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NewsTwo butcher’s shops named for not paying minimum wage
Stephen’s Family Butchers Ltd in St Ives and McDowell’s Butchers in Carrickfergus have been named on the HMRC National Minimum Wage underpayment list.It has been reported that Stephen’s Family Butchers Ltd was named because it failed to pay £3,542.90, to three workers.According to HMRC, there has been a record number ...
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NewsInstitute of Meat and Worshipful Company of Butchers Annual Prize-Giving announces winners
The Institute of Meat (IoM) and Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB) Annual Prize-Giving, which is partnered by Meat Management, recognised some of the best in the meat and poultry industry on 21st February.The event celebrates the achievements of butchers and their employees and training providers from across the UK.Keith Fisher, ...
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NewsFSA defends itself against media reports
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has released a statement defending itself against recent media reports when it comes to meat safety inspections.A spokesperson for the FSA said: “Recent media reports of contaminated meat do not give the complete picture on the condition of meat entering the food chain, or on ...
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NewsOrganic meat sales strongest for over a decade
Tesco has reported almost a 13% rise in fresh meat sales in the last year, which the supermarket puts down to its commitment to selling more organic produce. Sales of chicken, lamb chops and steak have all shown evidence of what Tesco describes as ‘the strongest growth in customer demand ...
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NewsBeef product recalled due to traces of listeria
Morrisons is recalling a batch of its Peppered Beef Slices because listeria monocytogenes have been discovered in the product.Routine testing recently carried out discovered the presence of the ingredient in the beef product.The presence of listeria monocytogenes in food is known to cause possible flu like symptoms in those who ...
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NewsNFU calls for clearer online country of origin labelling
Better country of origin labelling must be implemented on more online products, says the National Farmers Union (NFU).The NFU is calling for product labelling to provide more clarity about where products come from.Online shopping is a growing trend and according to food industry research charity IGD, in 2016 the value ...
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NewsMorrisons begins search for local food producers
Retailer Morrisons has begun a search for local food producers, as a new report calls for the UK to be more self-sufficient in food consumption.The initiative ‘The Nation’s Local Foodmakers’ will see Morrisons aim to recruit more than 200 new suppliers from across England, Scotland and Wales in the first ...
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NewsDates announced for NFMFT Spring Roadshow
The National Federation of Meat & Food Traders (NFMFT) will stage a one day event called the Spring Roadshow on 15th March.The event will be hosted at the Windmill Village Hotel in Coventry and will include a barbeque competition.A barbeque competition will take place during the Spring Roadshow.The day will ...
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Bank of England reveals £10 note will still be made from animal fat
The Bank of England has confirmed that despite recent concerns regarding the use of tallow (animal fat) in the polymer £5 bank notes, the new £10 bank notes will also contain it.According to the Bank of England, the £10 notes would be extremely costly to replace and therefore production will ...
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NewsOrigin labelling concerns see Waitrose rebrand lamb products
Waitrose is to rebrand its ‘Waitrose British’ brand, which uses meat sourced from New Zealand, after the retailer was accused of misleading customers.The retailer has also said it will look at the practicalities of using more British lamb in its ready meals.The range, which includes products such as Shepherd’s Pie ...
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NewsNew bird flu case confirmed in Suffolk
A new case of H5N8 avian influenza has been confirmed by Defra at a poultry premises near Redgrave in Suffolk.The case was confirmed on 14th February after laboratory analysis identified the presence of H5N8, the same highly pathogenic strain which has been found in a number of wild and farmed ...
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NewsBeef and poultry volume growth slows, figures reveal
Beef and chicken volume growth has slowed, the latest Meat, Fish and Poultry (MFP) figures from Kantar Worldpanel for the 12 weeks ending 29th January has revealed.According to the market update from MFP, beef and chicken volume growth has slowed due to smaller baskets and lower prices in the market.According ...
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Isle of Man meat plant seeks private investor
The Isle of Man government is seeking a private operator for the island’s meat plant in an effort to make it more competitive and save public money.The plant is currently run by Isle of Man Meats, a cooperative of farmers, and requires an annual government subvention, which in 2016 was ...
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NewsBord Bia looks to drive exports to central Europe
The Republic of Ireland’s Prime Minister Enda Kenny has visited Bord Bia’s new Polish office in Warsaw, as the country looks to drive exports of its food and drink to 11 targeted central European markets.Bord Bia chief executive Tara McCarthy met with Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny at Bord Bia's ...
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NewsGeorge Eustice addresses Brexit at PTF Dinner
The Provision Trade Federation (PTF) hosted its annual black tie dinner on Thursday 9th February at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London.George Eustice speaking at the PTF Dinner.Defra minister George Eustice attended the event, sharing his views on Brexit and the food sector with PTF members.Eustice said: “The Provision Trade Federation ...
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NewsNFU urges Morrisons to be clear on lamb sourcing policies
The NFU is calling on Morrisons to adhere to its 100% British lamb policy when sourcing all of its own products. This comes as a result of the retailer’s promotion of Australian and New Zealand lamb legs branded as Market Deals – owned by Morrisons.The NFU has expressed its concern ...
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News‘Deeply disappointing’; Unite on job cuts at Bernard Matthews
The threat to up to 155 jobs at Norfolk turkey producers Bernard Matthews has been described as ‘deeply disappointing’ by trade union Unite.Bernard Matthews announced this week that it plans to cut up to 90 jobs at the production factory in Great Witchingham in Norfolk as well as around 50 ...
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Butcher fined after worker suffers hand injuries
A butcher based in Bristol has been fined after an employee suffered deep lacerations to one of his hands when working.Bristol Magistrates Court heard how the worker was cutting beef bones on a band saw at the time of the incident when he suffered deep lacerations to his left hand.The ...
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NewsWaitrose set to close five stores
Waitrose has announced the proposed closure of five of its stores, however a plan to open eight new shops during 2017 is set to create almost 600 new jobs.Stores in Hertford (Bircherley Green Shopping Centre), Staines (Two Rivers Shopping Centre), Leek (Portland Street), Huntingdon (St Benedict’s Court) and Cardiff (Queen ...
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NewsNew avian influenza measures could pose 'serious threats' to poultry producers
Defra has outlined its temporary measures to reduce the risk of avian influenza once the current Prevention Zone expires on 28th February, which will pose “serious threats” to free-range poultry producers according to the NFU.From 28th February the government expects to adopt a more targeted approach with mandatory biosecurity measures ...
