Latest Industry News – Page 349
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NewsReport reviews EBLEX achievements
Sponsorship of Matt and Allegra’s Big Farm TV series, work developing further new non-EU export markets, two reports demonstrating the value of the English beef and sheep industry, and the delivery of 267 Better Returns Programme events across the country all add up to a successful year for EBLEX, according ...
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Meat processors seek consultation assurance on future tree planting
Scotland’s meat sector leaders have sought assurance from the Forestry Commission that they will be included in future consultations on tree planting proposals if the land concerned has livestock production value.The request is contained in a letter to the director of Forestry Commission Scotland, Bob McIntosh, in which it is ...
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Irish meat processor Olhausen closes plants
Meat processing business, Olhausen is to shut three plants after calling in the receivers. It had been in negotiations with two potential buyers, Irish Food Processors and Malton Foods but an agreement was unable to be found in the time allotted.The plants are in Blanchardstown, Coolock and Monaghan, but had ...
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NewsSainsbury’s ditches Red Tractor logo
In a surprise move Sainsbury’s has announced it is to drop the Red Tractor Logo on its products, citing customer confusion as its primary reason. Pigmeat marketing and promotion body BPEX is reported to be both surprised and greatly disappointed at the news, having not been consulted beforehand.No longer to ...
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KFC businessman and US governor to inspire young poultry professionals
A business entrepreneur who built KFC into an international success will share his expertise with some of Britain’s most promising young poultry professionals.John Young Brown Jr, who has also served as Governor of Kentucky, will today be talking to 20 delegates on the Poultry Industry Programme, a joint initiative by ...
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Diary date for Outlook Conference 2013
The 2013 Outlook conference, jointly hosted by BPEX, DairyCo and EBLEX, will be held at One Great George Street, in London, on Wednesday, 13th February 2013.The three divisions of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), representing pigs, dairy, and beef and sheep respectively, will join forces for a programme ...
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Cameron joins campaign to save British Bacon
Prime Minister David Cameron and home secretary Theresa May, along with other MPs and MEPs, have pledged their support for British pig farmers’ Save Our Bacon campaign."I am delighted to be able to support the Save Our Bacon campaign," said Cameron in a message of support to the industry.Home secretary, ...
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Tyson Foods to audit treatment of animals on farm
Tyson Foods, Inc., a leading producer of meat and poultry in the United States, has announced it is launching a programme to personally audit the treatment of animals at the livestock and poultry farms that supply the company. “Our company is made up of ethical, responsible and compassionate people, and ...
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Vion rejects two final offers for its Broxburn plant
Vion has confirmed today, 15th October, that it has rejected two offers for its Broxburn site as they were not viable.Vion's UK chariman, Peter Barr said: "Regrettably, having reviewed both offers over the weekend, we have been forced to conclude that neither of these proposals constitutes a viable and sustainable ...
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NewsThree charities receive SAMW support
The children’s charity, NSPCC Scotland; Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland; and the cancer care organisation, Maggie’s Centres, have each been given £1,750 by the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW).SAMW members and supporters raised a total of £5,250 during a charity auction at the Association’s annual conference and dinner in ...
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Charles Bourns lands top EU poultry job
NFU poultry board member Charles Bourns has been elected chairman of the European Commission’s influential poultry advisory group.Bourns said it was an honour to be elected on to the advisory group, which brings together stakeholders from across Europe to advise the Commission on issues impacting the industry.His priority will now ...
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NewsNoel Bartram is turkey man of the year
Noel Bartram, group chief executive of Bernard Matthews Ltd, has been presented with the Rupert Chalmers-Watson trophy for his outstanding contribution and commitment to the British turkey industry.Noel Bartram (right) receives his award from Paul Kelly.The trophy was presented by Paul Kelly, chairman of the British Turkey Federation, who said: ...
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NewsHalloween cuisine in Scotland's butchers
Ogre’s Eyes in Swamp sauce from Kirkintilloch's Pauls Quality Butchers in Scotland were the winners of the Halloween awards.Ogre's eyes.The awards were set up to stimulate butchers into making products with a Halloween and Bonfire Night theme. Craft butchers were challenged to get their thinking caps on and create something ...
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NewsMacsween wins Morrisons Award for Outstanding Business
Macsween of Edinburgh won the ‘Morrisons Award for Outstanding Business’ at the IGD Food Industry Awards 2012. The prestigious award recognised Macsween’s important contribution in the food and grocery industry.Macsween of Edinburgh collects its Morrisons Award for Outstanding Business at the IGD awards.The judges commended Macsween for being ‘a company ...
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Lamb sales bouncing back
After a sustained period of gloom lamb is bouncing back in popularity among British consumers with volume sales on the up.Latest figures* revealed that in the 12-week period to September 2nd, volume sales of lamb rose by 14% to 15,656 tonnes year-on-year, with £131 million being spent on the product, ...
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Bad weather impact makes it vital for the supply chain to work together
The poor UK harvest compounds a series of challenging weather events for farmers around the world, says the NFU, with a knock-on impact for poultry sector.NFU director of corporate affairs Tom Hind said: “The volatility that we have been experiencing in feed costs recently has been unprecedented and likely to ...
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Zero tax rates for agricultural producer profits boost to Russian meat business
Earlier this month, Russian President Vladimir Putin set zero tax rates for agricultural producers on profits in perpetuity, boosting prospects for the country's meat companies.Russian poultry and pork business, the Cherkizovo Group, sees this as a good move: "Our company appreciates the decision to extend the zero rate of income ...
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Pork sales perked up during 2012 Olympics
Figures from Kantar Worldpanel, produced for BPEX, show pork and pork products sales were up 8% in value and 9% in volume during the two weeks of the London Olympics.This was ahead of chicken in silver (up 7% in value and 5% in volume) and in bronze position was turkey ...
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Vion to close Hall’s of Broxburn
Following the end of a 90-day consultation period Vion UK is to implement a phased closure of Hall’s of Broxburn.Vion chairman, Peter Barr said: “We have done everything in our power to avoid having to take this extremely regrettable action but we have been unable to identify any viable alternative ...
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Cranswick growth continues in difficult times
Cranswick’s underlying turnover, in the six months ending 30th September, has continued to grow , up 5% from the previous year.In a company statement Cranswick said: “Rising animal feed prices and the cost to European producers of implementing new EU welfare regulations, which will raise standards towards those existing in ...
