Latest Industry News – Page 68
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NewsMoy Park unveils farm of the future
Moy Park has unveiled a state-of-the-art poultry farm it is hailing as a ‘game-changer’ on its pathway to reach net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040. Pictured at Beech farm is Stephen Beagan, head of Agri Estates for Moy Park.Beech farm in Lincolnshire has been built from the ground up ...
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NewsLecture emphasises ‘One Health’ approach to livestock science and food systems
Livestock science matters, according to Professor Julie Fitzpatrick who gave the keynote at the recent George Scott Robertson Memorial Lecture at Queen’s University Belfast. Pictured are (l-r): Dr Stanley McDowell, AFBI; Prof Sharon Huws, IGFS; Dr Alistair Carson, DAERA; Professor Julie Fitzpatrick, Moredun Institute; Mr David Brown, Ulster Farmers' Union; ...
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NewsDunbia in €3m deal with ActionZero
The Cork-based company, ActionZero is working with Dunbia, a division of Dawn Meats, to help eliminate fossil fuel use at the company’s processing facility in Llanybydder, Wales.Pictured is Niall Browne, CEO of Dawn Meats with Denis Collins, CEO of ActionZero.The deal is worth in excess of €3m and is expected ...
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NewsBookings open for LMC primary school cookery demonstrations
Bookings for the Livestock and Meat Commission’s (LMC) primary school cookery demonstrations have been opened. Teachers interested in making a booking should visit www.food4life.org.uk to complete and submit a booking form. An LMC primary school cookery demonstration.Encouraging primary school teachers to avail of this unique educational opportunity, LMC’s Marketing and ...
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NewsSingle case of atypical BSE confirmed on a farm in Cornwall
A single case of atypical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) has been confirmed on a farm in Cornwall.Atypical BSE is not contagious and the Government has said there is no risk to food safety or human health as a result of this isolated case.Atypical BSE is a naturally and sporadically occurring ...
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NewsNutrition and cost of living impacts highlighted at teachers' conference
Food teachers from all over Wales gathered for a conference in Cardiff, to discuss latest developments in the curriculum, and hear about the latest resources available to help teach about the origin of food, the impact of the cost of living crisis on child nutrition, as well as farming and ...
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NewsWelsh Beef traceability system can offer reassurance to consumers, says HCC
The current investigation into meat products from abroad being labelled as ‘British’ highlights the value of investing in a full traceability system, according to Welsh red meat body Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).HCC says a twenty-year investment in a world-leading system of traceability backed up by the ...
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NewsNSA calls out former Defra representative on damaging statement
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is exasperated by comments made by former Defra Board member Ben Goldsmith attacking UK sheep farming, demonstrating what NSA believes to be a naïve and uneducated view on a vital sector in the uplands.Responding to a tweet by Mr Goldsmith earlier this week NSA defended ...
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NewsLMC delivers sustainable agriculture presentation to teachers
Insights to sustainable agriculture in Northern Ireland (NI) have been shared with scores of teachers across the province at a recent education conference. LMC's industry development manager, Colin Smith.LMC industry development manager Colin Smith delivered a presentation at the British Nutrition Foundation’s conference for Food and Nutrition teachers in Northern ...
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NewsHCC looks to future challenges for red meat sector
Following an extensive period of seeking the views of farmers and stakeholders, the recommendation of the board of directors of Welsh red meat body Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) to change levy rates in order to meet new challenges has been approved by the Welsh Government Minister ...
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NewsTrade reacts to Chancellor's Budget
As a result of the Chancellor's Spring budget and the Red Book’s publication, AIMS has written to Food and Farming Minister, Mark Spencer MP, asking for immediate action so that their members can help contribute fully to the Government's desired economic growth.AIMS's marketing and communications manager Tony Goodger said: “We ...
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NewsFinalists announced for this year's Great-Agri Food Debate Grand Final
Organised by Dawn Meats and McDonald’s, the Grand Final of this year’s prestigious Great Agri-Food Debate will be an all-Ireland affair as South East Technological University (SETU) and University College Cork (UCC) are set to face-off in London in two weeks’ time.The competitors who took part in the Great Agri-Food ...
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NewsNCB announces the return of the Big British Butchers Survey
National Craft Butchers (NCB) has announced that the Big British Butchers Survey 2023 is now live, with the trade association calling on independent butchers across the UK to take part and have their say. Pic: Joseph Morris Butchers.Following on from the Big British Butchers Survey 2021, which was the first ...
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NewsPork sector presses to see results of Defra's supply chain review
The results of Defra's review of the pork supply chain, completed last autumn is long overdue according to some, who are becoming increasingly concerned about the current pork price increase and its impact on smaller independent manufacturers.Completed last autumn the review was designed to help deliver lasting reform and a ...
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NewsNSA calls for more clarity over Northern Ireland Windsor Framework
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is urgently calling for more detail on the potential for the easing of trade in breeding sheep between Northern Ireland and Great Britain, and for the future of access to medicines, following the announcement of the Northern Ireland Framework last month.NSA chief executive, Phil Stocker ...
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NewsScottish Young Chef of the Year awarded by QMS
Cliodhna Reid, Commis Chef at Strathearn Restaurant, Gleneagles has been awarded Scottish Young Chef of the Year.Scottish Young Chef of the Year, Cliodhna Reid, commis chef at Strathearn Restaurant, Gleneagles received her award from Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) brands development Manager Gordon Newlands and chief executive of Scottish Chefs, Kevin ...
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NewsLMC launches online NIBL FQAS application
Prospective Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (NIBL FQAS) participants can now join the Scheme online.In a bid to simplify the process for those interested in joining the Scheme, the Commission has launched an online application form. To join interested producers should fill in their farm business ...
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NewsBooths revealed as retailer associated with NFCU investigation
After fervent speculation last week northern retailer, Booths has been revealed as the retailer of certain cooked meat products, under investigation by the National Food Crime Unit (NFCU).Following an NFCU investigation into cooked meat products being labelled as British, but orginating from South America and/or Europe retailer Booths itself is ...
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NewsCall for fresh talent to join the butchery industry
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), in partnership with Scotland Food & Drink, is aiming to change the face of butchery by urging young people and career changers to consider a role within the sector – helping to fill more than 750 potential vacancies in the process.With the average age of a ...
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NewsDunbia acquires HR Jasper lamb business
Dunbia, part of the Dawn Meats Group, has expanded its West Country presence with the acquisition of a lamb processing site in Cornwall. Dunbia says the acquisition of Jasper's lamb business will be a great addition to its regional product offering.The H R Jasper & Son lamb abattoir in Launceston ...
