Latest Industry News – Page 34
-
MM AwardsPhoto Gallery: Meat Management Industry Awards 2023
The photos from the Meat Management Industry Awards 2023 dinner and ceremony, including the winner presentations, and people from across the sector networking and celebrating.
-
NewsSome UK farmers keen to engage with cultured meat, says RAU
The Royal Agricultural University has released a report looking at how UK farmers may be affected by cultured meat production in the future.
-
NewsHCC teaches 1,100 children about red meat production
Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales has delivered 40 red meat sessions to over 1,100 children across Wales.
-
NewsIndustry asked to provide evidence for UK Farm Assurance Review
Commissioners of the UK Farm Assurance Review have announced the next steps in an evaluation of the UK’s farm assurance schemes.
-
NewsPoultry business fined after faking disease certificates
A poultry business has received a £50,000 fine for falsifying Salmonella testing certificates.
-
NewsEmily Miles to leave FSA in September
Chief executive of the Food Standards Agency Emily Miles will leave her role in September, the FSA has announced.
-
NewsCompetition deadline for UK Sausage Week fast approaching
Product nominations for this year’s UK Sausage Week competition are well underway with the final entry deadline set for Monday 29th July.
-
NewsAldi to provide chickens with 20% more space
UK discounter Aldi has announced that it is set to introduce new stocking density requirements for its fresh chicken suppliers.
-
NewsPork purchase intent up 6% following Love Pork campaign
AHDB has revealed that following an analysis of its pork marketing campaign, it witnessed a 6% increase in purchase intent.
-
NewsPrime Minister makes Defra appointments
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has appointed Former Shadow Minister Daniel Zeichner MP as Minister of State for Defra.
-
NewsSusan Jebb to remain FSA chair as Government approves extension
Chair of the Food Standards Agency Susan Jebb has confirmed that she will remain as chair.
-
NewsAvara Foods uses 'greener' alternative to CO2
UK poultry supplier Avara Foods has partnered with RenEco to utilise a 'greener' alternative to CO2, with poultry manure being used to generate energy and create commercial-grade CO2.Avara Foods has reportedly stayed ahead of its Science Based Targets trajectory.Moving away from traditional production methods, Avara has partnered with RenEco to ...
-
NewsNew Government must provide clarity on vet controls "as a matter of urgency"
Members of the meat sector have commented on the arrival of the new Labour Government following the results of the General Election. Organisations have called for additional support to industry, as well as clarity on border controls and EU labelling. Steve Reed OBE has been appointed Secretary ...
-
NewsScotch red meat promoted across Bauer radio network
Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb and Specially Selected Pork will be promoted across Scotland on Bauer radio network as part of a partnership with Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Presenter Grant Thomson with Kirsty MacDonald, QMS Marketing Manager, and the MacDougall family at Kilmacolm Farms.The initiative will aim to inspire people in Scotland ...
-
NewsUniversity of Reading purchases farm to advance livestock research
A 635-acre farm site has been purchased by the University of Reading as part of its plan to invest in research areas for agriculture and food.The farm will build on existing agriculture research, which includes research that looks at the health and welfare of farmed livestock.Tanners Farm in Farley was ...
-
NewsCountryfile spotlights ABP PRISM 2030 initiative
Food processor ABP Food Group was joined by BBC Countryfile presenter Adam Henson to highlight ABP's sustainability initiative during the programme.L-R: Phil Hambling, ABP; Adam Henson of Countryfile; Andrew Macleod, Bromstead Farm; and Liz Ford, ABP.Henson explored the details of the 'Programme for the Improvement in Sustainability of Red Meat ...
-
NewsQuorn claims "blended meat" product will reduce meat consumption
Manufacturer Quorn has launched a "blended" meat product, a combination of Quorn alternative meat and real meat, which it claims will reduce meat consumption amongst consumers.Quorn produces meat alternatives like its savoury eggs, Quorn mince and Quorn pieces.Quorn said it had worked with customers to create a product that was ...
-
NewsTurner Price acquired by Bidcorp UK
Wholesaler Turner Price has been acquired by the independent buying group arm of Bidcorp UK, Caterfood Buying Group.Turner Price supplies butchery meat to its customers, along with dairy and fresh produce.Turner Price has become the eighth member of the group and began operation under Caterfood Buying Group as of 1st ...
-
NewsMorrisons to produce 'lower carbon' beef using seaweed
Lower carbon beef products are expected to hit Morrisons shelves by 2026 as the UK retailer partners with environmental technology company Sea Forest to reduce emissions from its supply chain.The feed aims to reduce emissions without changing the taste and quality of the beef.Myton Food Group, Morrisons' manufacturing arm, has ...
-
NewsNorman Bagley to retire and ‘spend more time with golf clubs’
After nearly 25 years of what has been described as visionary leadership, Norman Bagley, the stalwart founder and driving force behind the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS), is stepping back from his day-to-day role. Since its inception in 2001, AIMS has grown to become a highly-regarded, ...
