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NewsUK food and farming sector highlights Brexit impact
Representatives of the UK’s food and farming industry have now set out what a successful Brexit means to them, to promote a unified voice to Government from across the food sector.This comes after representatives met at the NFU’s Brexit360 event at its headquarters in Stoneleigh earlier this week to discuss ...
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NewsMeet the World Butchers’ Challenge Team GB Captain
With the World Butchers’ Challenge set to take place next month, we caught up with Team GB Team Captain Tom Wood, of Tom Wood Artisan Butchers, during a recent team practice.Team GB/The British Beefeaters captain, Tom Wood.Q. How did you get into butchery?A. My family run a farm and a ...
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News2 Sisters sites closures risk 900 jobs
2 Sisters Food Group has stated it is to close three poultry sites, putting 900 roles at risk, as part of plans to simplify how it works and invest in areas that can make “the most positive difference” to its UK poultry operations.The company is currently planning to close the ...
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NewsNorthern Irish lamb in ‘great’ position to compete globally
Lamb produced all year round in Northern Ireland has been found to be “as good as” lamb produced in New Zealand, according to a recent report.The study, entitled Benchmarking Northern Ireland Lamb and produced by the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute, investigated the eating quality and acceptability of Northern Irish lamb ...
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NewsFairfax Meadow voluntarily withdraws meat products
Fairfax Meadow has begun the voluntary withdrawal of some of its meat products from its customers in the foodservice sector.This follows unannounced inspections by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) which took place on Thursday 8th February.The unannounced inspections revealed concerns about the procedures and processes ...
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NewsCranswick announces sustainability and environmental initiative
Cranswick has launched a new project consisting of environmental and community pledges, in a bid to become a zero food waste business by 2030 and become an official Friend of Friends 12.3.The Second Nature group sustainability initiative outlines that Cranswick will work in partnership with Courtauld 2025 to deliver its ...
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NewsScottish butcher launches meat challenge for schools
Glasgow butcher S Collins & Son has challenged Stage 3 pupils from three schools in East Dunbartonshire and North Lanarkshire to create a new street food dish using Scottish meat.The challenge was launched on 1st February at Saint Ninian's High School in Kirkintilloch, Our Lady's High School in Cumbernauld and ...
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NewsDB Foods inspection prompts MuscleFood recalls
Food retailer MuscleFood has recalled more than 60 products, following an unannounced inspection by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) of its supplier DB Foods.The recall follows FSA’s concerns about procedures at DB Foods for use-by dates on some products that were reportedly not compliant with legal requirements.Beef Lasagne from MuscleFood ...
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NewsUS antibiotic levels feared to set back UK-US deal
The use of antibiotics in US farming is alleged to be five times higher than in UK production, according to an investigation by the Alliance to Save our Antibiotics.The figures, discussed at a conference at the Royal Society of Medicine in London, have reportedly shown that antibiotic use in the ...
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NewsWinners crowned at Smithfield Awards
Hosted by broadcaster and food expert, Nigel Barden, the Q Guild of Butchers’ annual Smithfield Awards took place yesterday (7th February) at Stationers’ Hall, London.Nigel Barden hosted the Smithfield Awards 2018.The Smithfield Awards have been running for more than three decades and are widely regarded as one of the meat ...
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NewsFoot and mouth disease exercise planned
Governmental departments in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are working together to run a national foot and mouth disease simulation exercise, despite the low risk of the disease arriving in the UK.Exercise Blackthorn, planned by the Animal and Plant Health Agency, Defra, Scottish Government, Welsh Government and the Department of ...
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NewsSheep and goat meat among sectors to receive EU funding
The European Commission has agreed to give additional funding of €169 million to promote EU agricultural products throughout the world, including sectorial funding towards programmes to promote consumption for sheep and goats.The commission has budgeted €2 million for promotions and information campaigns increasing consumption of goat and sheep meat by ...
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NewsThe Black Farmer unveils royal wedding sausage
The Black Farmer is adding a new special edition sausage to its range, in celebration of the upcoming royal wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.The celebration sausage is part of the Black Farmer’s Daughter sub-brand. The packaging features founder Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones’s mixed-race daughter, Scarlett, and pays tribute to the ...
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NewsDanish Crown processed pork wins China exports deal
Danish Crown sausages, salami/pepperoni and canned products have been given the green light to be exported to China, following several years of talks between China and Denmark.The agreement will see two factories owned by Tulip Food Company, Danish Crown Group’s subsidiary, export and sell to both the retail trade, online ...
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NewsLevy bodies agree on £2 million joint red meat programme
The red meat levy bodies in England, Scotland and Wales have announced a major programme of joint activities to support the sectors through a £2 million ring-fenced fund of AHDB red meat levies.The agreement by the AHDB, Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) and Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) ...
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NewsRussell Hume site allowed to resume production
Russell Hume’s Liverpool site has been allowed to resume production, after assurances that its food safety management system met the legal requirements were satisfied, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has announced.Having lifted the enforcement action preventing Russell Hume from processing and distributing meat products, the business will be allowed to ...
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NewsWomen In Meat Industry Awards gathers pace on special anniversary day
On the day of the 100th anniversary celebrating when women first got the vote in the UK, YPL Exhibitions & Events, organisers of the new Women In Meat Industry Awards, have confirmed two more category partners have joined the initiative, and that celebrity chef Lesley Waters is to co-host the ...
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NewsScottish Minister opposes ban on live animal exports
Scottish Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing has warned that a potential ban on live exports of animals would do “substantial harm” to Scottish livestock, declaring he would not support it.Ewing’s comments follow last week’s reports that the Government is “seriously considering” a ban, according to Chipping Barnet MP, Theresa Villiers, ...
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NewsSheep splitting regulations to provide more clarity
Abattoir owners in the UK could be allowed to use a cut-off date to determine the age of sheep, following a vote by the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed (SCoPAFF), which allows EU member states greater clarity on sheep going into the food chain.According to the National ...
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NewsCutting plants and cold stores review announced
An industry-wide review of meat cutting premises and cold stores is set to be undertaken by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland, in the wake of non-compliance issues identified at cutting plants operated by 2 Sisters Food Group and Russell Hume.The review will be established later this ...
