Latest Industry News – Page 54
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NewsProfessor David Hughes to deliver the 2023 City Meat Lecture in November
This year's City Meat Lecture, organised by The Worshipful Company of Butchers will be presented by Professor David Hughes, on Thursday 23rd November at Butchers' Hall.Professor David Hughes will give this year's City Meat Lecture.Sponsored by Pilgrim's UK the substance of the lecture is Postive Directions for the British Meat ...
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NewsGlobal meat processor JBS begins construction of cultivated protein centre
Meat processor JBS has started constructing its first cultivated protein R&D centre. The new Biotech Innovation Centre is at Sapiens Parque innovation hub in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina.The project aims to scale up cultivated beef, chicken, pork and fish produciton.The Innovation Centre will be the largest research facility focused on food ...
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NewsWCB Liverymen carry out butchery training at Farms for City Children charity
Liverymen from the Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB), recently undertook butchery training for the farm managers of the charity, Farms for City Children.L-R: Stuart Cragg, Jenny Percival, Pamela Brook, John Goodman, Viv Harvey and Adam Bratt.Pamela Brook and Master Butcher, Viv Harvey, spent three days at the WCB's nominated charity's ...
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NewsAldi reports record sales as it plans to expand across the UK
UK discounter Aldi has reported an annual sales increase of £2 billion to £15.5 billion when compared to 2021 sales of £13.6 billion, a new record for the supermarket.Aldi has pledged to open 500 more stores following record breaking sales.According to data from Kantar, Aldi attracted around one million more ...
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NewsAussie Beef & Lamb brand launches in UK following FTA
Following the signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the UK and Australia in 2021, which came into effect earlier this year, the Aussie Beef and Lamb brand has officially launched within the UK.The ABL brand aims to service a percentage of the 400,000 tonnes of beef already imported ...
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NewsCCPC clears Dawn Meat's acquisition of Kildare Chilling
The Irish Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has given the go-ahead on Dawn Meat's acquisition of Irish-based Kildare Chilling Company.Niall Browne, CEO of Dawn Meats.The Waterford-based premium meat processor has also announced plans to invest a total of €10 million in the newly acquired facility, which is based in ...
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NewsGovernment must continue to work with industry on inflation, says FDF
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has said that it is "vital" for Government to work with the food sector to help mitigate the effects of food inflation and to further slow inflation rates.Chief executive of the FDF Karen Betts.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported that August was ...
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NewsAHDB welcomes evidence demonstrating the importance of GWP* to assess climate impact
A study by eight UK scientists has been welcomed by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) as, for the first time ever, it appears to demonstrate in evidence the importance of Global Warming Potential (GWP*) for more accurately assessing the climate impact of methane originating from livestock. According to ...
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NewsPM 'scraps' meat tax policy idea in new plans for net zero
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that he is ruling out a proposed meat tax policy as part of his revised net zero plans.Prime Minister Rishi Sunak | Photo: No. 10 Downing Street.In a public address at 10 Downing Street on the evening of 20th September, the PM stated ...
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MM AwardsVideo highlights: Meat Management Industry Awards 2023
A short film showcasing the 2023 awards dinner and ceremony, when the best in industry came together to network and celebrate.
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NewsSainsbury's launches lower carbon beef range
UK retailer Sainsbury’s has launched a new Aberdeen Angus range which offers a 25% lower carbon footprint compared to industry standard, making it "the largest low carbon beef range ever produced in the UK."Sainsbury's has worked closely with ABP to increase efficiency in its cattle management and breeding.Sainsbury’s developed the ...
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NewsMULTIVAC event showcases new Innovation Centre in Swindon
MULTIVAC UK launched its new Innovation Centre at an event on 19th September, with visitors able to view product demonstrations and launches. Guests also heard from speakers throughout the evening.The launch featured keynote sessions and live product demonstrations.The new 850 square metre facility, located in Swindon, has been under construction ...
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NewsLamb prices rising in Scotland as supply tightens
According to the latest market commentary from Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), a reduced supply of finished lambs across Great Britain (GB), rising export volumes and lower imports from abroad have been supporting the lamb price in Scotland. Import weakness from 2022 persisted into 2023, with sheepmeat volumes down 32% in ...
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NewsBritain's 'finest' red meat to be showcased at Anuga 2023
Anuga 2023, a global trade fair for over 100,000 influential figures in the food industry, will feature some of Britain's "finest" red meat, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).AHDB will showcase British red meat at Anuga 2023.AHDB has announced that 13 red meat exporters will join it's ...
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NewsWelsh beef industry hopes September sunshine will help raise beef prices
According to Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC), the Welsh beef industry is hoping the Indian summer heat will help to further boost prices.The Welsh beef industry is hoping that warmer weather in September will encourage people to bring out the barbecues.“Prices in recent days have picked up ...
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NewsEat Wild's Great British Game Week returns in November
Meat trade body Eat Wild has announced new dates for the annual Great British Game Week celebration and are calling on foodservice businesses across the country to save the date and serve game on their menus throughout the week of 6th - 12th November 2023.Pubs and restaurants serving game on ...
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NewsNSA encouraged by Defra announcement on SFI and local produce
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said it is "encouraged" by Defra's announcement on Tuesday 12th September, which provided further information on the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and backed industry calls to promote buying British produce. Therese Coffey, Secretary of Statefor Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Image source: No.10 Downing ...
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NewsWomen In Meat Industry Awards finalists confirmed
The voting process for this year’s Women In Meat Industry Awards has now been completed, with all votes counted and checked and finalists confirmed. The winner of each category will be announced at the glittering 5-star ceremony taking place on Friday evening 17th November at a new venue, the Royal ...
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NewsWestminster 'Back British Farming' Day celebrated by NFU
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) and NFU Scotland joined farming unions from across the UK at ‘Back British Farming’ Day in Westminster on 13th September, the eighth annual celebration of the farming industry’s role in producing British food and drink."We very much welcome the petition led by NFU that seeks ...
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NewsWorshipful Company of Butchers elects new Master at Common Hall
The 2023 Common Hall ceremony of the Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB), held at Butchers Hall, London today [14th September] has elected Chris Wood as its new Master for the coming year.Chris Wood was elected new Master of the WCB at the Common Hall ceremony.As part of the ceremony, a ...
