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NewsIt’s almost time to ‘Meatup’
With Meatup, the only exhibition dedicated to the UK meat industry, a matter of weeks away, the show’s organiser Emma Cash spoke to Meat Management about what visitors can expect from the event.Meatup show organiser Emma Cash.Cash said: “The team at YPL Exhibitions is really excited as we head towards ...
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News2 Sisters reveals £27.5m south west investment
2 Sisters has revealed that a £27.5 million investment in its south west supply chain last year helped it grow by a third to more than a million birds a week.Local MP and Efra select committee chairman, Neil Parish, pictured with organic grower, Mark Persey, during his farms visits.Expansion plans ...
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NewsFarming company fined for irresponsible disposal of chicken
Newark farming company Germany Farms Ltd has been fined £2,000 for the irresponsible disposal of around 10,000 chicken carcasses on woodland in Nottinghamshire last year.Germany Farms Ltd has been fined for the irresponsible disposal of around 10,000 chicken carcasses.The court heard that the Norwell-based business buried the broiler chickens on ...
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NewsScottish avian influenza prevention zone scrapped
The Scottish Government has lifted the avian influenza prevention zone, which will remain in force on shows and gatherings of poultry, waterfowl and game birds until 15th May, when a new general licence will be introduced.The Scottish Government has lifted the avian influenza prevention zone.The prevention zone required bird keepers ...
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NewsFrontmatec acquires Accles & Shelvoke
Global supplier of customised equipment, solutions and software for the red meat industry, Frontmatec, has agreed to take over captive bolt stunning tools manufacturer, Accles & Shelvoke Ltd.Accles & Shelvoke general manager, Joe Holland.Frontmatec’s deal with Accles & Shelvoke is expected to support the latter’s growth and development of new ...
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NewsObituary: Peter Martinelli MBE
Meat Management is sad to record the death of Peter Martinelli MBE who passed away at his home in Tenerife on Thursday 27th April aged 87.Peter Martinelli MBE pictured in 1992.One of the outstanding characters of the UK meat industry, Peter was best known as a Smithfield market trader, and ...
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NewsFood Standards Scotland condemns animal welfare breaches
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has strongly condemned the 706 animal welfare breaches that were reported during the 20-month period from 1st May 2015 until 31st January 2017, reiterating it does not tolerate animal cruelty.According to FSS, approximately a quarter of the reported breaches, or 181 cases, occurred in abattoirs, with ...
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NewsNottinghamshire bacon sellers sentenced for fraud
The owners of Barn Bacon Limited have been sentenced to a combined suspended imprisonment of three years and seven months for fraudulent activity, after selling EU-sourced bacon, which was labelled free-range and locally produced. The owners of Barn Bacon Ltd were found to have falsely labelling bacon products.The two businessmen, ...
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NewsBeef prices expected to deflate in 2017
Global beef prices have been forecast to decline by 7-8% in 2017 in major producing countries, including the USA, according to independent research from global analyst Informa Agribusiness Intelligence.Global beef prices are forecast to decline by 7-8%.The forecast downwards development of prices comes as wholesale beef prices in 2016 peaked ...
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NewsTeknomek shows its support for Meatup
Stainless steel equipment and furniture manufacturer Teknomek will be providing up to 12 stainless steel poly top tables for the upcoming Meatup show on 24th and 25th May at ArenaMK in Milton Keynes.Teknomek will provide up to 12 stainless steel poly top tables for the upcoming Meatup show on 24th ...
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NewsCrawshaw Group enters partnership with 2 Sisters
Ranjit Singh Boparan is expected to become a “significant shareholder” in Crawshaw Group plc following the launch of a “transformational supply chain partnership” between the company and 2 Sisters Food Group.Ranjit Singh.The initial three-year supply agreement allows Crawshaw to acquire fresh meat and other products from 2 Sisters and, according ...
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News“Jogging Farmers” raise almost £31,000 at London Marathon
A team of five runners, most of which come from the meat and farming sector, completed the London Marathon last week, raising almost £31,000 for Farm Africa.Stuart Roberts at the London Marathon.Beef farmer and British Meat Processors Association consultant, Stuart Roberts, was accompanied by friend and neighbour Jamie Burrows and ...
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NewsBig Four could regain market share from discounters
Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons could regain market share back from discounter supermarkets, by making improvements in products range and customer service, argues a report by retail consultancy Newton.Newton has reportedly documented a “huge gap between shoppers’ perception of the discounters and reality”.The study called ‘Beating the Discounters’ argues that ...
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NewsWHO calls for lift of all EU beef bans after China relaxes French embargo
The World Health Organization (WHO) has demanded that “all bans and restrictions in place for EU beef products worldwide be lifted as soon as possible”, following China’s decision to partially lift an embargo on imports of French de-boned beef.China has decided to partially lift a ban on French de-boned beef.The ...
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Meat Technology Ireland initiative launched
The Irish Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Marcy Mitchell O’ Connor TD, and Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD have launched a strategic research and innovation base in beef and sheep meat processing in the country, called Meat Technology Ireland (MTI).The initiative is an €8.1 ...
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NewsScottish Association of Meat Wholesalers appoints new president
Frank Clark, sales director at 2 Sisters Food Group red meat Scottish division, McIntosh Donald, has been named president of the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW). Frank Clark.Clark took over from Allan Jess, who retired as the association’s president at its annual meeting in Glasgow on 22nd April.In addition, ...
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NewsMini-roast takes centre stage during Great British Beef Week
The focus at this year’s Great British Beef Week (taking place this week) is the mini-roast, and Ladies in Beef (LIB) and the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (R.A.B.I) are working hard to champion Red Tractor Assured British beef.Ladies in Beef (LIB) is teaming up with R.A.B.I to stage a host ...
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NewsLDC completes Addo Food Group buyout
Private equity firm LDC has agreed on the secondary acquisition of UK-based chilled savoury pastry producer Addo Food Group for an undisclosed amount, in what has been described as “one of the most high-profile deals in the East Midlands this year”. Addo produces a variety of ranges, including sausage rolls, ...
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NewsRed meat production triumphs in Wales
A bulletin produced by the Welsh Government has revealed that the Welsh sheep and cattle sector enjoyed a buoyant year in 2016, with the combined value of their output having represented the highest share of Welsh agricultural output, at 44%.According to the statistical report, the sector saw improved prices during ...
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NewsIan Mackway leaves Raps
After 28 years’ service, Ian Mackway of Raps UK has confirmed that he has left the business.Ian Mackway has stepped down from his role with Raps.Ian’s story with Raps began in 1988 when he responded to an advertisement for a new business opportunity.RAPS Gmbh & Co. KG, a successful European ...
