Latest Industry News – Page 294
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NewsMeat Training Council expands its remit to food supply chain
The national meat training charity, MTC, is to expand its charitable remit to cover the full food supply chain and will now be known as the Food and Drink Training and Education Council Ltd (FTC).The Food and Drink Training and Education Council will have an overarching objective to advance the ...
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NewsNew appointment at QMS
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has appointed Suzanne Woodman to the new senior management role of Brands Integrity Manager.Suzanne Woodman QMS's brand integrity manager.Ms Woodman’s role with QMS will involve managing and operating QMS’ six assurance schemes as well as developing the brands licensing scheme.Uel Morton, QMS Chief Executive, said the ...
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NewsSix contestants for Premier Young Butcher 2014 announced
The National Federation of Meat and Food Traders has announced the names of six of the best young butchers in the UK to compete in the finals for the title of Premier Young Butcher 2014.Selected from applicants the length and breadth of the UK is Joshua Brown from Wolverhampton working ...
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NewsIndustry steps up plans to reduce levels of Campylobacter in raw poultry meat
The NFU, FSA, Defra, processors, retailers, producers and other stakeholders have committed to implementing practical measures from farm to fork in a bid to stamp out campylobacter in raw poultry meat.At its most recent meeting in February this year, the government-industry Joint Working Group on Campylobacter Reduction heard updates on ...
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H5N1 avian flu hits Dutch farm
An outbreak of the avian influenza virus H5N1 has hit a farm in the Netherlands affecting 40,327 birds.The outbreak was reported to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) at the end of last month, following the results of a PCR (polymerease chain reaction) test. All the affected birds have ...
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NewsMEATUP 2015 confirms changes to venue
YPL Exhibitions the organisers of MEATUP, the dedicated biennial meat industry show for the UK market, has confirmed that the 2015 exhibition will return to the Stoneleigh Park exhibition centre in Warwickshire for its next presentation. The Meat Management Awards dinner will remain at the Hilton Metropole Hotel in 2015 ...
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Demand for boneless cuts drives increase in beef exports to France
UK beef exports to France increased in 2013 despite challenging global trading conditions, according to latest figures from EBLEX.Export volumes to France rose eight per cent on the year to 11,350 tonnes, with the value of those exports up 11 per cent, largely driven by increased shipments of boneless product.The ...
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Consumer pressure remains on retailers to back British farming
Retailers should listen to their customers and show their support for British farming by stocking more British food, NFU President Peter Kendall said today.A year on from the horse meat scandal, a new YouGov survey commissioned by the NFU shows that the pressure on supermarkets to sell more British food ...
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NewsFinal opportunity to enter your products for an award
The closing date for product entries into the Meat Management Industry Awards 2014 is Friday 28th February 2014.If you've not yet entered your product, there's still time. Entry is completely free, and you can enter as many products as you like - the only criteria is that they must be ...
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NewsBDCI fundraising events for 2014
A lunch taking place at Butchers’ Hall on Tuesday 18th March will mark the official handover from BDCI past festival chairman, Richard Canvin, to his successor, Norman Hatcliff.Norman, who is managing director of the multi-temperature warehousing and logistics business Norish Limited, already has a number of fundraising activities planned and ...
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NewsIOM / MTC Awards recognise talent
The Butchers’ Hall in London provided the prestigious backdrop for this year’s Institute of Meat / Meat Training Council Awards and were presented by Keith Fisher the Chief Executive of the IOM to an expectant gathering of around 80 guests.The Master of the Worshipful Company of Butchers Ian Kelly handed ...
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NewsHelp for supply chain to yield extra value from the beef carcase
If your business operates within the beef supply, processing or independent butchery sectors, a new Beef Yield Guide from EBLEX may prove useful.Aimed at the supply, processing and independent butchery sector, the Beef Yield Guide provides a detailed breakdown of beef carcase processing.The guide has been developed not only to ...
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A new identity for Prosper De Mulder Group
Prosper De Mulder (PDM Group), the UK’s leading provider of recycling and process services to the food industry, is rebranding from 1st March.The plans will see PDM Group change its name to Saria, taking on the name of its majority shareholder, while its petfood brands of PDM, Chettles and Granox ...
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Latest lamb briefing examines the inefficiency of too much fat
The latest lamb briefing from EBLEX includes a review on the inefficiencies of too much fat in sheep and identified factors affecting the level of fat. This should help relate the cost of carcase gain to the value of gain, for optimum sale weight and profitability.Breed has an impact on ...
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Scottish government asked to support chicken sector
NFU Scotland is urging the Scottish Government and retailers to play their part in securing the future and growth of the Scottish chicken industry.In a letter to Cabinet Secretary Richard Lochhead, Union President Nigel Miller has called on the Scottish Government to consider supporting public procurement body Scotland Excel, to ...
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Milestone for pork exports
More pork was exported last year than any since 2000, just before the start of the last outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease.Total exports of pork and pork products hit 256,000 tonnes (product weight), very similar to the level for 2000 with a total value of more than £325 million.The ...
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Poultry meat demand continues to drive industry forwards
Speaking at AHDB’s Outlook Conference, NFU poultry specialist Chris Dickinson said that rising demand for poultry meat would help drive the industry forwards.He suggested that the industry was well integrated, unsubsidised and poultry enterprises dovetailed well on mixed farms. Poultry enterprises offer advantages of quick turn round and opportunity for ...
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NewsVigilance essential to keep UK disease free says NPA
On the 13th anniversary of Britain’s most serious outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, National Pig Association is reminding Government and the public of the need for continued vigilance.“A carelessly discarded ham sandwich is all it takes, or someone breaking the law and feeding kitchen leftovers to pigs,” said NPA chairman Richard ...
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Dubai next stop for Welsh Lamb
Dubai will host one of the world’s biggest trade shows next week and Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) will be there for a slice of the action.The premium quality and distinctive flavour of Welsh Lamb will be promoted to thousands of buyers during Gulfood, a five-day event ...
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NewsAdvice to help grow your business at 2014 British Pig & Poultry Fair
The 2014 British Pig & Poultry Fair will offer free technical forums, delivering a wealth of advice to help pig and poultry farmers grow their business.Set to take place on 13th-14th May, the event will include technical forums offering advice that can be practically implemented on-farm to help drive business ...
