Meat Industry News

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  • Animated videos to teach children about ‘farm to fork’

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BMPA calls for "pragmatic, workable policies" in manifesto

2024-09-04T10:26:00+01:00

BMPA has unveiled its Meat Industry Manifesto in response to a long-term trend of falling livestock numbers and a drop in abattoir numbers.

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Hilton meat category delivers “strong” growth across all regions

2024-09-04T09:17:00+01:00

UK proteins supplier Hilton Foods has published its interim results for the first half of 2024, highlighting that it achieved a 23.2% increase in adjusted operating profits.

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2 Sisters European arm sold for €200m to Boparan Private Office

2024-09-04T05:00:00+01:00

Manufacturer 2 Sisters Food Group has announced that its European poultry business will be sold to the Boparan Private Office for around €200 million.

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Warwick Student Union rejects compulsory plant-based catering

2024-09-03T10:54:00+01:00

The Student Union (SU) at Warwick University has announced it will no longer implement a fully plant-based catering service, despite the motion passing in 2023.

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Food security report warns of “focusing too narrowly on agriculture”

2024-09-03T09:51:00+01:00

A new report published by Policy Exchange has called for Government to urgently place food security at the heart of Industrial Strategy and plans for growth.

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Anticipation builds ahead of the 2024 Meat Management Industry Awards

2024-09-02T08:10:00+01:00

The 2024 Meat Management Industry Awards ceremony and black-tie dinner will return on Thursday 19th September to celebrate the industry’s top people, companies and products.

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University of Leeds launches £38m alternative protein centre

2024-08-30T05:00:00+01:00

A £38m centre dedicated to developing alternatives to animal proteins will be headed up by the University of Leeds.

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Interview: Martin Bayfield, 2024 MM Industry Awards host

2024-08-29T07:04:00+01:00

2024 MM Industry Awards host Martin Bayfield on why pre-game nerves are nothing on the pressure of the MasterChef kitchen.

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QMS ‘Meat the Market’ workshops return to Scottish processing facilities

2024-08-28T06:00:00+01:00

QMS has unveiled a series of workshops designed to provide farmers with knowledge on carcass grading, market specifications and customer requirements.

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Fall in cattle supply could have “significant implications” for Welsh beef

2024-08-27T07:40:00+01:00

HCC has revealed that a fall in cattle supply could affect future Welsh beef numbers.

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Young Manager of the Year Award 2024: Meet the finalists

2024-08-27T07:00:00+01:00

The prestigious Young Manager of the Year Award has been an important and integral part of the annual MM Meat Industry Awards for many years and there have been many outstanding winners and finalists.

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Meat Voucher Scheme to teach the benefits of Scotch meat

2024-08-27T06:59:00+01:00

QMS has brought back its Meat Voucher Scheme for 2024, with participating schools set to receive up to £180 worth of vouchers.

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Women In Meat Industry Awards voting deadline this Friday

2024-08-26T06:02:00+01:00

The voting period for this year’s Women In Meat Industry Awards will come to a close this Friday 30th August as organisers report an “outstanding” response and record voting.

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Isle of Man Meats receives vote of no confidence from Manx NFU

2024-08-23T06:30:00+01:00

MNFU has issued an open letter to declare its lack of confidence in the management of Isle of Man Meats.

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Welsh red meat production highlighted in children’s magazine

2024-08-22T09:10:00+01:00

HCC has partnered with a children’s magazine to spotlight the nutritional benefits of Welsh red meat.

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AHDB brings back Let’s Eat Balanced campaign

2024-08-22T09:05:00+01:00

AHDB will bring back its Let’s Eat Balanced campaign to promote a balanced diet that includes lean meat.

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Studies used in Lancet diabetes report “not given adequate scrutiny”

2024-08-22T08:00:00+01:00

QMS has said that the studies underpinning a recent report linking high meat consumption to type 2 diabetes were “done to varying standards”.

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