Latest Industry News – Page 34
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NewsLamb throughput marginally higher than expected but concerns remain
The latest figures for lambs processed to date were marginally higher than expected, recent processing figures from Defra have revealed, which has been welcomed by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC). However, the red meat promotion body has raised concerns about the overall declining lamb crop figures.Whilst the ...
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News400kg of illegal meat seized from two Reading businesses
Two businesses based in Reading have been ordered to pay over £6,000 in costs after Council Environmental Health officers discovered a significant amount of illegal meat products at the premises posing "a serious risk to health". A number of the sheep heads were found scorched amongst the 400kg of meat ...
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NewsProduct judging underway for 2024 Meat Industry Awards
Product judging for this year’s Meat Management Industry Awards has commenced and judges are already saying that this year will be one of the most competitive ever.
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NewsSAMW announces new president
The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) has announced its new president is Alan Brown, site director at Kepak McIntosh Donald.Alan Brown, new president of the SAMW.Brown brings 40 years of meat trade experience to the role that represents Scotland's £1 billion red meat processing sector, and succeeds Ian Bentley ...
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NewsUK red meat trade bonus predicted as EU livestock numbers shrink
Early year beef export figures are up - and there could be more to come as latest statistics indicate an internal decline in EU red meat production, according to Hybu Cig Cymru-Meat Promotion Wales (HCC)."Supply shortfalls offer potential opportunities for further UK exports to a major trading partner," said HCC.During ...
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NewsNSA Sheep 2024: MPs to discuss sheep sector challenges
The National Sheep Association (NSA) will welcome industry members to its first NSA Breakfast Club 'live' this summer to discuss sheep farming issues in a series of seminars.The NSA event will feature discussions and seminars on the issues facing the sheep industry in 2024.The NSA Breakfast Club will take place ...
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NewsNominations now open for Women in Meat Industry Awards 2024
The latest Women In Meat Industry Awards campaign is fully underway for 2024 and is offering the opportunity for companies and individuals across the industry to nominate candidates.
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NewsPackaging manufacturer Krehalon B.V. UK to close
Krehalon B.V. UK, a global manufacturer of flexible shrink barrier packaging for the fresh food industry, is to close its doors after 50 years in business.Packaging manufacturer Krehalon B.V. UK will close at the end of July this year.Krehalon B.V. UK’s shareholder, Kureha Corporation – a Japanese specialty chemicals and ...
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NewsBritish pork showcased to Shanghai buyers
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) attended an international trade show alongside four exporters in Shanghai, China to showcase British pork.AHDB said Asia had high potential for UK exports due to its high regard for food quality.SIAL China, which was held 28-30th May, attracted more than 1,500 international exhibitors ...
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NewsKarnova Food Group formed from Smithfield Murray and YPM
A protein manufacturer consisting of Yorkshire Premier Meat (YPM) and Smithfield Murray has been renamed as Karnova Food Group.
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NewsMcCaskie's takes home fourth National Black Pudding Championship win
Owner of McCaskie's Butchers, Nigel Ovens, has retained the National Black Pudding Championship title for 2024 with his fourth win in the Scottish competition.Nigel Ovens said he was "elated" to retain the championship title.The winning product was a new recipe created for the company's sub brand, Pirie's, which won the ...
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NewsQMS opens applications for £50,000 Community Marketing Fund
A new £50,000 community fund set up by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is accepting applications from members of the Scottish red meat supply chain.Members of the Scottish red meat supply chain are encouraged to apply for the funding.The Community Marketing Fund has been designed by QMS to support local projects ...
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NewsLamb prices rise as domestic supply tightens
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has found that a tight lamb market has "underpinned farmgate prices" as lamb prices increase on the year.Iain Macdonald, QMS market intelligence manager.QMS said that prime lamb auction prices had made a "strong impression" at Scottish marts, averaging 436p/kg lwt in the second week of May. ...
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NewsCommissioners to work with industry on Farm Assurance Review
The next steps of an independent evaluation of the UK's farm assurance schemes have been announced by the commissioners of the UK Farm Assurance Review.The commissioners will communicate with members of the sector as it works on decisive outcomes for industry.The project was set up by the National Farmers' Union ...
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NewsShelfWatch Survey 2.0 will identify retailers who "must do better" to support Scottish produce
Following the release of the Phase One ShelfWatch survey results, National Farmers' Union (NFU) Scotland announced that it has commenced with Phase Two.An independent research firm will check the labelling of own-brand products on supermarket shelves to determine how much produce is locally sourced.The results from Phase Two will be ...
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NewsBritish lamb showcased at Saudi Food Show
British lamb and dairy businesses visited Saudi Arabia to meet "growing consumer demand" and build on "long-term export opportunities" in the kingdom. Lamb exporters visited the Saudi Food Show to get in touch with key buyers of British lamb.Exporters from the meat and dairy sectors joined the Agriculture and Horticulture ...
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NewsUK pork producers gain access to Vietnamese market
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has revealed that UK pork producers will now have access to the Vietnamese market for the first time.AHDB said pork was the most popular meat in Vietnam.AHDB said Vietnamese authorities had given the go-ahead for selected pork sites across the UK to start ...
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NewsMeat Minds programme to develop young peoples' industry knowledge
Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has launched a programme recruiting young people from the red meat supply chain to develop their industry knowledge.HCC said the Meat Minds programme would aim to collect data and inform industry.The programme, named Meat Minds, will aim to bring individuals together to ...
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NewsMeat products contribute to downward effects of inflation
The latest consumer inflation rates have been published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), with some of the "main downward effects" attributed to meat and dairy products.Food inflation eased to less than 3% in the year to April 2024.The Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers' housing costs (CPIH) rose ...
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NewsRed Tractor chair steps down to join Co-op
Christine Tacon will step down from her position as Red Tractor chair to join the Co-op's board.Christine Tacon, outgoing Red Tractor chair.Following the Co-op's annual general meeting, during which members elected Tacon to sit on the board, the Red Tractor chair released a statement announcing her departure from her current ...
