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NewsGovernment appoints AHDB Pork chair
The Government has appointed two new members to AHDB’s board to oversee the organisation’s strategic direction, as well as chair the pork and potato sector board, respectively. Mike Sheldon.Sophie Churchill OBE and Mike Sheldon were chosen jointly by ministers in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Scottish ...
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NewsJason Feeney appointed chief executive of Food Standards Agency
Jason Feeney has been appointed chief executive of the Food Standards Agency (FSA). He has been part of the FSA since joining as chief operating officer in January 2015.FSA chief executive Jason Feeney.Feeney joined the then DHSS as an admin officer in 1981. He spent his early years working in ...
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NewsMoy Park fined after worker crushes hand in machinery
Moy Park Ltd has been fined after a worker was injured at the company’s site in Anwick near Sleaford, Lincolnshire.Lincoln Crown Court heard that an engineer was checking the blades on the cutting line when the machine restarted and he was not able to move his hand away from the ...
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NewsPrimary meat and poultry sees volume growth
Kantar Worldpanel’s latest figures on the Meat, Poultry and Fish market have revealed that beef and poultry have seen a prolonged volume growth, with chicken reaching double digits.1.1 million more shoppers bought steak during the period of 12 weeks ending on 26th March 2017.According to Kantar, Easter is a major ...
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NewsYoung Manager of the Year judging day a success
The judging panel for the Meat Management Industry Awards’ Young Manager of the Year accolade recently gathered at the Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington, for a full day of interviews with the four finalists.The MM Meat Industry Awards' Young Manager of The Year judging panel.The judges were looking for outstanding candidates ...
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NewsTesco reveals strong food performance in 2016/17 preliminary results
Tesco has reported strong preliminary results for this year, with group sales marking a 4.3% increase to £49.9 billion, compared to the year before. Tesco has reported strong food performance in its 2016/17 preliminary results.The group’s like-for-like sales in the UK were up by 0.9% in 2016/17, allowing it to ...
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NewsPoultry to be allowed outside as avian flu risk reduces
The Government has announced that all poultry in England will be allowed outside from 13th April, following the latest scientific evidence and veterinary advice on avian flu.All poultry in England will be allowed outside from 13th April, following scientific evidence on avian flu.According to the UK’s chief veterinary officer, Nigel ...
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News2 Sisters considering closure of Smethwick plant
2 Sisters Food Group has confirmed that it is consulting with staff on a proposed plan to cease production at poultry processing site in Smethwick, putting 630 jobs at risk.2 Sisters Food Group founder and owner Ranjit Singh.The company cites the plant’s “ageing” and the “significant challenges to meet the ...
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RUMA criticises Randox Health’s promotion of Grand National meat testing
RUMA Alliance, which promotes responsible use of medicines in farm animals, has strongly criticised a press release issued by health diagnostics company Randox Health, in which it announced tests on Aintree Racecourse’s meat for antibiotic residues.In its press release, Randox Health, which sponsors the Grand National race, noted that “with ...
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NewsMajor halal slaughterhouse under investigation for animal cruelty
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched an urgent investigation into Malik Food Group, one of Britain’s largest halal slaughterhouses, following an undercover investigation by Animal Aid that reportedly revealed instances of animal cruelty.Animal Aid called for the Government to “introduce mandatory, independently monitored CCTV in slaughterhouses to weed out ...
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NewsFirst IoM trailblazer apprentices sit end-point assessments
After a year of being an apprentice member of the Institute of Meat (IoM), three Walter Smith apprentices are now sitting their final assessments (EPA).Reece Nevard accepting IoM certificate.These assessments mark the end stage of the Level 2 Butchery Standard.The three apprentices in question are Reece Nevard, 20 years old, ...
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NewsRSPCA awarded major grant to support China’s animal welfare
The RSPCA has been awarded a $450,000 (£359,000) grant by US foundation Open Philanthropy Project to support progress in Chinese animal welfare standards over two years.RSPCA has been awarded major grant.The funding will allow RSPCA to work closely with the official International Co-operation Committee of Animal Welfare, which has been ...
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NewsBernard Matthews confirms 128 job losses for staff
Bernard Matthews has confirmed 69 chicken production and 59 managerial job losses at its Norfolk site – and staff are said to have been left feeling ‘betrayed and let down’.Unite, reportedly the country’s largest union, represents about 550 of the 1,400-strong workforce at the production sites at Great Witchingham and ...
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NewsSafety concerns raised over new Quarter Pounder
McDonald’s announced last week that its Quarter Pounder burgers would be made of fresh beef, instead of frozen patties, in most of its restaurants by the middle of next year, in a bid to overhaul its menu and image.A McDonald's store.However, the change has been met with scepticism from food ...
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NewsDunbia And Tyrone Producer Group win Supply Chain Excellence award
Dunbia and the Tyrone Quality Livestock Producer Group (TQL) have been rewarded with the NI Food and Drinks (NIFDA) Award for Supply Chain Excellence for the “creation of a sustainable and profitable supply chain”.Mrs Louise Millsopp, Head of Supply Chain Development for DAERA is pictured presenting the NIFDA Supply Chain ...
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NewsInternational award for sausage cutting machine
The new generation of Inotec sausage cutting machines was recently awarded by Germany’s iF International Forum Design GmbH in Hannover.The Inotec High End Rendering Schneidemaschine WT99.The iF Design Award 2017 has a tradition of over 60 years and every year more than 5,500 products from 59 countries apply for it.The ...
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NewsCoalville butcher’s shop closes after hygiene violations
North West Leicestershire District Council has ordered a butcher’s shop at Coalville to close, following an investigation by Environmental Health Officers that found “unacceptable hygiene practices”.Summerfield Butchers closed on 31st March after an inspection by the Environmental Health Team.Summerfield Butchers closed on 31st March after an inspection by the Environmental ...
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NewsNew poultry awards event announced for 2017
The British Poultry Council has announced a new annual awards event that will take place on 14th September, called the British Poultry Awards 2017.British Poultry Awards 2017 logo.The awards will be made up of 13 categories and will include UK chicken, duck, goose and turkey.The British Poultry Awards will attempt ...
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NewsDawn Meats commended for efficient energy use
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has awarded Dawn Meats with its ISO 50001 certification for its development and implementation of an efficient energy use policy at its Dawn Cross Hands retail packing plant, in South Wales.Dawn Cross Hands retail packing plant.Dawn Cross Hands, which has an annual bill of ...
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NewsQuality Meat Scotland appoints new chief executive
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has appointed Scottish Bakers CEO Alan Clarke as chief executive, replacing ‘Uel Morton who will step down in July 2017, after 11 years in the position. Alan Clarke.Clarke has been with Scottish Bakers for six years, during which the organisation saw a 22% increase of its ...
