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NewsUK Sausage Week: website and entry form now live
It’s full speed ahead for UK Sausage Week with product-entry now open, a new website now live, new partners on-board, a celebrity ambassador confirmed and a venue booked for the celebration lunch.UK Sausage Week will run from 30th October until 5th November (Bonfire Night) and will open with a celebration ...
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NewsMeat industry comments on UK-US trade negotiations
Following Environment Secretary Michael Gove’s announcement that “under no circumstances” would he allow chlorinated chicken into the UK, industry experts have shared their views with Meat Management on the UK-US trade deal negotiations.Michael Gove.Speaking exclusively to Meat Management, the British Poultry Council’s chief executive, Richard Griffiths, reiterated that “a secure ...
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NewsIndustry celebrates Ian Mackway’s career
Members of the meat and food industry gathered at The Farmers Club, London, yesterday (25th July) to celebrate the career of Raps UK Ltd's general manager Ian Mackway.L to R: Tanya Kuehne, Ian Mackway, Annegret Kuehne, Trish Mackway and Frank Kuehne.Ian made the decision to retire from his role with ...
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NewsLiam Fox downplays chlorinated chicken issue on US visit
International Trade Secretary, Liam Fox, has attempted to downplay the issue of chlorinated chicken imports in a future US-UK trade deal, during his two-day visit to Washington DC.International Trade Secretary Liam Fox.Campaign groups and opposition parties, including the Greens, have voiced their concerns over future trade talks that could see ...
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NewsUK risks facing another horsemeat scandal, says Professor Chris Elliot
Professor Chris Elliot will warn delegates at the Food Fraud, Culture and Modern Catering Processes conference, which is being held this autumn, that the UK is at risk of another horse meat scandal.Professor Chris Elliot.Professor Elliot will say that work still needs to be done to ensure food fraud is ...
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Hilton Food Group sees growth across markets
International specialist retail meat packing business, Hilton Food Group, has provided a trading update for the 28 weeks ending 16th July 2017, which demonstrated continuing growth through additional volumes and close cooperation with retail partners.Hilton’s performance has been in line with the board’s expectations and has also benefitted from the ...
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2 Sisters Red Meat procurement director to leave
2 Sisters has announced that its red meat procurement director John Dracup has decided to step down from his position after 22 years, to pursue his passion for farming, along with other opportunities.Dracup will continue to work with the business until January 2018, when he will be succeeded by Prys ...
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NewsCranswick marks positive Q1 results
UK food producer Cranswick has seen a positive start to the current financial year, according to figures published on its first quarter trading statement for the three months to 30th June.Preston Cranswick Country Foods' internal production line.Revenues in the period were lifted by 27%, compared to the period last year, ...
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NewsTesco first to offer UK-wide same-day delivery
Food retailer, Tesco, has announced that it is extending its same-day online grocery delivery service across the UK, which makes it the first retailer to offer a nationwide same-day scheme.Tesco has become the first retailer to offer nationwide same-day delivery.Tesco previously launched same-day grocery delivery in London and the south ...
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NewsNew wave of support for PGI Welsh lamb from Asda
Politicians and industry figures have welcomed the announcement that Asda will be stocking Welsh Lamb at the butchery counters of 72 of its largest stores.Premium PGI Welsh Lamb will be on sale at Asda counters across England and Wales instore from now through to the autumn. The supermarket’s announcement is ...
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NewsHCC chair looks ahead to future challenges
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales has recently appointed a new chair, Kevin Roberts who has stated that he is up for the challenge that comes with the position.Following his appointment as permanent chairman of HCC, Roberts has outlined the crucial role of the red meat levy body in ...
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Foods Standards Agency clarifies new funding model
Responding to Meat Management’s queries regarding plans that will see food businesses pay for audits, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has attempted to clarify who will be affected and how these changes will come about.According to FSA, the new regulatory regime’s principle that “food businesses should bear the cost of ...
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NewsNational Farmers’ Union reacts to Gove’s ‘Green Brexit’
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) and The National Farmers’ Union Scotland (NFUS) have reacted to Michael Gove’s first speech since his appointment as environment secretary.Michael GoveIn the speech, Gove presented what he calls his vision for a “green Brexit”, in which farmers will get receive governmental funding support “if the ...
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NewsManufacturer denies mixing horsemeat into beef
A UK businessman has denied mixing horsemeat into beef products.Andronicos Sideras, of Dinos & Sons, is currently on trial for conspiracy to defraud. According to the BBC, The Guardian and other national media outlets, Sideras has told the jury that he held and relabelled consignments of horsemeat for a business ...
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NewsPork Farms announces UK board games champion
Pork Farms’ national Board Games Championship is now over and it has found the UK’s best board gamer.The campaign was created in partnership with the Micropub Association and has taken place over the past two years. This year saw over 70 micropubs and hundreds of players take part.Kent micropub, One ...
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News2 Sisters expands Coupar chicken cutting operation
2 Sisters Food Group has announced the expansion of its chicken cutting operation at Coupar Angus, Perthshire, creating 150 new jobs.Cutting line at 2 Sisters' Coupar site.Following the expansion, the processing site will be able to supply more retail packed chicken portions that are reared, processed and packed in Scotland.Russell ...
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NewsTulip meat facility closure threatens 118 jobs
Tulip has announced it has entered into consultation with employees and their representatives over proposals that could result in 118 redundancies at its cooked meats facility in King’s Lynn, Norfolk.Steve Francis.The site is currently employing 750 people and according to Tulip’s newly appointed chief executive, Steve Francis, it has suffered ...
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NewsGear up for the Royal Welsh Show
The Royal Welsh Show will treat this year’s visitors to a packed schedule of activities around the themes of innovation, education and world trade, along with demonstrations from various butchers, when it begins its run on 24th July.Representatives from Family Farms talking about some of their products on HCC’s stand ...
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NewsFarmer fined for feeding meat sandwiches to pigs
The National Pig Association (NPA) has issued strong warnings to producers after a farmer from Halifax was fined £4,000 for feeding his pigs meat sandwiches.Simon John Tallis, 47, of Newlands Road, Warley, Halifax, pleaded guilty to two offences relating to breaches of legislation introduced to cut the risk of foot-and-mouth ...
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NewsEuropean pork prices rise to four-year high
Pork processors in the EU have enjoyed a buoyant 2017 so far, as pork prices have reached the highest levels since 2013, according to research from Rabobank.European pork prices have reached their highest level since 2013, says Rabobank.Tighter supply combined with high demand has reportedly contributed to ascending prices, while ...
