Latest Industry News – Page 264
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NewsAHDB levy rates to remain unchanged
AHDB levy rates are to stay the same for the third year running.AHDB'S Peter Kendall.Chairman Peter Kendall said: “AHDB’s role is to help build a confident, competitive industry which is constantly learning and adapting, acquiring new skills, innovating and adopting new technologies.“During this year we will be thoroughly reviewing our ...
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ABP to support SME exporters
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) is partnering with ABP Food Group and a number of other leading companies, in collaboration with the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade, Enterprise Ireland and Bord Bia, to launch a new initiative for aspiring exporters from the SME sector.The initiative includes the National Export ...
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NewsDunbia and the Co-operative Food win Supply Chain Excellence Award
Dunbia and the Co-operative Food have won the Supply Chain Excellence Award at the Northern Ireland Food and Drinks Awards (NIFDA) 2015.From left to right: James Duffy, national account manager, Dunbia, John Thompson, sponsor, Agri-Food Strategy Board, and Kenny Linton, agricultural manager, Dunbia.Dunbia supplies all of the Co-operative Food’s own-brand ...
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NewsMoy Park launches poultry development house
Moy Park has invested in a poultry development house allowing it to capture and analyse data to deliver improvements in its poultry rearing and welfare processes.Moy Park's Justin Coleman said: "This investment allows us to lead the way in innovation..."The development house, located in Co. Down close to where Moy ...
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NewsDawn Meats celebrates 10 years at its site in Wales
Dawn Meats is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the opening of its Cross Hands site in Carmarthenshire, Wales.The retail and foodservice packing facility officially opened its doors in March 2005 and produces a range of premium beef, pork and lamb products as well as fully cooked convenience red meat and ...
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Government backs long term future for food production in the UK
The Government has recognised the strong desire of the British public to buy British food and the need to secure a long term future for food production in this country, according to the NFU.The NFU's comments are in response to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) report ‘Food security: ...
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NewsBradwell Butchery sponsors Olympic gold medallist
Bradwell Butchery in Norfolk has announced it will be sponsoring Great Yarmouth’s Paralympic swimmer Jessica-Jane Applegate MBE in her campaign for Rio 2016.Jessica-Jane Applegate celebrating her new sponsorship with Bradwell Butchery owner, Andrew Edmunds (right).The shop will be providing her with a balanced, healthy diet of locally sourced meats and ...
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NewsWelsh red meat industry unanimously agrees to automated system for carcase grading
Representatives of the Welsh red meat industry have unanimously agreed that an automated system for carcase grading and an objective payment system based on meat yield is necessary in order to incentivise producers and the wider supply chain.Representatives from the Welsh red meat industry were agreed that moving to an ...
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Meat from grass-fed cattle and sheep a rich source of fatty acids
Meat from grass-fed cattle and sheep can have up to 10 times more long-chain omega-3 fatty acids than meat from animals reared on non-pasture sources, a group of MPs has been told.In response to these findings professor Robert Pickard, of Cardiff University and a member of the Meat Advisory Panel ...
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Hilton's pre-tax profits show a growth of 1.3%
Meat processor, Hilton Food Group has released its financial results for the 52 weeks ending 28th December 2014, which show a pre-tax profit growth of 1.3% to £25.2 million.Volume sales were also up, rising 3.5% from 223,568 to 231,504 tonnes.However, unfavourable exchange rates and lower meat prices resulted in revenue ...
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NewsMeat supplier, Northern Paper Board unveils expansion project
Northern Paper Board, which supplies solid board boxes for the food processing industry in the meat and poultry markets, has unveiled plans for a £1.3 million expansion and investment project at its site in Skipton, North Yorkshire.MP Julian Smith prepares to turn the soil at the limits of Northern Paper ...
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NewsOpportunities for red meat exports to China in spotlight
Future exports of beef and lamb to China could mirror the successful blueprint of pork and benefit the entire supply chain, according to EBLEX.Peter Hardwick, EBLEX head of trade development: "While we are mindful of global market volatility, the market in China clearly presents tremendous opportunities for the UK."Peter Hardwick, ...
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NewsEBLEX creates a point-of-sale hub for retailers
EBLEX has created a point-of-sale (POS) hub for retailers to create their own professional posters and cabinet cards.Examples of what retailers can do at the new POS hub.EBLEX's Dick van Leeuwen demonstrated the Hub to Meat Management on the EBLEX stand at IFE earlier this week. "Butchers can create posters ...
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NewsDunbia invests in a new 'intelligent' boning hall creating 209 new jobs in Dungannon
Dunbia Northern Ireland is making a £27 million capital investment that will lead to the creation of 209 jobs over the next three years.Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster with Dunbia's MD Jim Dobson who said: “It will help us to maintain our position as a leading meat processor ...
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NewsHead of the Food Crime Unit appointed
The FSA has appointed Andy Morling as the head of the Food Crime Unit, and he starts in the role this week.Andy Morling, Head of the new Food Crime Unit at the FSAAndy has extensive experience in intelligence and investigations, having spent the majority of his career working in these ...
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NewsPrys Morgan appointed HCC’s Head of Operations
Prys Morgan has been appointed the new head of operations with Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales.Mr Morgan is a well known figure in the red meat industry and has extensive experience in all areas of the business.He was most recently employed as the Livestock Procurement Controller with 2 ...
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NewsUK beef prices affected by range of factors
Exchange rate movements is one factor putting pressure on UK beef prices, according to Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Stuart Ashworth of QMS: "... despite the number of animals beginning to tighten, the volume of beef they produce is continuing to run ahead to last year."Stuart Ashworth, QMS head of economics services ...
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NewsProvenance places independent butchers in prime position
According to EBLEX, independent butchers are best placed to capitalise on the public’s new-found love of all things culinary, despite the industry losing a generation through lack of training opportunities.A report commissioned by EBLEX revealed the outlook for the industry is positive and should continue to grow as consumers become ...
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NewsYork butcher secures rosette winners at Skipton Auction Mart
York area farmer and butcher Anthony Swales went home with both red rosette winners at Skipton Auction Mart’s annual spring show and sale of young feeding bulls.Anthony Swales, right, with the Skipton young bull red rosette winner from Jeff Walker, left.Swales paid £1,270 for the first prize ten-months or under ...
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NewsPolitical parties commit to supporting for poultry industry in next government
A recent poultry industry hustings event, hosted by The British Poultry Council and animal health business Elanco, saw MPs from each of the three major parties pledge support for the industry post the general election.Audience members were made up of senior representatives from the UK poultry industry.The hustings focused on ...
