Latest Industry News – Page 52
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NewsFSA report urges Government to assess decline in vet roles
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) published a report reviewing UK food standards throughout 2022.Heather Kelman, chair of Food Standards Scotland.Titled 'Our Food 2022: An Annual Review of Food Standards Across the UK', it is the second report since the UK left the EU and is ...
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NewsAHDB appoints Sector Council members
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has made 20 new appointments and re-appointments to its Sector Councils in the Beef and Lamb, Cereals and Oilseeds, Dairy and Pork sectors, following the completion of the ratification process.AHDB chairman Nicholas Saphir.The process - run by independent organisation Civica Election Services Limited ...
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NewsMeat Management to increase frequency for 2024
Yandell Publishing has announced that Meat Management magazine will increase frequency from 10 editions to 11 editions as of January 2024.Meat Management magazine will increase its frequency from 10 to 11 editions in the new year.The publication reduced frequency from 12 editions per year to 10 editions per year during ...
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NewsLatest Kantar figures show lowest grocery price inflation since July 2022
Kantar has released its latest figures for grocery price inflation, reporting a fall in grocery price inflation to below 10% for the first time since July 2022. The data showed grocery price inflation falling to 9.7%, the lowest it's been since July 2022.Grocery price inflation now sits at 9.7% for ...
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NewsAnticipation builds for the Women In Meat Industry Awards
The Women In Meat Industry Awards will return next week, rewarding the best of the best at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.Attendees can look forward to a black-tie dinner at the five-star Royal Lancaster Hotel prior to the ceremony.On Friday 17th November, the black-tie dinner and awards ceremony will ...
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NewsLamb purchases increase despite high costs, says HCC
Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has reported that increases in both sheep export tonnages and lamb domestic consumer sales volumes help form a "positive set of headlines" within the latest round of red meat industry statistics.Despite the increase in lamb prices, consumers opted to treat themselves to ...
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NewsUS producer recalls over 13,000kg of chicken nuggets
US food producer Tyson Brand is voluntarily recalling approximately 30,000 pounds (13,607kg) of its frozen, fully cooked chicken “Fun Nuggets.” Consumers reported that the "Fun Nuggets" contained metal pieces.A number of consumers reported they found small, pliable metal pieces in the product, and the company is now recalling the nuggets ...
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NewsHilton reports "strong" Q3 core meat business revenue
Global food business Hilton Food Group plc has released its Q3 trading update, reporting strength in its meat category.Inside the Hilton Food Group factory.The period, which ran from 16th July to 29th October 2023, saw Hilton report a "robust" financial performance and "strong" operational progress in line with the Board's ...
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NewsProjects to reduce red meat emissions backed by Welsh Government
The Welsh Government has said it is making £1 million available to support new projects which can help reduce ammonia emissions produced by livestock.Minister for Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths.The focus of this Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) is the agriculture sector in Wales. The challenge will aim to help businesses ...
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NewsQMS releases workshop dates for levy payers
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) said that levy payers will hear how the industry body will deliver its five-year strategy and make the country "the choice for premium red meat" at various workshops in Scotland.Kate Rowell, QMS chair.A series of regional workshops will let members see how a first levy increase ...
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NewsPublisher Graham Yandell receives MBE at Buckingham Palace
Publisher of Meat Management magazine, Graham Yandell was presented with his MBE by HRH Princess Royal at an investiture ceremony held at Buckingham Palace on 2nd November.Publisher Graham Yandell was presented with his MBE by HRH Princess Royal during a ceremony held at Buckingham Palace.Graham was honoured in the first ...
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NewsUK pork imports increase, finds AHDB
According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), UK pork imports have increased month-on-month and year-on-year (YoY).AHDB said that the total pig meat exports to the UK in August sat at 65,600 tonnes, an increase of 230 tonnes compared to the previous month. Following a decline for the first ...
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NewsUSA "paving the way" in cell-based meat industry, report claims
Corporate finance advisor Oghma Partners has published its Autumn 2023 report on cell-based meats, reviewing the handful of companies have scooped up the "lions-share" of funding in this area.Cell-based meats are only approved for sale in the USA and Singapore.The top five cell-based meat manufacturers (UPSIDE Foods, Believer Meats, Wildtype, ...
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NewsDefra supports use of methane-suppressing feed to cut livestock emissions
Defra has committed to working with the farming and food industries to deliver further action to reduce methane emissions in livestock through the use of methane-suppressing feed products in England.Mark Spencer, Minister of State for Food, Farming and Fisheries. | Picture Source: UK ParliamentFollowing a call for evidence run jointly ...
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NewsRed Tractor puts new standards on hold until NFU completes its review
UK farm assurance programme Red Tractor's main board has confirmed its complete support for both reviews announced by the NFU on 23rd October 2023. The organisation has said it will cooperate fully to ensure openness and pace.Christine Tacon, Red Tractor chair.Red Tractor will not progress with the implementation of any ...
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NewsThe 2023 Women In Meat Industry Awards countdown begins
The Women In Meat Industry Awards returns Friday 17th November at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London, hosted by journalist, broadcaster and royal correspondent Jennie Bond.The Women In Meat Industry Awards returns on Friday 17th November.The 2023 event will be hosted this year at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. ...
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NewsCIEH "committed to working with stakeholders" amid NI vet strike
Environmental body the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has said that it is deeply concerned about the impact of the industrial action by Government vets in Northern Ireland on the food supply chain and public health.CIEH has been calling for environmental health professionals to be involved in carrying out ...
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NewsHCC on the lookout for new Working Group members
Meat trade body Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is looking to recruit new members to its Sustainable Innovation and Research Working Group.HCC chair Catherine Smith.HCC has announced that it is looking to recruit up to 10 members for its new Sustainable Innovation and Research Working Group, which ...
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NewsUK poultry exports to Japan secured following market access approval
A new market access deal that will benefit UK farmers, meat processors and exporters has secured exports of cooked poultry meat to Japan, according to the UK Government.Cooked poultry meat can now be exported to Japan under the new deal.Industry estimates that this market could be worth over £10 million ...
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NewsLMC appoints new chair of the Board
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has announced that Joe M Stewart OBE, LLP, JP has been appointed as chair of the LMC Board. L-R: Joe Stewart, LMC chair; Sarah Wilson, champion Young Sheep Handler; and Rachel Megarrell at the Balmoral Show in May 2023.John Hood, David Mark, Sean McKeever, ...
