All News articles – Page 164
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NewsUK Sausage Week: there's still time to enter 2018's competition
UK Sausage Week is back with a banger from 29th October to 4th November 2018 and now is the time for industry to nominate products for entry into the campaign's annual competition.The winners of the UK Sausage Week 2017 competition.Once again, the week's proceedings will kick-off with the annual competition ...
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NewsAnniversary celebrations for Smithfield Market
A two-day festival celebration has been announced to mark the 150th anniversary of Smithfield Market and the surrounding area.Organised by the Museum of London through Culture Mile, the two-day festival will take place in Smithfield as well as the surrounding streets and lanes around Farringdon across the August bank holiday ...
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NewsAHDB and Defra sign agreement for traceability services
A new agreement has been signed between the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and Defra, setting out how the levy board could develop a new multi-species livestock traceability service for England.The initiative was instigated by industry stakeholders and is set to be rolled out from 2019.The agreement was signed ...
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NewsNestlé signs up to meat chicken welfare pledge
Nestlé is the latest company to commit to an animal welfare pledge for its meat chickens and has been praised by the RSPCA.The business is joining the likes of Marks & Spencer and Knorr who have also signed up to the Better Chicken Commitment, pledging to meet a number of ...
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NewsProject to reduce CO2 in packed meat products
With a shortage in food grade carbon dioxide (CO2) affecting meat businesses, Campden BRI has launched a project for reducing CO2 concentration in modified atmosphere packed (MAP) foods.Three MAP packed foods will be included in the study and chosen by the club members, but these could include meat items such ...
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NewsTulip Ltd unveils sustainability plans
Tulip Ltd has announced commitments to tackling plastic usage and food waste as part of its new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy.The commitments from the Danish Crown-owned manufacturer form a crucial element of its ‘Feeding the World’ programme, which aspires to create a sustainable future for meat in the global ...
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NewsAHDB appoints new Beef & Lamb strategy director
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has appointed Will Jackson as the new sector strategy director for Beef & Lamb.Jackson, who joins AHDB in early September, will play a key role working with the Beef & Lamb Sector Board and operational teams to deliver the organisation’s ‘Inspiring Success’ strategy.Will ...
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NewsRisk of ‘volatility’ in global poultry trade
There is a risk of volatility in poultry feed costs and trade arrangements, according to the latest Rabobank report Poultry Quarterly Q3 2018: Trade Volatility, but Local Markets Bullish.The report states that global poultry trade has become highly volatile, with Brazil very much at the centre of the turmoil.Reports show ...
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NewsQuality Meat Scotland grants Brechin temporary derogation
A decision to grant a temporary derogation from Brechin abattoir has been announced by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).The derogation will allow some pigs which would have been processed at Brechin to be processed at a plant south of the border and remain eligible for the Specially Selected Pork brand.QMS has ...
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News2 Sisters Food Group announces more than 250 new jobs
2 Sisters Food Group has announced a major investment into its Scottish Coupar Angus plant, following funding from the Government-backed Food Processing Marketing and Co-operation Grant Scheme.At least 250 new roles have been created at the 2 Sisters Scottish Coupar Angus plant, near Perth.More than 250 new jobs will be ...
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NewsMarel changes commercial structure as part of global focus
Food machinery giant Marel has announced changes to its commercial structure, with its teams set to be split into two functions: service and global markets.Ulrika Lindberg has been appointed as the executive vice president of service, and Einar Einarsson has been appointed as the executive vice president of global markets.They ...
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NewsChina lifts ban on exports of British beef
China has lifted its longstanding ban on exports of beef from the UK, in a landmark move for British producers estimated to be worth £250 million in the first five years alone.This is more than 20 years after the Chinese government first imposed the ban in the wake of the ...
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NewsWomen In Meat Industry Awards: last chance to nominate!
Nominations for the Women in Meat Industry Awards 2018 close this week – on 1st July – so there is no time like the present for readers to nominate female colleagues, associates and industry friends.The brand new Women In Meat Industry Awards will recognise female meat professionals across a variety ...
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NewsBrechin abattoir in temporary closure due to CO2 shortage
A shortage in food-grade carbon dioxide (CO2) affecting businesses across the UK food industry has resulted in Brechin abattoir temporarily closing.The Brechin plant is run by Quality Pork Ltd (QPL) and Tulip is supporting the site during the shortage of CO2.Tulip has been granted temporary one-week derogation from Quality Meat ...
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NewsUK Sausage Week: product entry now open!
It’s time to enter your sausages into the annual UK Sausage Week competition ahead of the 10th September deadline.Calling all butchers, manufacturers and supermarkets! Do you think you've got award-winning sausages? Now is the time to nominate products and enter them into the UK Sausage Week competition before 10th September.UK ...
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NewsKarro Food Group acquires cooked meat manufacturer TS Bloor & Sons
British pork supplier Karro Food Group has acquired the Leicestershire cooked meats firm, TS Bloor & Sons, for an undisclosed sum.Karro Food Group's Malton site.North Yorkshire-based Karro said the sale was a “highly strategic move” and it plans to use TS Bloor’s skills and expertise along with its supply of ...
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NewsScottish pig industry aims to double value to £500m by 2030
A new strategy for the Scottish pig industry was recently launched at the Royal Highland Show, and has been developed with input from producers, processors and other stakeholders.It identifies three key qualities which describe how Scotland’s pig sector would like to be perceived by 2030 – which is profitable, responsible ...
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News2 Sisters Q3 results ‘in line with expectations’
Boparan Holdings Limited, the parent company for 2 Sisters Food Group, has announced its consolidated results for the 13 weeks ended 28th April 2018.The report shows continued revenue growth, and total sales up 1.8% to £836.7m.Like-for like sales are also up 1.3%, and the company states that a successful disposal ...
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NewsMulti million pound fund to support Welsh meat industry
More than £2 million has been allocated by the Welsh Government to help the meat sector prepare for Brexit.Announced by First Minister of Wales, Carwyn Jones, £2.15 million will be provided to support the development of the red meat sector in Wales.A Welsh lamb dish.The investment is said to aim ...
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NewsBritish Meat Processors Association reacts to CO2 shortage
Following the news that carbon dioxide gas shortages may affect the supply of meat and meat products to UK consumers, the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has voiced its concern.The shortages are said to impact the meat industry because of the knock on effects that can occur further back in ...
