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NewsCalls for a new approach to food voiced at City Food Lecture 2017
The need for a new approach to food production, and an urgent need for people to reconnect with their food, were the key themes of the City Food Lecture 2017.The lecture, which took place on 21st February, was prepared by Chris Elliott, the professor of food safety, and founder of ...
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NewsGive farmers a more certain future, urges NFU
The NFU president has called on Secretary of State Andrea Leadsom to clarify government commitments to one of the most affected sectors post-Brexit – farming.NFU president, Meurig Raymond.In his opening speech at the NFU Conference, Meurig Raymond highlighted three areas the government needs to take action on if Brexit is ...
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Bidfood; new name for Bidvest Foodservice
Bidvest Foodservice has announced that it will be trading under the new name of Bidfood from 3rd April.The change follows the separation of the global Bidvest Foodservice businesses from the Bidvest Group, when it listed independently on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in May last year.The listing meant that Bidvest Foodservice ...
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NewsCut the use of unnecessary antibiotics, says Leadsom
Andrea Leadsom, MP and Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, spoke at the National Farmers Union Conference on 21st February, and outlined her priorities for the food and farming industries.This included the government’s views on antibiotic use.Andrea Leadsom, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.At ...
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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 ...
