice Meat help promote Cumberland sausage
Free Range Meats and First Choice Meats recently celebrated the Cumberland sausage at Muncaster Castle along with over 3,000 people.Gary McClure of Woodland Free Range Meats won the Favourite Butcher’s Sausage vote.There was a sausage eating competition hosted by First Choice Meats with local Ash Harrington from Workington posting a ...
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NewsBritish Turkey cook-off finalists announced
Nine catering students from UK colleges will be competing in the final of the 2015 British Turkey Student Chef of the Year cook-off, taking place at University College Birmingham on 28th May.The finalists are:The AFS Logo.Ben Barker, North Warwickshire & Hinckley CollegeMason Blake, UWLJoseph Ebony, Boston CollegeKirsty Fonseca, Boston CollegeAndrew ...
