Latest Industry News – Page 72
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NewsGrants of Taynuilt grabs a Golden Haggis 'double'
Returning for the first time since 2019, this year’s Golden Haggis Awards 2022 saw haggis makers from all over Scotland fighting it out for the coveted title in the cask room at Oban Distillery. Mark Grant and his Golden Haggis double win.Grants of Taynuilt ensured that both the titles that ...
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NewsRedefine ‘risk’ to address bird flu reality, warns BPC
British food security and business continuity must be built into measures addressing the impact of avian influenza, chief executive of the British Poultry Council (BPC), Richard Griffiths told MPs.Richard Griffiths, chief executive of the British Poultry Council (BPC).In an EFRA Committee session, Griffiths joined turkey farmer and BPC member, Paul ...
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NewsWelsh lamb hits high marks in scientific tests
Latest results from the Welsh Lamb Meat Quality Project, a five-year programme of scientific analysis and consumer taste panel testing, has shown that PGI Welsh Lamb is hitting the mark in terms of both its nutritional content and its tenderness.Welsh Lamb being tested for tenderness using the scientific Warner-Bratzler method.The ...
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NewsSigns are right for butcher's shop assistant
When butcher's shop assistant Mark Boyd witnessed deaf and hard-of-hearing customers struggling to communicate, he vowed to do something about it.Mark Boyd a butcher at Bryan Beveridge Quality Butchers in Dunfermline pictured with his 'Extra Mile Award'and shop owner Bryan Beveridge (left) and Gordon King executive manager Scottish Craft Butchers.Now ...
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NewsButcher teams up with Tesco to supply pigs in blankets
DIY Pigs in Blankets have hit Tesco's shelves in Wales as Edwards the Welsh Butcher teams up with the retailer.Ieuan Edwards, Managing Director of Edwards of Conwy... with the wrap your own Pigs in Blankets. Picture Mandy Jones.Edwards the Welsh Butcher has come up with an easy to assemble kit ...
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NewsPrice inflation continues as main driver for meat, fish and poultry growth
According to Kantar's latest update on the fresh meat, fish, poultry and meat-free markets covering the 12 weeks to 30th October 2022 prices in fresh meat and poultry continue to rise, with the average price in the category now £5.97, 9.8% ahead of last year. Kantar reported that this means ...
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NewsNew compulsory biosecurity and measures to protect against AI in Wales
New biosecurity and housing requirements will be implemented for poultry and captive birds in Wales as surveillance of avian influenza suggests a heightened risk of disease for Wales over the winter months.Interim chief veterinary officer for Wales, Dr Gavin Watkins, said these steps were being taken now to get ahead ...
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NewsAward recognises Kepak’s commitment to apprenticeships
International food company Kepak Group, which employs more than 800 people at its meat production operation in Merthyr Tydfil, celebrated success at the Apprenticeship Awards Cymru 2022.Kepak Group trainee butcher Henry Lawson and human resources manager Hayley Price (front) with trainee butcher Jordan Jones, intakes manager Geraint Jones, training co-ordinator ...
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NewsNSA pressure ensures no cliff edge for EU sheepmeat exports
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has welcomed the news that Defra has confirmed a further extension to resolve the problem of the EU Animal Health Regulation requiring vet attestations of livestock health rather than a farmer declaration, as is currently the case.Until recently Defra had proposed that as of next ...
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NewsSpring EU trade deal with Aussies could hit Welsh lamb market warns specialist
A possible spring trade deal between the European Union and Australia could have repercussions for Welsh Lamb exports. This was the warning from one of the UK’s leading authorities on international trade policy warned delegates to Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC) annual conference.David Henig.“The EU has stable ...
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NewsBeef and lamb sustainability receives £1.5m boost from ABP
ABP is to invest £1.5 million in a sustainability programme, which will support 350 of its farmer suppliers, and share wider learnings across the UK beef and sheep sectors.ABP PRISM farmer, Mike Powley.The new programme, called PRISM 2030 (PRogramme for Improvement of Sustainable Meat), will provide farmers with a support ...
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NewsWomen in Meat Industry Awards film and gallery now online
The film highlights from this year’s Women In Meat Industry Awards ceremony, which took place on 11th November, are now available to view online click here.The ceremony revealed 12 winners including the 2022 Meat Businesswoman of the Year and the Rising Star Award. There is also a photo gallery online ...
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NewsMoy Park kick off World Cup with on-pack promotion
Moy Park, is giving consumers a chance to win football related prizes to celebrate the World Cup, through a ‘Scan to Score’ on pack competition.Shoppers who purchase a pack of Moy Park breaded chicken products at participating retailers can enter through a ‘peel to reveal’ sticker on the pack, where ...
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NewsUK meat production for export safe for next 12 months as Defra backs down
The requirement for veterinary visit attestations for SHAs for export certificates has been pushed back another year to 13th December 2023.The move means that, for the next 12 months at least, UK meat production will remain compliant for export to the EU.Back in October all the leading meat trade bodies ...
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NewsNFU calls for urgent investigation into egg supply chain
The National Farmers Union (NFU) is calling on Defra to urgently investigate if an “exceptional market conditions” declaration should be made under the Agriculture Act 2020, given the severe disruption which egg producers and UK consumers are experiencing.Poultry and egg producers must have confidence and fair returns says NFU as ...
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NewsDanish Crown to invest £100m in new Rochdale factory
Danish Crown has announced a major investment in a new processing facility in Rochdale that the company says will create hundreds of jobs.Jais Valeur, CEO Danish Crown. Image: Morten Fauerby // Montgomery morten@montgomery.dkThe business will invest more than £100 million in the new 30,500 sq. m., processing facility at the ...
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NewsFarmers flock to help HCC champion Welsh lamb
Two farmers have saluted an industry-led research project designed to ensure that Welsh lamb leads the way in quality and consistency for consumers. Ogwyn Thomas.Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) – launched the fourth phase of the Welsh Government and EU-funded Welsh Lamb Meat Quality Project in the ...
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NewsPlans to relocate Smithfield market approved by City Corporation
The City of London Corporation has approved plans to relocate Smithfield and Billingsgate markets to Barking and Dagenham.Smithfield Market.The Court of Common Council – the City Corporation’s principle decision-making body – voted to deposit a Private Bill in Parliament to relocate both wholesale markets.?The Corporation said it will invest nearly ...
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NewsNew 'smart solutions' can drive industry's net zero ambitions
Livestock farmers are the custodians of the nation’s carbon and by using a set of new ‘smart solutions’ they can deliver net zero targets and help halt unfounded and unfair criticism of the industry, farming and environmental expert Professor John Gilliland told Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC) ...
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NewsFDA gives green light to 'cultivated chicken'
The cultivated meat, poultry and seafood company, Upside Foods is the first company in the world to receive a "No Questions" letter from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for cultivated meat, poultry, or seafood. Noodle bowl with Upside Chicken.The letter signals that the FDA has accepted Upside's conclusion ...
