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NewsInterfood Technology team to take part in charity challenge
The coming weekend will see four members from the team at Interfood Technology take part in a charity challenge in order to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.Rob Unwin, James Wells, Tom Foran and John O’Hara from Interfood Technology.Rob Unwin, James Wells, Tom Foran and John O’Hara from Interfood Technology ...
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NewsCountry of Origin clarity backed by 81% of Brits
An online survey conducted by YouGov and commissioned by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), has revealed that 81% of UK adults think that online food retailers should provide the same amount of information about the product’s country of origin online as on the food packaging in store.The Red Tractor logo.The ...
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NewsMeat Management Awards is the must do event
The most important and biggest Industry Awards ceremony and dinner in the meat trade calendar is only a few weeks away, taking place on 28th June, and set to attract nearly 500 guests from right across the meat sector.The winners of the Meat Management Industry Awards 2016.The black tie networking ...
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2 Sisters Smethwick poultry plant to close by the end of June
2 Sisters Food Group has confirmed that its poultry processing plant in Smethwick, West Midlands, is set to close at the end of June which will lead to various employment options for its staff.The food group said it has found jobs for 290 of the 630 staff at the site, ...
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NewsPolitics and Brexit dent farmers’ confidence
Farmers’ confidence for the next three years has been hit by an 18-point drop according to a survey by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), with the political landscape being noted as the key driver for the fall, following the UK’s vote to leave the EU.NFU president, Meurig Raymond.NFU’s president, Meurig ...
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NewsFarmgate prices in Scotland enjoy year-on-year growth
Quality Meat Scotland’s (QMS) latest analysis has revealed that farmgate cattle prices in Scotland jumped 13% higher than the same period last year, reaffirming the beef market’s stability over the past two months.Stuart Ashworth, head of Economics Services with QMS.Head of Economics Services with QMS, Stuart Ashworth, attributed the boost ...
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NewsQ Guild names new manager
The Q Guild of Butchers has appointed Claire Holland as its new manager, who will take up the post in the beginning of September.Q Guild's new manager, Claire Holland.Holland has previously worked for Meat & Livestock Commission (MLC), British Pig Executive (BPEX) and AHDB and is currently a member of ...
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NewsAldi and McDonald’s lead the way for animal welfare
It has been revealed that retailer Aldi and fast food restaurant McDonald’s UK are helping to lead the way when it comes to animal welfare, whilst Sainsbury’s remains number one for RSPCA Assured.Aldi has recently beaten three of the UK’s largest supermarkets to become the second largest retailer of RSPCA ...
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NewsPork Farms launches multi-million pack promotion
Pork Farms, the UK pork pie brand, is launching a new multi million pound promotional campaign which will begin in stores in the next few weeks.Pork Farms promotion.The Great Summer Giveaway campaign is one of Pork Farms’ biggest on pack promotions to date.The campaign will see every pack have a ...
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JBS shareholder fined billions in Brazil scandal
J&F Investimentos, the controlling shareholder of meat-packing company, JBS, is to pay a 10.3bn real ($3.2bn; £2.4bn) fine due to its involvement in Brazil’s recent meat corruption scandal.The payments will start in December and it will pay under a leniency deal in two corruption investigations. Prosecutors have stated that the ...
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NewsNOAH calls on Government to safeguard animal health
The National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) has released its animal health manifesto ahead of the General Election on 8th June.With Brexit in the spotlight, the manifesto highlights what is needed for the UK to secure a future as a global centre of excellence for animal medicines and why the ...
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NewsFinalists announced for Britain’s Best Butcher’s Shop award
The four finalists for the 2017 Britain’s Best Butcher’s Shop award have been revealed ahead of the illustrious Meat Management Industry Awards 2017 presentation dinner, which will take place on Wednesday 28th June in Birmingham.Patrick Strainge Butchers in Whitney.The finalists comprise James of Shepperton in Surrey; Grasmere Farm Shop in ...
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NewsBarbeque season sees Tesco increase sales
The latest report from Kantar Worldpanel indicates that supermarket Tesco has increased sales by 1.8% year on year, attracting over 250,000 additional shoppers during the past 12 weeks.The report, published for the 12 weeks ending 21st May, suggests that this increase has been helped by promotions on barbecue foods as ...
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NewsYorkshire poultry firms pay out for equipment misuse
Two Yorkshire-based chicken processors have been ordered to collectively pay nearly £20,000 to bakery equipment company Bakers Basco for using its equipment without consent.Al-Ummah Halal Poultry Ltd of Barnsley and Ijaz Halal Poultry Ltd of Bradford were ordered by the County Court in Barnsley to pay the money to Bakers ...
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NewsEFSA examines slaughter of pregnant farm animals
An investigation by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) into issues surrounding the slaughter of pregnant animals suggests that practical measures should be taken for reducing slaughter in the last third of gestation.According to the EFSA, 3% of dairy cows, 1.5 % of beef cattle, 0.5% of pigs, 0.8% sheep ...
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NewsDanish Crown increases payments to pig farmers
It has been revealed that in the first six months of the 2016/2017 financial year, Danish Crown increased its payments for pigs supplied by farmer owners by almost 15%.Danish Crown has been increasing its payments to pig farmers.This increase is equivalent to DKK 600 million relative to the year before.Danish ...
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NewsOIE grants Scotland negligible risk status for BSE
The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) has welcomed the decision by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) Scientific Commission to grant Scotland negligible risk status for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).OIE has granted Scotland negligible risk status for bovine spongiform encephalopathy.This decision, which suggests that Scotland has minor risk ...
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NewsMeatup 2017 draws to a close after an eventful two days
Meatup 2017, the UK’s dedicated meat industry exhibition, has drawn to a close, and the event’s organisers have reported an enjoyable and eventful two days at ArenaMK, Milton Keynes.The World Butchers' Challenge at Meatup.The Competition Arena in the centre of the hall created a buzz throughout the event and, with ...
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NewsPremier Young Butcher 2017 crowned at Meatup
The knives were out and the chopping blocks were in prime condition on Thursday 25th May as young butchers battled against each other for a coveted national award.Premier Young Butcher 2017, James Gracey of Quails of Dromore.The Premier Young Butcher 2017 competition was held at meat industry exhibition Meatup. The ...
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NewsCo-op commits to providing 100% British lamb
Convenience retailer, the Co-op, has widened its Lamb Farming Group as part of its commitment to providing 100% fresh British lamb all year round. The extended offering, which encompasses its Cambrian Lamb Group, now includes a total of 32 farms from Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Midlands and the South ...
