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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 ...
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NewsNFU Scotland welcomes M&S’ Scottish lamb pledge
Scottish farmers and crofters have welcomed news that Marks and Spencer has pledged to source and stock 100% Scottish lamb in all its Scottish stores, following an NFU Scotland shelf watch campaign that found a significant amount of imported lamb on some of the retailer’s shelves over Easter week. NFUS ...
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NewsGear up for Meatup
Organisers of the UK meat industry’s only dedicated exhibition, Meatup, are currently adding the finishing touches to the event – which opens its doors in just over one month’s time. Meatup will take place at ArenaMK on 24th and 25th May.The show, taking place at ArenaMK, Milton Keynes, from 24th ...
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NewsRutland Partners denies claims it failed to protect Bernard Matthews pensions
Rutland Partners, former owner of poultry producer Bernard Matthews, has dismissed claims it “deliberately chose not to accept a ‘buyout’ offer” from Boparan last summer, while opting for a pre-pack administration sale.Turkey producer Bernard Matthews was sold in a pre-pack deal.The group hit back against media claims that it chose ...
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Halal chicken factory in court for bakery equipment misuse
Manchester County Court has ordered Bolton Halal Chicken factory to stop using bread baskets and other equipment belonging to Bakers Basco and its membership, in addition to paying £3,000 in costs. According to the court order, Bolton Halal Chicken and its directors, Sajid Ebrahim Dalal and Yusuf Mohamed, could face ...
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NewsFood and farming industry reacts to General Election announcement
Prime Minister Theresa May has announced that there will be a snap general election on Thursday 8th June.Following the news, Meat Management spoke to a selection of meat and agri-food industry experts to hear their views on what the election could mean for the industry.Nick Allen, chief executive of BMPA.Nick ...
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NewsConsumers confused by animal welfare chicken prices and labelling
A survey published by RSPCA Assured has reportedly found that 28% of consumers wishing to buy ethical animal welfare chicken are discouraged by its price and confusion over labelling.The RSPCA Assured scheme covers about 42 million terrestrial farm animals.The research, carried out by Real time Surveys and powered by Gorkana ...
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NewsHaigs Food Hall named best independent business
Q Guild Aberdeen-based butcher Haigs Food Hall has been voted Best Independent Retailer at the Scottish Business Awards Aberdeenshire finals, following a public vote and a series of mystery shop visits.Haigs Food Hall.The win marks the second consecutive year that Haigs has carried off the award, having won the Best ...
