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NewsJean-Pierre Garnier to step down as AHDB head of livestock exports
AHDB's head of livestock export trade development, Jean-Pierre Garnier, has decided to leave his role, after 13 years with the levy board.Jean-Pierre Garnier.Known to many in the industry as JP, he will leave his position in January, after having played a “key role in helping steer the beef industry through ...
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NewsReaction to UK Sausage Week continues to grow
A myriad of companies have contacted the organisers of UK Sausage Week for posters and artwork to get behind the 2017 campaign, which runs from 30th October to 5th November.The best two sausages in 13 categories covering traditional and innovative types will be recognised during a celebration lunch on 30th ...
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NewsBeef and lamb exports from Scotland exceed £80m
The value of exports of beef and lamb from Scotland has increased to over £80 million in the past year, up by 9% in value, according to the results of the annual exporters’ survey conducted by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Speaking at food trade show Anuga, in Cologne, QMS’s chairman, Jim ...
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NewsLamb promoting campaigns impacting demand
Prime lamb prices have shown signs of firmness over the past week, according to Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), after falling during the previous four weeks, indicating demand in the wholesale market on the back of lamb campaigns.Prices rose by 7p/kg liveweight, taking the average price back in line with prices ...
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NewsHCC awarded £1.5m funding for export development
Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths AM, announced that Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is set to be awarded £1.5 million to focus on exports.The announcement, made during the HCC reception at food tradeshow Anuga, in Cologne, noted that the funding has been awarded ...
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NewsNPA reasserts dangers of feeding food waste to pigs
The National Pig Association (NPA) has warned all pig keepers of the potential danger of feeding waste food to pigs.NPA chief executive, Zoe Davies.The warning comes after a comment was openly made by Channel 4’s Great British Bake Off judge, Prue Leith, during an appearance at the Henley Literary Festival ...
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NewsFood Standards Agency expands 2 Sisters investigation
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) have expanded their ongoing investigation into practices at 2 Sisters Food Group to include two additional poultry plants.In a newly released statement, FSS said: “Food Standards Scotland continues to work closely with the Food Standards Agency in relation to the ...
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NewsTesco CEO discusses supermarket’s response to 2 Sisters allegations
Tesco’s chief executive, Dave Lewis, has stood behind the retailer’s decision to suspend orders from 2 Sisters Food Group’s West Bromwich site following allegations regarding the manufacturer.Dave Lewis.Speaking to an ITV journalist this week, Lewis defended the retailer’s decision to suspend orders from the factory after its rivals, including Marks ...
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NewsTesco reports sales increase and strong meat performance
Tesco sales rose for the seventh consecutive quarter, by 3.3% to £25.2 billion in the first half of 2017/18, with volumes within its core fresh food business having grown by 1.5%, thanks to continued “strong performance” within its meat categories.Like-for-like sales were also up by 2.1% in the second quarter ...
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NewsThe UK Sausage Week Preview is here
The official UK Sausage Week Preview, published by Meat Management magazine, is now available to read, search and share.Included within the October edition of Meat Management magazine, from page 29 to 56, the preview offers an array of information on the UK sausage sector’s trends and recent performance, a selection ...
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NewsMichael Gove indicates changes to live export of animals
Speaking at a Conservative party conference, Environment Secretary Michael Gove recently claimed that leaving the European Union’s single market could mean “restricting the live export of animals”.Michael Gove.Reiterating his position for the UK to deliver a ‘Green Brexit’, Gove highlighted that “outside the European Union’s single market, we can improve ...
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NewsDawn Meats and Dunbia deal complete
A merger between Dawn Meats and Dunbia has been cleared by regulators, allowing the businesses to establish a joint venture in the UK, comprising the UK operations of both organisations.Pictured (L-R): Jim Dobson and Niall Browne.The combined businesses now trade as Dunbia and are managed by former Dunbia CEO Jim ...
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NewsABP and Fane Valley cleared to acquire joint control of Linden Foods
The European Commission has cleared the acquisition of joint control over Linden Foods by ABP Food Group and Fane Valley unconditionally, following a broad investigation in the markets where the activities of the companies overlapped.ABP Ellesmere retail processing production. (Photo Credit:©Stonehouse Photographic.)Under the EU Merger Regulation, the Commission has cleared ...
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News2 Sisters Food Group suspends operations at West Bromwich plant
2 Sisters Food Group has announced it has decided to temporarily suspend operations at its West Bromwich site, following allegations reported by the Guardian and ITV.A 2 Sisters promotional image (Photo is not from ITV/The Guardian’s investigation).Responding to the claims on the Guardian/ITV footage, 2 Sisters Food Group said it ...
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NewsChicken retains performance as pork returns to growth
Pork is returning to both value and volume growth, while fresh processed poultry continued its upward march, according to the latest figures from Kantar Worldpanel for the 12 weeks ending 10th September.The fresh primary category is still seeing volume decline, despite an increase in value, with beef volumes being down ...
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News2 Sisters responds to undercover ITV/Guardian investigation
An undercover reporter working at a 2 Sisters Food Group site in the West Midlands has allegedly witnessed a series of food safety breaches. The supplier, which works with most of the UK’s major supermarkets, has stated it is “viewing these allegations extremely seriously”.Ranjit Singh Boparan, owner of 2 Sisters ...
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NewsSainsbury’s former head of agriculture joins Red Tractor
Sue Lockhart, Sainsbury’s former head of agriculture, has been announced as the new head of assurance at Red Tractor Assurance.Lockhart will join the body on 2nd October, after a career with Sainsbury’s since 2013.Her “wealth of experience spanning food technology, regional sourcing, innovation and sustainability” will see her take a ...
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NewsCrawshaw Group reports increased revenue
Crawshaw Group has seen progress made in the first half of its financial year with increased revenue, despite losses in like-for-like sales.Noel Collett.Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation came at £0.2 million in the 26 weeks ending 30th July, down from £0.3 million in 2016, and gross margin peaked ...
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NewsMeat products shine at FMT Food Awards judging
The Food Management Today Industry Awards product judging at Harper Adams Regional Food Academy took place this week and the judges reported a myriad of high quality meat products.Keith Fisher and Emily Ansell Elfer judging products for the Food Management Today Industry Awards.The winners and finalists are now being selected, ...
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NewsHCC teams up with AGA to showcase PGI Welsh lamb
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) and manufacturing company, AGA, have recently been offering their expert help to consumers across the UK on how to get the best out of slow cooking with versatile meat, such as lamb.The promotion is part of HCC’s work in the UK domestic ...
