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NewsPastry products recalled by Addo Food Group
Addo Food Group recalls pastry products sold in Tesco, Aldi and Nisa over fears they may contain small pieces of metal wire.The Food Standards Agency has announced that both Addo and the supermarket retailers it supplies, Tesco, Aldi and Nisa, are recalling a number of pastry products including sausage rolls, ...
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NewsMoy Park reports highest poultry production in 75 years
Moy Park has announced a major production milestone, with the company producing six million birds per week for the first time in its 75-year history.Moy Park grower Mark Singleton (left) and Shane McDonald, Free Range Farm Compliance Manager, Moy Park.The company has reportedly increased production by 20% since 2015 and ...
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NewsWomen In Meat Industry Awards – open for nominations!
The Women in Meat Industry Awards 2018 campaign has launched, and nominations are now open. The awards will be presented at a black tie dinner, held on Friday 16th November 2018 at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington, London.The Women in Meat Industry Awards 2018 campaign has launched!If you know ...
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NewsThe Beyond Burger launches in UK
Beyond Meat has launched its plant-protein burger to the UK market and claims it tastes and has the same texture as ground beef.'The Beyond Burger'- Photo: Authentic Food Co.Authentic Food Co. has announced a partnership with Beyond Meat, securing a distribution deal to bring the 'Beyond Burger' to the UK ...
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NewsTulip Ltd appoints Mike Wijnberg as MD of Fresh Division
Tulip Ltd has appointed Mike Wijnberg as managing director of its Tulip Fresh Division.Wijnberg will take on responsibility for the division’s abattoirs and fresh butchery operations across the UK from 1st June 2018.He re-joins Tulip having previously worked for the organisation from 1995 to 2005, initially as a veterinary manager ...
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NewsFirst code of practice for charcuterie producers published
The Guild of Fine Food has published what it states is the UK’s first technical code of practice for artisan charcuterie makers.The Assured Code of Practice for Artisan Charcuterie Production contains detailed advice on developing a HACCP plan and a comprehensive guide.This decision reflects a need for clear regulatory guidelines ...
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NewsConcerns over AHDB’s sale of MLCSL
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) along with other key meat and livestock industry bodies have expressed concerns over AHDB’s planned sale of Meat & Livestock Commercial Services Ltd (MLCSL) to HallMark Veterinary Services.Their concerns were expressed in a joint letter sent to both Jane King, CEO of AHDB and ...
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NewsGlobal beef consumption and production on the up
Global beef consumption and production is up and all is looking strong for the beef complex, according to the latest Rabobank Beef Quarterly report.However, pressures are building in some markets, so the industry must not let complacence creep in.Angus Gidley-Baird, senior analyst – Animal Protein, said: “US weather conditions, low ...
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NewsWinners of 2018 Meat Management Industry Awards revealed
The winners of the 2018 Meat Management Industry Awards were announced on 24th May during a glittering celebratory dinner at Hilton Birmingham Metropole, attended by around 400 guests.The winners of the 2018 Meat Management Industry Awards.British magician and TV presenter Ben Hanlin presented meat manufacturers, supermarkets, industry suppliers, trade organisations, ...
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News‘Cheeky Beef’ £1 million campaign to promote beef thin cuts
A £1 million advertising campaign has been launched which aims to add £6 million to the thin cut steak market.Starting this month and running through the summer, artwork will appear in newspapers, supplements, on billboards near supermarkets and also promoted on social media.Funded by AHDB, ‘Cheeky Beef’ adverts with slogans ...
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NewsMarks and Spencer releases results following store closure news
Retailer Marks and Spencer has unveiled its full year results following the announcement that it is set to close 100 stores by 2022.The retailer reported a 62.1% fall in pre-tax profit to £66.8 million in the year to 31st March.This was linked to a store closure programme, and comes a ...
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NewsTrade partners get behind Meatup
As plans for the meat industry’s very own exhibition are put in place for 2019, show organisers, YPL Exhibitions & Events, have confirmed that 18 major trade bodies are to partner Meatup, which will take place at ArenaMK in Milton Keynes on 30th and 31st October 2019.Visitors enjoying Meatup 2017.The ...
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NewsNew president appointed by Pilgrim’s Pride for Moy Park
Pilgrim’s Pride has announced the appointment of Chris Kirke as president of the company’s Moy Park business unit, succeeding Janet McCollum.Pilgrim’s employs approximately 51,000 people and operates chicken processing plants and prepared-foods facilities in 14 states including the UK, Puerto Rico, Mexico and continental Europe.Kirke brings more than 26 years ...
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NewsCranswick plc shares latest performance
Cranswick plc has announced its audited preliminary results for the year ended 31st March 2018. It is said to be a year of record capital investment, with capital expenditure of £59 million to add capacity, extend capability and drive efficiencies.Key features also include strong organic growth and continued significant investment ...
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NewsCountryside Alliance poll reveals ‘enormous potential’ for game meat market
The Countryside Alliance has commissioned a poll that shows the vast majority of people have never bought game meat in the shops.Results show that 31% of people have never even considered eating game.The polling was undertaken by ORB International on behalf of the Alliance, and found that 85% of people ...
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NewsFar East exports show promise for pork sector
The Asia-Pacific region continues to offer opportunities for the UK pork sector – but industry must continue to work hard to ensure UK products are at the top of the list for importers.That’s according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) which has increased its presence in the Far ...
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NewsBritain is ‘still a nation of bacon lovers’
A survey has revealed that a bacon sandwich is the number one food Brits would choose to eat every day if they felt they could do so.A bacon sandwich is the number one food Brits would choose to eat every day.Online butcher, Great British Meat Company, questioned 2,000 UK adults ...
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NewsPositive earnings result revealed by Danish Crown
Danish Crown has reported increased earnings for the first half of the financial year for 2017/18, something Group CEO Jais Valeur describes as “very satisfactory”.The global market for pork was ‘challenging’ during the first half of 2017/18, and prices have been declining. However, Danish Crown has managed to grow earnings; ...
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NewsABP secures €50 million deal to supply beef to Wowprime
ABP Food Group has secured a three-year agreement valued at €50 million, with Asian restaurant chain Wowprime Corporation, to supply beef to its restaurants across China.ABP, founded by Larry Goodman, is one of Europe’s privately owned agribusiness companies. It is also said to be the largest beef processor in Ireland ...
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NewsWinners of National BBQ Awards announced
On Sunday night, the Q Guild of Butchers announced the winners of its National BBQ Awards at a ceremony held in the Aubrey Park Hotel, Hertfordshire.The competition aims to find the best BBQ products produced by wide members across the following categories:Traditional pork sausage, specialty sausage, traditional burger, speciality burger, ...
