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News‘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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NewsFarewell 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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NewsPlans 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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NewsPackaging 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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NewsNew 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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NewsAddo 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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NewsGovernment 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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NewsDelayed 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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NewsAwards 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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NewsNSA 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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NewsYorkshire 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 ...
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News‘Catastrophic impact of a no-deal Brexit’ – Trade Bodies
The meat and wider food industry has warned of the "catastrophic impact of a no-deal Brexit" in a letter to the Defra Secretary of State, Michael Gove, which was signed by over 30 meat and food trade bodies.Environment secretary, Michael Gove.The letter which was endorsed by meat industry organisations such ...
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NewsPrime pig prices follow ‘seasonal trend’
Farmgate prime pig prices are said to be following ‘traditional seasonal decline’, with producer prices dipping slightly since the start of the year, according to the latest market analysis by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Stuart Ashworth, Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) director of Economics Services.GB prices are 6% lower according to Stuart ...
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NewsProject aims to ensure high quality for Welsh Beef
A new research initiative, The BeefQ Project, is aiming to enhance the Welsh beef industry’s reputation, and increase the eating quality and value of production.HCC’s Deanna Jones and Eleri Price assess beef carcases as part of the BeefQ project training.The three-year project aims to not only increase the eating quality ...
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NewsCall to ban slaughter without pre-stunning is challenged
Following calls from the RSPCA and the British Veterinary Association (BVA) for the UK Government to repeal a legal exemption that permits animals to be slaughtered without pre-stunning, leading figures from two Halal organisations have responded.The RSPCA and BVA claim the lack of pre-stunning is causing “unnecessary pain and suffering”.As ...
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NewsBritish meat sector in force at SIRHA
Meat promotion bodies AHDB, QMS and HCC joined forces at Sirha in Lyon recently which took place between 26th and 30th January – J P Garnier reports.Joint AHDB-HCC-QMS stand at Sirha, Lyon.The highly regarded gastronomy event takes place every two years and is attended by more than 200,000 visitors with ...
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NewsApprentice collaboration for sustainable future – butchers needed!
To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, Aubrey Allen, the well-known and award winning National Catering butcher, is hosting and facilitating an event for apprentice farmers, butchers and chefs on 8th March in Coventry. A group photo from last year's event.Starting at 9.30am and finishing at 2.30pm, the day includes lunch and ...
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NewsJoint call to end non-stun slaughter
The RSPCA and the British Veterinary Association (BVA) have joined forces to call on the UK Government to repeal a legal exemption that permits animals to be slaughtered without pre-stunning, causing what they describe as “unnecessary pain and suffering”.BVA and the RSPCA urge the UK Government to change its slaughter ...
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NewsNo deal Brexit concern for food safety
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has expressed serious concern about the potential of a no deal Brexit compromising food safety standards, and believes it could affect public health.A no deal would mean lorries will be able to drive straight off ferries and Channel Tunnel trains without making customs ...
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NewsQ Guild announces new member
A retail butchers’ business that can be found located in a popular local farm shop, has been recently approved as a new member of the Q Guild of Butchers.The Albion Farm Shop offers a butchery counter, managed by head butcher Kyle Mottram.The Q Guild boasts a membership of some of ...
