Latest Industry News – Page 46
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NewsUK Government announces support for smaller abattoirs
The Government has confirmed it plans to introduce funding to promote enhanced productivity, innovation and improved animal health and welfare in smaller abattoirs.John Mettrick has fought hard on the issue of small abattoirs for all retailers.National Craft Butchers said it was delighted to hear Farming Minister Mark Spencer confirm this ...
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NewsMeat Industry Invitational Golf Tournament to tee off
The Worshipful Company of Butchers will host its first Meat Industry Invitational Golf Tournament on the new course at Essendon Country Club, Hertfordshire on 6th July.The first Meat Industry Invitational Golf Tournament tees off on 6th July.The Livery offers a focal point for members of the meat industry with its ...
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NewsNFU warns clock is ticking for government to back British farming
In the face of global turmoil, climate change and rapidly rising world populations, the NFU is warning that the clock is ticking for Government to match warm words with actions to ensure British farmers and growers can continue to play their part in feeding and fuelling a changing and challenging ...
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NewsLMC board members reflect on eight years at the helm
Outgoing members of Northern Ireland's Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) board reflect on their time in post as their term nears its end.Oonagh Chesney.Jim Lennon.Harry Sinclair.Gerry Maguire.LMC chairman Gerard McGivern and board members Gerry Maguire, Harry Sinclair and Jim Lennon are due to step down from their roles this June. ...
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NewsRed meat exports from the UK reach record levels
The value of the UK’s red meat exports has reached its highest levels since records began, worth a massive £1.7 billion last year, partially driven by the rising prices of meat.According to the latest data from HMRC, the total value of red meat shipments increased 22 per cent year-on-year – ...
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NewsPrice inflation drives rise in value for most areas
According to data analyst Kantar, inflation continues to play a large role in the fresh meat, fish, poultry and meat free category's performance, with the market seeing high average price growth and large drops in volume.Its data is for the period covering the 12 weeks to 22nd January 2023. Fresh ...
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NewsMcDonald’s raises its prices in response to food and energy costs
The fast food chain, McDonald’s has announced price hikes on four of its meat products.The company cites higher food and energy costs and a spokesman said: “Like many businesses, the impact of the increase in food and energy costs continues to affect our company and our franchises.”The guide the company ...
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NewsSandwich giant Subway reported to be exploring sale
First reported in The Wall Street Journal the sandwich chain is said to be exploring a sale of the business after 60 years.The company is a global operation with more than 37,000 outlets in over 100 countries. The business has an estimated value of $10 billion.Subway said JP Morgan was ...
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NewsDunbia UK gets share of funding to upgrade heating system
One of the biggest meat and food companies in Europe, Dunbia, based in Carmarthenshire, Wales, has been awarded funds to upgrade its heating system from a gas oil fired steam boiler to an air source heat pump that is powered by renewably sourced electricity. Gill Higgins, group head of sustainability ...
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NewsBusinesses 'not out of the storm yet' on inflation, FDF warns
Food and drink prices have dropped by 0.1 of a percentage point, from 16.9% in December to 16.8% in January, with inflation now showing promising signs of peaking. However, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has warned that businesses are not out of the storm yet.Food and drink prices rose ...
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NewsNPA urges Defra to push ahead with pork supply chain review
The NPA is urging Defra to push forward without delay with its review of the pork supply chain, to help deliver lasting reform and a fairer trading environment for struggling pig producers.After two years that have seen one crisis follow another and pig production losses estimated at £750 million while ...
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NewsWho will be the top of the chops as four butchers contest Wales final?
Four butchers are sharpening their knives in preparation for a contest next week to find the best in Wales at their craft.Butchers showing their skills at a previous competition.The finalists of the Welsh Butcher of the Year contest, which will be held at the Welsh International Culinary Championships (WICC) at ...
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NewsQuality Meat Scotland updates Pig Assurance Scheme standards
New Standards are set to go live this spring, following an extensive review by the Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) Standards Setting Body for the Pig Assurance Scheme.Effective from 1st May 2023, key changes to the scheme will see mandatory training brought in for stockpersons involved in the moving, handling and ...
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NewsFMT Food Awards judging week ‘a great success’
This year’s FMT Food Industry Awards product judging has concluded for 2023. The process took place at the Harper Adams University test kitchens and judges are reported to be delighted with the variety and quality of entrants.Head judge, Keith Fisher checking out cooking instructions on a product with one of ...
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NewsBoar's Head Ceremony 2023 dates back to 1343
The annual Boar's Head ceremony is a special day for the Worshipful Company of Butchers and this year was no exception.The 2023 Boar's Head Ceremony gets ready to process from Butchers' Hall to Mansion House. Image courtesy of Phil McCarthy and WCB.It follows a tradition that dates back to 1343 ...
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NewsDawn Meats in process of acquiring Kildare Chilling
It is being reported widely in Ireland that the Dawn Meats is in the process of acquiring lamb processor, Kildare Chilling.Kildare is one of the main sheep processors in Ireland with its plants having capacity to slaughter 500,000 lambs and 120,000 cattle a year. It has two main brands, Kildara ...
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NewsNational Craft Butchers launches new food safety management system
National Craft Butchers (NCB) has launched its new food safety management system. Claimed to be the only comprehensive legally backed advice designed specifically for butchers, it's designed to provide clarity on all aspects of food safety within their businesses.Richard Stevenson, technical manager at National Craft Butchers.Available from NCB, this is ...
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NewsLivestock auctioneer to grill MPs about imported lamb
A Northumbrian livestock auctioneer will be grilling MPs at Westminster over what he calls a “worrying” level of lamb meat being imported.The 25-year old auctioneer, Jack Walton, from Hexham in Northumberland told the BBC: "The big problem in the sheep industry is that the supermarkets are buying a hell of ...
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NewsFrench meat buyers hooked by trip to Wales
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has hosted a delegation of food distributors from the biggest export market for Welsh red meat, namely France.HCC head of supply chain delivery, Jon Parker welcomes French food industry delegate Auriane Gourdon to Wales.Representatives from companies including agri-food co-operatives and meat suppliers ...
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NewsRed meat remains a firm favourite with Northern Ireland consumers
Over ninety per cent of consumers in Northern Ireland (NI) report to purchase or eat beef, the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has confirmed. Lauren Patterson, LMC marketing and communications manager.The positive statistic is drawn from a recent independent omnibus survey, commissioned by LMC to examine the current eating habits ...
