Latest Industry News – Page 61
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NewsABP Food Group appoints new Board member
ABP Food Group (ABP) has announced the appointment of Sharon Whitehead to the Board of the company as a non-executive director.Sharon Whitehead, non-executive director of ABP.ABP provides red meat products to many of Europe’s biggest retailers and food service providers, employing 13,200 people across its four divisions: Beef, Pet Foods, ...
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News£500 million investment from Sainsbury’s to ease cost of living rises
Following the issue of its latest figures, the chief executive of J Sainsbury plc, Simon Roberts, said that current pressures on household budgets will “only intensify over the remainder of the year”, as the supermarket invests £500 million over two years to curb the impact for customers.According to the company’s ...
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NewsNSA seeks more support for UK meat producers
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has called on the UK government to recognise the value of beef and lamb produced domestically and the importance of giving UK producers the opportunity to compete on a level playing field.NSA’s message follows recent reports that Welsh food and drink exports hit a record ...
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NewsAverage cost of pig production rises further
According to figures by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), the average cost of pig production increased by 4p to 244p/kg in June 2022.Global wheat prices have fallen from around £350/t in May 2022, with AHDB quoting a figure of below £250/t in June. The National Pig Association (NPA) ...
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NewsFresh meat off the menu at some schools due to cost-of-living increases
The UK’s school food caterers’ association, Laca, has warned that fresh meat, including beef, has now been removed from a number of school menus due to the rising cost of ingredients.Laca members currently provide 80% of the school catering service in England and Wales.A survey of 170 school caterers represented ...
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NewsLatest UK export figures confirm boost for beef and lamb sectors
Trade figures for the first four months of 2022, analysed by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) as part of its latest Monthly Market Bulletin, show exports of lamb and beef from the UK increasing, as the disruptive effects of Covid on international trade eases.For the period from ...
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NewsHarper Adams University and WCB join forces for charity
The impact that experiencing agriculture can have on city children will be examined under a new initiative thanks to a unique research project at Harper Adams University.Harper Adams University.The University is working with the Farms for City Children charity (FfCC) and the Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB) to develop a ...
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NewsYear of achievement for butcher Ben who wins another apprenticeship award
It’s turning out to be a memorable year for talented butcher Ben Roberts who has added another award to his growing list of honours.Ben Roberts receives the Apprentice of the Year award from Arwyn Watkins, OBE, managing director of Cambrian Training Company.In the space of just a few weeks, 30-year-old ...
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NewsNew Leaders’ Programme announced by Bord Bia
A new ‘Executive Programme’ has been launched by Bord Bia, the Irish food board, to accelerate sustainability capability at board and C-Suite level in Irish food, drink and horticulture businesses.Photo credit: Bord Bia.Designed and delivered in partnership with the Michael Smurfit Business School, University College Dublin (UCD), the new programme ...
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NewsSurvey points to optimism despite challenging economic environment
A new survey from BDO shows a high degree of optimism among food and drink manufacturers, despite the challenges of rising input prices, geopolitical instability and the lingering impacts of Brexit and COVID-19.More than half of those responding (53%) expect to see an increase in orders over the next 12 ...
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NewsWomen In Meat Industry Awards deadline draws closer for nominations
With the Women In Meat Industry Awards ceremony scheduled for 11th November, the process to find this year’s finalists and winners opened for initial nominations in early June, and the final deadline of 11th July is now fast approaching.The Women In Meat Industry Awards is open for nominations, with the ...
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NewsHCC / MPW backs creative young chefs
Red meat body Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC), a main sponsor of the 2022 Cogurdd competition, has congratulated the winners of this year's event and says it is looking forward to continuing to encourage young Welsh chefs to get creative in the kitchen by launching a new ...
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NewsCarvery lunches take off at Butchers’ Hall
One of the great traditions at Butchers’ Hall in London is the regular carvery lunches that have been hugely popular over many years.The Carvery Lunch at Butchers' Hall has been welcoming record numbers of diners... and for good reason.As with all aspects of hospitality during lockdown, the lunches were a ...
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NewsNSA supports EFRA recommendation on post Brexit trade deals
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has confirmed it is adding its support to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee’s (EFRA) recommendation to Government to formally commit to upholding animal welfare and environmental standards in all post Brexit trade deals.Phil Stocker, chief executive, NSA.NSA chief executive, Phil Stocker said: "As ...
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NewsNew charcuterie business launched in the Outer Hebrides
A new charcuterie business has successfully launched in the Outer Hebrides, helped by business access grants of over £3,000.Melinda Whitington, co-founder of Hebridean Charcuterie.Stornoway-based Hebridean Charcuterie from Croft No.9, launched by Brian and Melinda Whitington, started selling their first product ‘Wild & Free Salami’ in March 2022. Made with local ...
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NewsKepak announces plans for £5.5m investment at Merthyr site
Kepak has announced plans for a £5.5m investment at its Merthyr site in Wales to help the company meet rising demand.Kepak Merthyr General Manager Chris Jones.The company say that the new significant investment is being made to enhance the Merthyr site’s CPM (Central Prepared Meats) packaging facility.Investment will also be ...
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NewsIndustry relief as foot and mouth scare abates
A temporary control zone in Norfolk, imposed for Foot and Mouth disease has been removed following tests carried out at a pig farm near Feltwell.Health authorities began investigating the reports of illness in pigs on 23rd June and imposed a 10km temporary control zone around the site which has now ...
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NewsLMC participate in successful ‘Open Farm Weekend’
Farms across Northern Ireland recently opened their gates to the public for the Bank of Ireland Open Weekend. It was supported by the Northern Ireland Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) which hosted interactive cookery demonstrations at three participating farms.The LMC team visited Millbank Farm. Pictured (L-R), LMC education and consumer ...
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NewsMeat exports from Wales at record level
Welsh food and drink exports hit a record high in 2021 reaching £641m. The Principality recorded the largest percentage increase in the value of food and drink exports out of the four UK nations between 2020 and 2021 rising by £89m, a growth of 16.1%.The highest value export category for ...
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NewsMeat Awards on track for premier event after successful judging
Product judging is being completed today (Friday) after a full week of activity at the Regional Food Academy within Harper Adams University, Shropshire and entry levels plus the quality of entry are reported to be ‘fantastic’. Products waiting to be judged as part of the Meat Management Industry Awards 2022.Some ...
