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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 ...
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NewsSlaughtering and meat packaging affected by carbon dioxide shortage
A food grade carbon dioxide (CO2) shortage is set to have a major impact on the UK meat processing and manufacturing industry.The UK has been hardest hit by the lack of food grade liquid CO2 - with only one major producer operating. According to the publication Gasworld the supply situation ...
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NewsScottish red meat industry seeks Brexit clarity
Stuart Ashworth, head of economics services at Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), has expressed the need for Brexit clarity speaking at the launch of QMS's new Scottish Red Meat Industry Profile.Ashworth has said that two years on from the referendum there is now an urgent need for clarity to allow businesses ...
