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AIMS questions the use of AI to influence food purchases
AIMS has warned of potential hidden bias in Tesco AI suggestions, as supermarket boss Ken Murphy announced Tesco was considering its use to “promote healthier products”.
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Bakkavor employees to strike in protest of pay deal
Employees at the Bakkavor Spalding site in Lincolnshire are set to take industrial action on Friday 27th September in protest of a pay offer from Bakkavor.
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Women In Meat Industry Awards finalists announced
The voting process for this year’s Women In Meat Industry Awards has been completed, with all votes now counted and checked and all the finalists confirmed.
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QMS marketing campaign to spotlight Scotch red meat
QMS has launched a new marketing campaign titled ‘When You Know, You Know’ to highlight the quality of Scottish livestock.
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Farmison & Co secures supply deal with Wellocks
Online butcher Farmison & Co has secured a deal with foodservice company Wellocks to supply British restaurants.
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Revised butchery apprenticeship secures additional Government funding
Food organisation FDQ has revealed that a newly revised Level 2 Butcher Apprenticeship has been approved by the Government and is now live for new recruits.
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MM Industry Awards returns this week!
The 2024 Meat Management Industry Awards will return to the Hilton Birmingham Metropole tonight [Thursday 19th September].
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Butcher’s Pet Care sale is “a big move”
Meat Management speaks exclusively to Butcher’s Pet Care founder Graham Baker about the acquisition of the business by Inspired Pet Nutrition.
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Government confirms implementation of HFSS advertising ban in 2025
Government has confirmed it will go ahead with the HFSS advertising ban in 2025, with restrictions due to come into force on 1st October 2025.
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WCB elects new Master at Common Hall
The Worshipful Company of Butchers has elected a new Master as part of its 2024 Common Hall ceremony, held at Butchers’ Hall in London.
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Meat processing sector to feature at AHDB conference
A conference assessing consumer views on farming and retail trends will see members of the meat processing supply chain presenting sessions to industry.
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NCB announces date for 2025 members day and Craft Butcher Live event
The NCB trade body has confirmed that its AGM in June 2025 will be part of a members day when a showcase for its corporate members and industry associates will be organised and included under the banner Craft Butcher Live.
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Farming is “part of the solution” to decarbonising UK economy, says NFU
NFU has called on UK Government to ally with industry over climate ambitions and food security as it is revealed that Defra has underspent £358 million over three years.
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BMPA issues warning over potential loss of beef export market
BMPA said that “Government inaction” on impending European Union Deforestation Regulation was threatening to halt “lucrative” beef exports to the EU.
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Wagyu breed sees 20% decrease on the year in calf registrations
LMC has reported a decline in calf registrations across Northern Ireland, with the Wagyu breed seeing a 20% decline on the year.
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Kantar finds grocery sales up 3% over August
Market research firm Kantar has reported a rise in grocery take-home sales as the rate of inflation sits at 1.7%
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Top awards presented at WCB September Court Lunch
The monthly WCB Court Lunch at Butchers’ Hall, London was a particularly special occasion which took place on Friday 6th September when two important accolades were presented.
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SAMW urges Government to boost Scottish livestock production
SAMW has warned that the rural landscape of Scotland will undergo significant change if the decline in cattle numbers isn’t addressed.
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2024 UK Sausage Week competition finalists exclusively revealed
The finalists of the 2024 UK Sausage Week competition have been announced ahead of the awards luncheon at Butchers’ Hall, London on Monday 28th October.
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ABP becomes first Irish beef processor to supply the South Korean market
Processor ABP Food Group has announced that it is the first Irish beef processor to launch in the South Korean market.