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NewsRed Tractor aims to become food ‘flagship’
A million pound TV advertising campaign launched by Red Tractor is aiming to raise its profile as well as the producers behind the assurance scheme.The first Red Tractor commercial will air tomorrow (Wednesday) on ITV during an episode of Emmerdale.One aim of the campaign is to raise awareness of the ...
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NewsNew chair for Quality Meat Scotland
Kate Rowell has been appointed by Scottish ministers as the new chair of Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), and will take over the role on 1st October.Rowell, who has been a member of the QMS board since April 2015, will take over the role when current chair Jim McLaren steps down ...
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NewsGaucho steakhouse saved by lenders
Gaucho steakhouse is set to be saved from closure by Incestec Bank and SC Lowry as part of a rescue deal.The two businesses will buy all 16 steakhouses and a total of 750 jobs are expected to be saved.Gaucho specialises in Argentinean steaks.Administrators from Deloitte have confirmed that the restaurants ...
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NewsBMPA ‘sets record straight’ on DNA testing reports
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has spoken out on behalf of industry following media reports focused on DNA testing results.A freedom of information request to the Food Standards Authority (FSA) has revealed that products from 22 meat processing companies have been found to contain ingredients other than those stated ...
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NewsNigel Fredericks ceases trading
It is believed that catering butcher Nigel Fredericks has ceased trading and may have entered administration, reliable sources have revealed. Meat Management has ascertained from the business’s landlord that rent had not been paid for some time and the company has now shut up shop. It appears that the company ...
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NewsDawn Meats receives certification for reduced energy
Dawn Meats has been awarded an ISO 50001 energy management certification for its work in Ireland to hit sustainability targets of reducing its energy intensity by 40% by 2025.The award by Certification Europe recognises Dawn’s comprehensive energy management system across eight of its Irish processing sites.Jim Gannon (left), Gerry Kelly, ...
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NewsLocal authorities reveal unspecified animals' DNA
Local authorities’ own food sampling programmes has suggested that more than a fifth of meat sample tests in 2017 found DNA from animals not on the labelling.The Food Standards Agency (FSA) explained to Meat Management that the figures are from local authorities who carry out sampling programmes which are designed ...
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NewsSubstantial sales growth for poultry and burgers
The latest data from Kantar Worldpanel, covering the 12 weeks to 12th August reports strong performance from both burgers and chicken, with sausages also performing well.After the summer heatwave, the weather has had a huge impact on the market and Kantar reports strong growth for burgers and grills despite the ...
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NewsUK Sausage Week competition deadline extended
With a very high level of entries this year, YPL Exhibitions & Events has decided to extend the deadline for nominating and entering sausages into the 2018 UK Sausage Week competition until 26th September.Due to demand, the UK Sausage Week competition deadline has now been extended to 26th September.The presentations ...
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NewsFowler Welch and Bernard Matthews extend partnership
Food supply chain expert Fowler Welch and poultry producer Bernard Matthews have extended their long-term partnership with additional services and volume.Norwich-based Bernard Matthews has committed to a new two-year warehousing and distribution contract and increased the volume of products that will be handled by Fowler Welch by 50%.Food supply chain ...
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NewsNew research highlights waste in the red meat sector
A new report has identified several opportunities where the red meat processing sector in Wales can reduce waste and increase efficiency.The report, ‘Identifying opportunities to maximise value and reduce waste in red meat processing in Wales’, produced by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) on behalf of WRAP ...
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NewsBrits less likely to buy meat due to imports post-Brexit
Shoppers may avoid buying meat if they cannot be sure it has been produced in the UK, amid concerns that standards on imported food will slip following Brexit, new research has revealed.Nearly half of British adults reported to be less likely to buy meat if they cannot be sure it ...
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NewsDanish Crown introduce new type of pork for Netto stores
From this week the conventional pork offering at Netto stores in Denmark supplied, by Danish Crown, will come from pigs reared without the use of any antibiotics.Worries about an excessive use of antibiotics in rearing pigs amongst consumers in Denmark has prompted Danish Crown to introduce the product for the ...
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NewsContinued growth for China's animal protein industry
A report from Rabobank food & agribusiness has predicted the Chinese animal protein market will continue to grow, but growth will be driven by value rather than volume.The report explains the sheer size of China’s consumer base and its rising middle class, in which it suggests that its animal protein ...
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NewsPrime lamb supplies remain tight and prices firm say QMS
The importance of religious festivals to Scottish lamb producers has been particularly evident in the recent marketplace report Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).This is with prime lamb prices rising 7p/kg lwt in the two weeks running up to Eid, then losing that gain in the following week.The latest market analysis from ...
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NewsTrade uncertainty for US revealed in beef market report
The US market is the focus in RaboResearch’s Beef Quarterly report, but a number of important issues are continuing to influence global beef markets.RaboResearch generates knowledge and develops views and insights on businesses, topics and developments in the food & agribusiness sectors across the globe.A number of important issues are ...
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News2 Sisters creates more than 200 new jobs
Up to 200 new jobs will be created at 2 Sisters Food Group’s Carlisle site – Cavaghan and Gray – securing the long-term future of the site.2 Sisters has announced a £7m capital investment at its Carlisle prepared meals factory, creating more than 200 new jobs for the region as ...
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NewsUK Sausage Week: last chance to nominate your bangers
With the deadline just over a week away, there is no time like the present nominate sausages for entry into UK Sausage Week’s competition.Ladies in Pigs at the UK Sausage Week 2017 product judging.Businesses can still enter products for consideration for free via the form on the campaign’s website, but ...
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NewsScotch Lamb campaign hits TV screens
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has launched a new ‘Scotch Lamb, Naturally’ campaign to inspire and encourage consumers in Scotland to seek out lamb as a tasty, quick and simple meal.The nine-week long campaign started on 27th August, and for the first time includes television advertising as part of the promotional ...
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NewsWomen In Meat Industry Awards judging completed
All roads will lead to The Royal Garden Hotel in London this coming November when the much anticipated Women In Meat Industry Awards ceremony will reveal all seven category winners and, in addition, this year’s Meat Businesswoman of the Year Award.Who will receive the Meat Businesswoman of the Year Award? ...
