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HCC implement GB marketing push ahead of Brexit
Welsh red meat levy board Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) says it is undertaking a strategic GB marketing drive due to the uncertainty of export markets post Brexit.Lesley Griffiths AM with HCC chief executive Gwyn Howells and HCC market development officer Kate Patten promoting Welsh Lamb at ...
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Tulip Boston loses M&S contract
Tulip Ltd has confirmed it has lost a contract to supply retailer Marks & Spencer, and will close its Boston plant, putting 464 employees at risk, if a new replacement contract is not sourced.Tulip has lost a contract to supply retailer Marks & Spencer.It said the site, which employs 464 ...
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M&S and Ocado "in discussions" for £1.8bn joint venture
Following press speculation, Marks and Spencer Group PLC has confirmed that it is in discussions with Ocado Group plc regarding a joint venture in the UK retail market.M&S has confirmed that it is in discussions with Ocado regarding a joint venture in the UK retail market.The company say there is ...
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Prime beef supply set to tighten
With the 2018 UK cow kill at its highest level in a decade, there is little indication that any breeding herd rebuilding is underway, according to the latest market analysis by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Prime beef production is also likely to decline as 2019 progresses.According to Stuart Ashworth, QMS director ...
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Defra release import/export information for food
The Government has released new information which has been published by Defra to ensure import and export trade in animals and animal products can continue in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal.Food and Animal Welfare Minister David Rutley.In the event of no deal, to continue ...
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IoM / WCB annual prize-giving 2019 is a royal celebration
HRH The Princess Royal was guest of honour and presented the Awards at yesterday’s IoM / WCB annual prize-giving held at Painters’ Hall, London.All the category winners are pictured here with HRH The Princess Royal, together with The Master of the WCB Graham Baker, and the Chairman of the IoM ...
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Proposed deal between Sainsbury’s/Asda in danger
It has been found by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) that if retailers Sainsbury’s and Asda continue with merge plans, shoppers could face higher prices, reduced quality and choice, and a poorer overall shopping experience across the UK.The CMA believes the merge could lead to lessening of competition at ...
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Women In Meat Industry Awards gathers pace
The annual Women In Meat Industry Awards, which was launched by Meat Management magazine in 2018, has confirmed its black tie dinner date and Awards ceremony this year as Friday 15th November 2019.The 2018 Women In Meat Industry Award Winners.Organiser YPL Exhibitions & Events, which is staging the event for ...
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Lab-grown meat can result in more warming
A study has been conducted to discover the impact lab-grown and farmed beef has on the environment, as well as how much lab-grown meat accounts for different greenhouse gases.The study suggests that over the longer term, cultured meat production methods could increase global warming more than some types of cattle ...
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‘Veganuary’ makes minimal impact on meat industry
Despite all the press and media hype around Veganuary, an update from Kantar Worldpanel shows it has not seen overall volumes for meat, fish and poultry (MFP) fall year on year.Chicken continues to drive volume, with 390,000 more shoppers and 2 million more trips.In the latest meat, fish and poultry ...
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Farewell to Liz Murphy
On Wednesday 13th February, over 90 people gathered together for a reception at Pewterers’ Hall in London to say farewell to Liz Murphy, the outgoing CEO of The International Meat Trade Association (IMTA).Over 90 people gathered together to say farewell to Liz Murphy.Liz started her career in the meat industry ...
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Plans for a Sausage World on hold
Following news that Heck’s proposed Sausage World attraction in Yorkshire had received the go-ahead from the local authority, the company has now announced that the project will be put on hold after funding from the European Union was refused.Heck has now announced that 'Sausage World' will be put on hold ...
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Packaging tax outlined by chancellor with new focus on plastic
New plans set out by Government this week will see the costs of recycling borne by those that produce packaging waste and place it on the market. The changes will make up a key part of the government’s upcoming Environment Bill, to be introduced early in the second session of ...
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New machinery agency for Bryant Ltd
Equipment supplier Bryant Ltd., have confirmed that from March 2019, the company will be the official UK and Ireland agent for Schröder Maschinenbau GmbH.The Schröder max 6000 machine.Part of the JBT business, Schröder is a manufacturer of injection and marination equipment, plus massagers and tenderisers for meat, poultry and fish, ...
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Addo Food Group appoints new CEO
Addo Food Group has announced Deborah Bolton as its new chief executive officer. The new appointment will be effective immediately.Deborah Bolton will be Addo's new CEO.Previously the company’s Joint chief operating officer, in a statement confirming the changes, Addo say that ‘Deborah has helped the business grow from strength to ...
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Government offers post Brexit support for UK sheep industry
The UK Livestock Brexit Group welcomed Farming Minister George Eustice to speak at its so called contingency meeting on 14th February to answer various key questions put forward by participants. Farming Minister George Eustice.According to reports sent to Meat Management, both Defra and the Minister stated their support and appreciation ...
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Delayed slaughtering figures released
Following calls by the RSPCA and the British Veterinary Association (BVA) for the Government to release delayed slaughter figures originally promised to be available last autumn, the Government has now released the statistics.Figures reveal that nearly a quarter of sheep meat that was not stunned before slaughter, was exported from ...
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Awards deadline approaching for product entry
Voting and product nominations are in full swing for the 2019 MM Meat Industry Awards, and organisers YPL Exhibitions & Events are reminding manufacturers’ and retailers’ that the deadline of 6th March for nominating products is fast approaching. The message is act now!The winners of the MM Awards 2018.The organisers ...
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NSA regional development officer steps down
It has been announced that after 20 years of service to the National Sheep Association (NSA) and the Scottish sheep industry, George Milne has stepped down.George Milne, NSA's regional development officer has stepped down.Milne has held various NSA roles including regional chairman, policy officer, regional manager and regional development officer.Phil ...
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Yorkshire welcomes proposed 'Sausage World' attraction
Plans for ‘Sausage World’, a £4m sausage factory expansion and visitor attraction has been approved by councillors in North Yorkshire.It is understood the expansion plan will create a further 60 jobs.According to various reports, food producer Heck wants to expand its current facility in Kirklington, near Bedale, to move its ...