Latest Industry News – Page 283
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NewsDunbia welcomes Temple Grandin at its Sawley plant
Meat processor Dunbia has hosted a visit by world renowned animal behaviour and welfare expert Dr Temple Grandin PhD at its Sawley plant.World renowned animal behaviour and welfare expert, Dr Temple Grandin, PhD (centre) shares her expertise with guests and staff at Dunbia in Sawley.During her visit Dr Grandin shared ...
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Q Guild strengthens national membership
The Butchers Q Guild has accepted five new members in the first half of the 2014, further cementing its nationwide representation.[gallery type="slideshow" ids="https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2014/07/Q-Guild-Tilehurst-Village-Butchers-pic.jpg|Pictured at Tilehurst Village Butchers are, from left, Chris Watts, Roland Hazell, Sam Parkes, Denis O’Brien, Brian Harriss, Joe Watts and Robin Sherman.,https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2014/07/Q-Guild-Lewis-of-Sunningdale-pic.jpg|The team at Lewis of Sunningdale ...
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NewsLiz Truss is new Secretary of State for Environment
In the recent Cabinet reshuffle Liz Truss has replaced Owen Paterson as Secretary of State for the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs.Liz Truss replaces Paterson as new Secretary of State.Truss moves from the Department of Education and is an MP in rural Norfolk following Paterson’s surprise sacking from the Government ...
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Faccenda guarantees £7 per hour pay rate
Faccenda Foods has confirmed that all of its employees are now paid a minimum of £7 per hour.Commenting on the pay guarantee, Faccenda Foods managing director Andy Dawkins said: “Fair pay is fundamental to Faccenda Foods’ commitment to providing a great experience to our customers. Only a highly skilled, motivated ...
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NewsSuppliers should use trade associations to go to GCA
Groceries Code Adjudicator, Christine Tacon, has appealed to suppliers to voice their concerns via their trade association and should not be afraid to raise evidence of code breaches.Groceries Code Adjudicator, Christine Tacon CBESpeaking at the recent AGM and lunch for the PTF Tacon said: "I have a legal obligation to ...
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MEPs commit to backing British farming for the next five years
NFU President Meurig Raymond was in Strasbourg to rally support from MEPs to sign the ‘Back British Farming EU pledge.’ By signing the pledge, 33 MEPs have committed themselves to using their position in European Parliament to champion the cause for British agriculture.Raymond said: “I am delighted to see that ...
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Increased supply contributes to seasonal fall in lamb prices
The reduction in lamb prices in recent weeks is as a result of a greater number of lambs coming onto the market earlier than usual and the strength of Sterling against the Euro, according to Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales.Since the beginning of June, auction markets in Wales ...
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NewsKernow Sausage Company acquires Vealls of Newquay
The Kernow Sausage Company has acquired Vealls of Newquay, a long-established Cornish food wholesaler, for an undisclosed sum.Gavin Roberts, managing director of The Kernow Sausage Company (left) with Ron Veall, founder of Vealls of Newquay.Vealls was founded in 1964 by brothers Ron and John Veall, who grew the business to ...
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NewsBritish farmers hit out at Tesco’s failure to deliver on commitments with lamb
NFU President, Meurig Raymond, has strongly criticised Tesco’s decision to heavily promote New Zealand lamb in the middle of the prime season for British lamb, given previous commitments that they have made.Meurig Raymond: "I am angry and disappointed that this comes only 18 months after giving such positive undertakings on ...
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NewsTulip unveils approach to supplier collaboration
UK food producer Tulip played host to over 150 suppliers at a recent event to mark the launch of its new ‘Winning Together' initiative.Tulip's CEO Chris Thomas addresses delegates at the company's ‘Winning Together' conference.Chief executive Chris Thomas told members of the audience that Tulip is looking to achieve end ...
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NewsTurkey association celebrates 30 years
The Traditional Farmfresh Turkey Association (TFTA), a group of 50 independent farmers across the UK is celebrating its 30th anniversary in a variety of ways to mark its formation in 1984.The group of farmers produces in excess of 165,000 high welfare turkeys, specifically for the festive season.Roasted Turkey Crown with ...
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International sales of Welsh Lamb and Beef hit £224m
International sales of Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef were worth more than £224 million to the economy of Wales last year, according to new figures from HCC.Exports of PGI Welsh Lamb products were worth £154.7 million in 2013 – up by £7 million on the previous year – while overseas ...
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Spotlight on beef and lamb at business event
English beef and lamb was showcased to a group of industry professionals, including buyers, food journalists and butchers, from Central Europe during a three-day mission to the UK hosted by EBLEX and UK Trade & Investment (UKTI). The event had been organised to coincide with the Liverpool International Festival of ...
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NewsButchers' Hall hosts BDCI gala dinner
A Gala Dinner held at Butchers’ Hall featured a six course meal to raise funds for the BDCI.BDCI festival chairman, Norman Hatcliff, (standing in above picture) said: "We had a wonderful evening at Butchers' Hall; stunning food, delicious wines, a classic setting and fantastic company.“I am delighted with the success ...
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NewsBritish meat promoted in Beijing
The Beijing Meat Exhibition took place at the China International Exhibition Centre in Beijing from 17th to 19th June – immediately after the World Meat Congress. BPEX and EBLEX decided to have a joint stand in the international area of an exhibition that has been growing in importance over the ...
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NewsHow butchers can benefit from gourmet burger trend
To help butchers to make the most of the growing premium burger trend, EBLEX has developed a new ‘Gourmet Burger’ point-of-sale (POS) kit which contains useful marketing materials to use in-store.The kit contains a ‘Lamb, Apricot and Coriander Burger’ recipe poster and two ‘Gourmet Burger’ cabinet branding cards. It also ...
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NewsEBLEX survey examines online opportunity for butchers
Turnover from online ordering is expected to rise by 175% in five years, according to new research into the independent retail sector in England commissioned by EBLEX.The survey – understood to be the first to examine online sales in the sector – revealed that total butcher’s shop sales are estimated ...
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Changes and opportunities at BPEX
There have been some changes in responsibility for BPEX personnel which will take effect in the autumn.Charlotte West has been appointed as Technical Innovation Manager while Richard Bows, currently Knowledge Transfer (KT) Manager in the east will be moving to become the KT manager in the North.Richard’s move to the ...
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Dunbia ranks among UK's Top 100 Companies
Increased sales and continued expansion has seen Dungannon based meat processor, Dunbia secure its place in the Sunday Times Top Track 100 for the fourth year running.Dunbia has climbed 10 places in the ranking to sit at number 78, following a 6% increase in sales since 2013.“Dunbia has been growing ...
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Defra Beef Summit highlighted industry challenges, says NFU
The DEFRA Beef Summit has identified the challenges that face a sustainable beef industry, but now action is needed to make it happen, said the NFU.The NFU’s calls for a voluntary code of practice concentrating on notice periods and transparency of terms and conditions were recognised during the Summit. NFU ...
