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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 ...
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NewsSnowbird foods appoints new director
Wholesale sausage supplier Snowbird foods has appointed Helen Swan as commercial director, while a sales development managerial appointment at the company is pending.Helen Swan.Swan will be responsible for overseeing the “proactive ideas team” that forms part of the new product development department and will also be in charge of putting ...
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Charoen Pokphand Foods acquires Westbridge Food Group Limited
Charoen Pokphand Foods-owned subsidiary CPF Investment Limited has agreed to take over UK-based Westbridge Food Group Limited (WFGL), which has recorded total revenue of THB14.73 million and THB173million net profit.The purchase of WFGL will allow CPF to expand its distribution network, as WFGL specialises in sales of meat and ready-made ...
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NewsBBC reduces meat in staff canteen with ‘Meat-free Mondays’
BBC North has decided to launch ‘meat-free Mondays’ at its canteen at its headquarters at MediaCity, in Salford.BBC North has decided to launch 'meat-free' Mondays at its canteen.According to national and regional press, a leaked internal memo to staff reads that the decision was made to “help reduce greenhouse gas ...
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NewsNew speaker announced for Meatup seminars
Organisers of the UK meat industry’s only dedicated trade exhibition, Meatup, have announced that a new speaker has joined the line-up.Kantar Worldpanel's Nathan Ward is the latest industry expert to join Meatup's seminar line-up.Nathan Ward, business unit director for Meat, Fish and Poultry at Kantar Worldpanel, will host the opening ...
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Butcher jailed for £80,000 tax fraud
Birmingham butcher Munir Hussain, 53, has been sentenced to two years’ imprisonment for defrauding £80,000, following an investigation by the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).Hussain pleaded guilty to the offences at Birmingham Crown Court and has been ordered to repay the money he stole within three months or face a ...
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Co-op recalls ham product due to incorrect labelling
Co-op is recalling its Co-op Irresistible Scottish Breaded Ham because it contains wheat (gluten) which is not mentioned on the label.The 120g product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten.No other Co-op products are known to be affected.Food Standards Scotland is ...
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News2 Sisters appoints new recruit to poultry team
Food manufacturer 2 Sisters has appointed Gill Pendergrast as its new Sainsbury’s retail director, reporting to commercial director at the company’s UK Poultry commercial team, Frank Robinson.Gill Pendergrast.Pendergrast is the company’s newest recruit to its UK Poultry’s commercial team and has previously served as commercial controller and head of commercial ...
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NewsConcerns raised over Dunbia job losses
Jonathan Edwards, MP for Carmarthen East and Dinefwr, has written to Lesley Griffiths, Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Rural Affairs, and Ken Skates, Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure, after learning that up to ten people have lost their jobs at Dunbia’s Llanybydder abattoir in Carmarthenshire, Wales.Dunbia has been up ...
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NewsBank of England considering palm oil for new £20 notes
The Bank of England is launching a consultation seeking public opinion on options for the future composition of the £20 note, set to be introduced in 2020, including palm and coconut oil.The Bank of England is launching a consultation for the new £20 note.The decision follows concerns raised after the ...
