Latest Industry News – Page 34
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NewsShelfWatch finds UK discounters stock the most Scottish meat
Phase Two of the National Farmers' Union (NFU) Scotland ShelfWatch survey has been published, finding a 10.9% increase of own-label Scottish beef stocked in retailers compared to the Phase One results.A total of 90.9% of own-label lamb in Lidl was Scottish.The ShelfWatch survey, which was conducted by an independent research ...
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NewsJBS celebrates one year of Australia-UK FTA at Butchers' Hall
Protein producer JBS Global (UK) teamed up with Australian-British chef and TV presenter, John Torode MBE to host a 'Taste of Australia' event at Butchers' Hall in Farringdon, London.Guests sampled some of the Aussie beef and lamb as part of a menu put together by chef John Torode.In celebration of ...
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NewsTesco to rear chickens to higher welfare standards
UK retailer Tesco has announced that it will be rearing its fresh chicken to higher welfare standards.The change will provide Tesco chickens with 20% more space.Tesco said that all the fresh chicken in its core ranges would be grown with 20% more space than the industry standard, which it said ...
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NewsHCC spotlights red meat resources for teachers in newsletter
Teachers across Wales are being encouraged to sign up for Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales' (HCC) newsletter, which will focus on red meat, cooking skills and nutrition.The HCC cookbook 'Our Kitchen - Cegin Ni' is one of the levy body's most popular education resources.The Kitchen Classroom – Gwersi ...
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NewsAIMS publishes 10 key asks of new Government
The Association of Independent Meat Wholesalers (AIMS) has outlined its 10 key asks of the incoming Government.AIMS called for greater focus on the meat industry, including increased funding for agri-livestock education.AIMS set out its asks from the meat and poultry sector ahead of the upcoming general election, advocating for policies ...
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NewsWomen In Meat Industry Awards nominations deadline extended
The opportunity to nominate candidates for this year’s Women In Meat Industry Awards campaign has been extended with a later deadline of Monday 1st July replacing the original deadline of Friday 21st June.
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News"Vital element of party manifestos is agricultural budget" - NFU
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) has responded to the pledges detailed in manifestos by three of the UK's largest political parties ahead of the upcoming UK General Election.NFU president Tom Bradshaw.The Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat parties have now all set out their general election manifestos, which include policies they ...
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News"There is an urgent need to stabilise our industry," says SAMW president
The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers has outlined its top three priority objectives for the next year to ensure Scotland "retains its global status for quality red meat".Alan Brown, president of SAMW.SAMW said its top priorities were maintaining Scottish livestock numbers, maximising the domestic processing of quality red meat and ...
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NewsPoor weather contributes to dip in supermarket footfall
UK market research firm Kantar has revealed that supermarket footfall fell over the four weeks to 9th June 2024, which it attributed to poor weather.Kantar reported a decreased supermarket footfall over the past month.Take-home grocery sales had their slowest increase since June 2022, rising by 1% over the four weeks. ...
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NewsHCC directors step down from board
Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has reported the termination of two directors on Companies House, as well as the departure of CEO Gwyn Howells.Gwyn Howells, former HCC CEO.The red meat trade body confirmed the departure of directors Rhys Davies and Prys Morgan, who stepped down as board ...
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NewsHeck! invests £150k in solar powered production
North Yorkshire sausage and burger business Heck! has invested £150,000 in solar energy production at its headquarters in Kirklington.The Heck! site in Kirklington now has 433 solar panels installed.The company installed 433 solar electricity panels, which it said were "capable of generating 200,000 kwh per year", 20% of the factory ...
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NewsRoyal visit for Festival of Learning charity event at Butchers' Hall
The Princess Royal was guest of honour at a Farms for City Children Festival of Learning event staged at Butchers' Hall, London on 11th June, organised in partnership with the Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB).HRH Princess Anne speaking with children at the FFCC Festival of Learning at Butchers' Hall.The Princess ...
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NewsFSA director recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
Director of operations at the Food Standards Agency (FSA) Junior Johnson was made an Officer of the British Empire (OBE) as part of the 2024 King’s Honours celebrations.Junior Johnson, FSA head of operations, was made an OBE as part of the 2024 Honours List.Johnson, who was awarded his OBE for ...
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NewsPlant-based wrap recalled as E.coli outbreak linked to salad leaves
Following updated information regarding the E.coli outbreak in ready to eat products, plant-based food company This! has recalled its This! Isn't Chicken and Bacon Wrap product because of possible contamination.This! has recalled its plant based wrap, while Greencore and Samworth Brothers pulled ready to eat wraps, sandwiches and subs from ...
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NewsAHDB Red Meat Exports Conference spotlights global opportunity
Global opportunities for UK red meat exporters came under the spotlight at the 2024 Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board's (AHDB) Red Meat Exports Conference.Representatives from the China Meat Association were in attendance, as president Chen Wei addressed the conference.Delegates at the annual AHDB Red Meat Exports Conference, held at Butchers' ...
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NewsBrowns to create Scotland's largest privately-owned meat business
Food manufacturer Browns Food Group has announced a "substantial" multi-million-pound investment in AK Stoddart Limited to create Scotland's "largest privately-owned meat business".L-R: Wayne Godfrey, CEO of Browns Food Group; Grant Moir, managing director of AK Stoddart; and Julie Fancourt, finance director of AK Stoddart, at the Brown Brothers manufacturing plant ...
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NewsLMC to promote red meat consumption at Open Farm Weekend
At this year's Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend, the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) will encourage members of the public to purchase, cook and enjoy Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assured (NIFQA) beef and lamb. LMC's cookery demonstrations invite school children and the wider public to try NIFQA beef and ...
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NewsPilgrim's proposes closure of Spurway site
Pork processor Pilgrim's Europe has announced proposals to close its Spurway factory in West London, which it said could result in the redundancy of 270 team members.Pilgrim's is a major producer of pork products.The processor, which boasts 39 production facilities and 27 prepared foods facilities globally, said those affected would ...
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NewsAnticipation builds for 2024 FMT Food Industry Awards
Celebrity chef and TV presenter Michel Roux Jr is set to host the popular 2024 FMT Food Industry Awards at the end of June, as anticipation builds for the prestigious event.
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NewsWomen in Meat Industry Awards nominations in full flood
Organisers of the Women In Meat Industry Awards campaign have reported another outstanding response in relation to the 2024 nomination process.
