Latest Industry News – Page 74
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NewsHilton Food Group reports successful Christmas period
Hilton Food Group plc have reported a strong Christmas trading period with growth across its global divisions, according to the manufacturer’s full year trading update.Inside the Hilton Food Group factory.For the full year the Group expects to report results in line with the Board's expectations, which were revised in early ...
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NewsFresh foods drive growth for Tesco over Christmas
The latest trading update from supermarket giant Tesco has confirmed a strong performance driven by fresh food and what it describes as a focus on value and quality.Within its UK market, the company reported that it has maintained a strong market share at 27.5%, with net switching gains in December. ...
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NewsMeat processors to benefit from new Energy Bills Discount Scheme
The Government has announced a new ‘Energy Bills Discount Scheme’ for eligible UK companies, charities and the public sector from April, which will include meat, fish and dairy businesses.Relief for businesses to be extended beyond March 2023 to end of March 2024.The new energy scheme has been announced, ahead of ...
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NewsFood Standards chiefs to outline plan for UK standards and role of regulators
Post-Brexit policy options and implications for key stakeholders, regulatory roles, focus and resources, trade, use of evidence, and opportunities for positive change are to be put under the spotlight by the FSA and FSS at a policy conference on 26th January.Geoff Ogle, FSS chief executive.Keynote sessions at the event will ...
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NewsAppeal to scientists to sign the Dublin Declaration on the societal role of livestock
Scientists around the world are being called upon to sign The Dublin Declaration to give a voice to those whose research presents and achieves a balanced view of the future of animal agriculture and, ultimately, meat eating.The Dublin Declaration wants the high standards of science to be reflected in the ...
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NewsWelsh Butcher of the Year returns for 2023
The search is on for the Welsh butcher who’s a cut above the rest, as the Welsh Butcher of the Year contest returns for 2023.The event will be held at the Welsh International Culinary Championships (WICC) at Gr?p Llandrillo Menai’s Rhos-on-Sea campus on 21st February, for the first time.Sponsored by ...
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NewsChristmas trading in meat industry good overall
The 2022 Christmas period for the UK turkey sector in particular, was blighted by avian flu but the overall conclusion seems to be 'it could have been worse.'Speaking for the butchery trade John Mettrick, independent retailer and National Craft Butcher's legislation director said: "Feedback from butchers was that overall, it ...
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NewsA few predictions for 2023 from pig and beef sectors
In his new year message National Pig Association (NPA) chairman, Rob Mutimer wants to see profitability return to the sector. Also looking to next year QMS hopes the reopening of Hong Kong to overseas tourists and the partial relaxation of Covid restrictions will help support imports for the local foodservice ...
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NewsIndustry captain Carsten Jakobsen dies
Meat Management is saddened to report the death of Carsten Jakobsen, which occurred over the Christmas period on 23rd December 2022. He was aged 77.Carsten Jakobsen.Carsten Jakobsen was an influential figure in the global meat industry having joined the Becketts Food Group as its chairman in 2011, and with his ...
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NewsWales' new chief veterinary officer announced
Dr Richard Irvine has been announced as Wales’ new chief veterinary officer.Chief veterinary officer for Wales, Dr Richard Irvine.Dr Irvine is currently the UK deputy chief veterinary officer and policy deputy director for Global Animal Health in Defra. He will join the Welsh Government in March.Irvine is an experienced veterinarian ...
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NewsFirst ever £12 billion Christmas fuelled by grocery price inflation according to Kantar
Take-home grocery sales increased by 7.6% in the 12 weeks to 25th December 2022 according to the latest figures from Kantar. Year-on-year growth in December was even higher at 9.4%, the fastest rate recorded since February 2021, with sales reaching a new record at £12.8 billion. Data courtesy of Kantar.Fraser ...
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NewsPoultry and veterinary figures included in New Year Honours
Several meat industry figures from the poultry and veterinary sectors received awards in His Majesty the King's first New Year Honours List.Christine Middlemass is made a Companion of the Order of the Bath.The UK’s chief veterinary officer (CVO) Christine Middlemiss has been made a Companion of the Order of the ...
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NewsMuch to be gained in 2023 says SAMW
Ian Bentley, the president of the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW), has reaffirmed the Association’s view that Scotland’s red meat industry, although driven by determined and resilient people, has rarely been put to the test quite so severely as has been the case over the past 12-months.President of SAMW, ...
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NewsWelsh Beef sees Euro boost and success for lamb in Japan
Welsh Beef featured in an overall 30% increase in beef exports to Europe from the UK in the first nine months of 2022, said HCC. It also recently showcased PGI Welsh Lamb in Japan.France and the Netherlands have been among the main recipients of volumes and are behind the increase ...
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NewsMoy Park director appointed honorary professor at Queen's University
Ursula Lavery, technical and R&D director Europe at Moy Park, Northern Ireland’s largest private-sector employer and one of Europe’s largest chicken processors has been made an honorary professor at Queen's University, Belfast.L-R: Professor Ciaren Graham, deputy head, School of Biological Sciences; Prof Nigel Scollan, director, IGFS; Ursula Lavery, technical and ...
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NewsNew editor for Meat Management magazine
Yandell Publishing Ltd., has confirmed that the new editor of Meat Management magazine will be Joanna Thomson, currently deputy editor of the title.New editor of Meat Management magazine, Joanna Thomson.Joanna joined Yandell Media Group in July 2021 and is a first class honours graduate of the University of Glasgow, where ...
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NewsMinisters re-elect Saphir as chair of AHDB
The Government has re-appointed Nicholas Saphir as chair of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) for one year, with effect from 1st April 2023. AHDB chairman Nicholas Saphir.Saphir, who was originally appointed as AHDB chair in 2020, will remain in the role until the end of March 2024.This is ...
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NewsLMC and Linden Foods showcase cost saving recipes
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) joined forces with Linden Foods recently to showcase the versatility of Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assured (NIFQA) beef.Linden Foods chef, Ronan McLaughlin and LMC chef, Wendy Donaldson, Picture: Cliff Donaldson.With the festive season approaching and many minds focused on the cost of living, the ...
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NewsHCC publishes festive resources for Welsh butcher shops
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) have released two booklets of festive recipes using local PGI Welsh Lamb and PGI Welsh Beef, now available in local butcher shops.The recipes include hints on how to make meals go further, reduce energy use in cooking and meal planning and use ...
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NewsNSA disappointed at “lack of government commitment” to food security
Chief executive of the National Sheep Association (NSA), Phil Stocker has commented on a “lack of commitment from the British Government” surrounding support for the UK food and agricultural sectors.NSA chief executive, Phil Stocker.The NSA continues to be frustrated by the lack of Government commitment to UK agriculture and food ...
