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NewsWomen In Meat Industry Awards nominations see strong response
The Women in Meat Industry Awards 2018 campaign is in full swing, with nominations open until 1st July and industry busy putting forward the names of those that they hope to see recognised.With the deadline fast approaching, organisers are urging those that know someone who has brilliant skills, masses of ...
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NewsCampylobacter reduction on track
Some of the UK's major retailers have published their January to March 2018 campylobacter results for fresh shop-bought UK-produced chickens, following tests run by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).Campylobacter is the most common cause of bacterial food poisoning. It is naturally occurring and is found in many animals, most notably ...
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NewsIceland sales increase to more than £3 billion
Despite supply chain problems, Iceland sales have risen 8%. The grocer, which specialises in frozen foods, has also seen an increase in like-for-like sales by 2.3% in the 53 weeks to the end of March this year.However, it says these sales are ‘negative’ against the very strong comparative of 6.4% ...
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NewsUK Sausage Week: back with a banger!
UK Sausage Week is back and will be returning between 29th October and 4th November this year. Following on from 2017’s success, butchers, manufacturers, retailers and associations in the UK will once again host their own sausage events.A variety of events took place throughout the campaign, and the same will ...
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NewsABP turns ‘100% green’
ABP Food Group has announced that it has converted to green electricity at 100% of its UK beef and lamb processing sites.The energy sourcing has been underpinned by the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets’ Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin scheme.ABP states that its UK business now produces more renewable ...
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NewsPositive growth for Tesco
Tesco UK and Republic of Ireland sales are up 3.5% as growth plans are on track, plus UK like-for-like sales are up 2.1% as performance has improved through the last quarter.Group like-for-like sales grew by 1.8% for the 13 weeks to 26th May 2018, representing a tenth consecutive quarter of ...
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NewsPhase one of cutting plants and cold stores review complete
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published an interim update on its cutting plants and cold stores review and outlined the priority areas for phases two and three.On 1st February 2018, FSA and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) announced they would be undertaking a UK wide review of cutting plants and ...
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NewsMoy Park announces multi-million pound investment programme
An investment of over £18 million has been announced for Moy Park’s Lincolnshire facilities.The investment forms part of the company’s ongoing strategic programme which is focused on enhancing operations across its agriculture and processing facilities.This latest announcement from Moy Park follows the opening of a £20 million state-of-the-art hatchery at ...
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NewsBurgers and chicken in major growth
All is looking positive for the meat, fish and poultry (MFP) market, with burgers dubbed the “star performer” of late, while primary and processed meat and poultry returns to growth.This is according to the latest data from Kantar Worldpanel, covering the 12 weeks to 20th May.The MFP markets have seen ...
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NewsConcerns over lack of figures on exports of non-stunned meat
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has raised concerns over the apparent lack of information on UK exports of meat from animals that have not been stunned before slaughter.Latest figures from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) indicate that 22% of sheep and goats (three million) are not stunned before slaughter.This is ...
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News2 Sisters unveils 300 new job opportunities
2 Sisters Food Group has announced 300 new permanent roles, and 20 new apprentices taken on for its site in Willand, Devon.The food group is investing at its Willand factory and expanding operations in order to give it a ‘greater ability to process, cut and pack products for its retail ...
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NewsMeat traces allegedly found in supermarket vegetarian meals
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has begun an investigation following claims that traces of meat were found in food classified as vegan or vegetarian at two major supermarkets.The investigation comes after The Daily Telegraph claimed to have tested ten vegan and vegetarian products at Tesco and Sainsbury's and found meat ...
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NewsPig producers benefit from seasonal price increases
Scottish pig producers are benefitting from the usual seasonal increase in prime pig prices.Despite rising 2.5% over the past month, the current price is still 11 p/kg deadweight tonnage (dwt) lower than last year.This follows pig prices returning to what was described as a more “normal” seasonal pattern in 2017.European ...
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NewsGinsters rebrands its packaging and promotion
Savoury pastry brand, Ginsters of Cornwall, has revealed its new livery and future product development plans.The new livery is rolling out across its range including pasties, slices, sausage rolls and savoury snacks.It includes a refreshed logo and a new design, created using a traditional wood carving technique. Each design tells ...
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NewsAHDB sees increase in pork sales following campaign
Almost half a million more shoppers bought fresh pork during the two phases of AHDB Pork’s £3 million midweek meals campaign.The campaign included prime time TV adverts, shown during autumn 2017 and in January 2018 and featured AHDB Pork products such as pork medallions.Prime time TV adverts showed featured AHDB ...
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NewsBMPA Conference reviews Brexit position and industry outlook
Stationers’ Hall in London was the setting for this year’s annual British Meat Processors Association AGM and conference (BMPA). The AGM which was attended by members only, made way for conference and lunch, with special guests at the conference George Eustice MP, Minister of State for Agriculture, and from the ...
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NewsFSA highlights progress for 2 Sisters Food Group
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published its six month review for 2 Sisters, which is also opening its doors to the public to promote the poultry industry.This comes following the news in September 2017, where workers at 2 Sisters had allegedly tampered with slaughter dates to extend its meat’s ...
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NewsCEO of Tulip Ltd steps down
It has been announced that Steve Francis is stepping down from his position as the CEO of Tulip Ltd.Steve Francis was appointed in September 2016, and since then has led the company in the successful implementation of phase one of a long-term business transformation.It has been announced that Steve Francis ...
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NewsPositive response from NFU to EFRA food and farming report
National Farmers' Union (NFU) president Minette Batters has responded to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) Report which has just been released.The EFRA report was released regarding ‘the future of food, farming and the environment.’The report states that once the UK leaves the EU, the Government plans to ...
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NewsABP to invest £17 million in Scottish site
ABP Food Group has announced an investment of £17m for the planned redevelopment of its Perth processing plant in Scotland.The news follows an additional £3m spent on cold storage and refrigeration facilities on the site over the past year.The redevelopment was announced by Fergus Ewing, cabinet secretary for the Rural ...
