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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 ...
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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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NewsButcher Peter Imison retires after six decades in the industry
Peter Imison, of Peter C. F Imison’s Butcher in Hull, will retire on 2nd April from a career in the meat industry spanning more than 60 years.Peter Imison, pictured when he was President of the National Federation of Meat and Food Traders.As he retires, Peter’s butchers’ shop – which he ...
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NewsUK butcher sets sights on prize at Dutch competition
A North of England butchery business, Kitson & Sons Butchers, is to become the first in the UK to take part in Holland’s premier Easter prime cattle showcase, Paasvee 2017, and the owner has his eyes set on the title prize.Anthony Kitson.Anthony Kitson, who runs three butcher’s shops in North ...
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NewsSausages and burgers top 2016’s barbecue season
Beef burgers and sausages came first at people’s barbecuing preferences last summer, with each taking a 27% share of barbecue occasions, according to figures provided by Kantar Worldpanel.Beef burgers and sausages topped people’s barbecuing preferences last summer.Last year’s barbecue occasions marked, however, a dramatic decrease in chicken consumption, which saw ...
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NewsMeat industry reacts to the triggering of Article 50
As Prime Minister Theresa May signs the letter triggering Article 50, various food and farming industry experts speak to Meat Management and offer their views on the two years ahead.British Poultry Council (BPC)Richard Griffiths, chief executive of the British Poultry Council.BPC chief executive Richard Griffiths said: “All food and farming ...
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NewsMorrisons to shorten payment terms for smaller suppliers
Morrisons has announced changes to its payments terms for small resale suppliers, along with the launch of a free supplier portal, in a bid to simplify buy and sell procedures.Morrisons is changing payment terms for all small suppliers.From 1st April, around 3,000 resale suppliers, whose business with the supermarket chain ...
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News2 Sisters unveils quarterly results
Boparan Holdings, owner of 2 Sisters Food Group, has announced a 5.2% year-on-year increase on total sales for the second quarter of 2016-17, compared with the same period last year.2 Sisters Food Group chief executive Ranjit Singh.The company says that the increase is in line with expectations.According to the report, ...
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NewsBrazil suspends more plants amid corruption scandal
Brazil has suspended production on three more food processing plants, in the aftermath of an investigation into alleged corruption of its meat industry.Brazil has suspended three more food processing plants.All three plants ordered to close are in the Parana state, which appears to be at the heart of the scandal, ...
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NewsDawn Meats announces sustainability targets
Beef and lamb supplier Dawn Meats has published its first CSR report, in which it outlines its 2025 goal of becoming Europe’s most sustainable meat company.Dawn Meats chief executive Niall Browne and Group head of CSR David O'Flynn launching the company's first CSR report.The report indicates that this goal hopes ...
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Cleone Foods recalls patties
Cleone Foods has issued a recall on two of its patty products, after it was found they do not contain the wording “use by” with the date code information that indicates the date by which the products can be safely consumed.Products affected include the Island Delight Jerk Chicken flaky Patties ...
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NewsTesco fined by Serious Fraud Office for overstating profits
To avoid prosecution for overstating its profits by £326million, Tesco has agreed to pay a £129million fine, the Serious Fraud Office revealed today.Tesco PLC has announced that its subsidiary, Tesco Stores Limited, has in principle reached a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) with the UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO) regarding historic ...
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NewsCapVest to acquire Karro Food Group from Endless LLP
CapVest Partners LLP has announced the proposed acquisition of Karro Food Group, which previously belonged to Endless LLP.Karro Food Group is a leading supplier of British pork to the retail, trade and foodservice industries.Karro Food Group's Malton site.The deal is subject to normal closing conditions and approval from the Competition ...
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NewsPig prices strengthen after weak start to the year
Farmgate pig prices have strengthened following a period of downwards seasonal pressure in the early weeks of 2017, according to analysis by Quality Meat Scotland’s (QMS) economics services team.The GB Standard Pig Price (SPP) began the year by sliding slightly in seven out of the first eight weeks and, as ...
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Trade bodies outline pre-Brexit priorities to Government
A coalition of leading trade bodies has issued a joint statement to the Secretary of States and Ministers at various Government Departments highlighting the core objectives and priorities for the UK’s trade policy, prior to the triggering of Article 50 that is expected next week.The coalition, consisting of the British ...
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NewsMarks and Spencer recalls chicken soup
Marks and Spencer has issued a recall on its chicken and vegetable soup 600g as a precautionary measure, following a taint caused by a possible chemical contamination.M&S has recalled its chicken and vegetable soup.According to the notice, the affected item will have a Unique Product Code of ‘00711135’ and a ...
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NewsSarval to invest £8m in Nottingham processing facility
Pet food market supplier of protein ingredients Sarval has announced an £8 million upgrade project to its animal by-product (ABP) processing facility in Nottingham, in a bid to ensure the “highest possible end-product quality”.Sarval supplies protein ingredients to the pet food market.The investment will see the construction of a purpose-built ...
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NewsCopa and Cogeca call for action against Brazilian meat imports
Copa European Farmers and Cogeca European Agri- Cooperatives have sent a letter to the EU Commission to call for stronger action against Brazilian meat imports to the EU following the recent export scandal.Speaking in Brussels, Copa and Cogeca secretary-general, Pekka Pesonen, said: “It is not acceptable to have these kind ...
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NewsAHDB appoints first halal manager
AHDB Beef & Lamb has appointed Awal Fuseini as its new halal sector manager.AHDB's halal manager, Awal Fuseini.Fuseini will oversee all of AHDB’s halal work, cooperating with processors, certification bodies and retailers, as part of the organisation’s coordinated plan to improve understanding of the halal marketplace in the UK and ...
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NewsNFU and Defra hold constructive talks ahead of Brexit
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has reassured representatives from the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) over the future for UK farming, ahead of the country’s negotiations to exit the EU.NFU president, Meurig Raymond.As Article 50 is expected to be triggered next week, Defra Secretary of State, Andrea ...
