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NewsEU Pig Innovation Group launches
A new project partnering some of the best the pig industry has to offer across the EU has been launched.The EU Pig Innovation Group (EU Pig) is a consortium of pig research, knowledge transfer and producer partners that have formed a network to collaborate, coordinate and share findings from existing ...
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NewsEnvironment secretary meets industry chiefs to explore new markets for meat
Today, environment secretary Elizabeth Truss met with representatives from the International Meat Trade Association (IMTA) to explore new markets to meet growing demands for British meat.Environment secretary Elizabeth Truss.She welcomed the growing global appetite for British meat which last year generated £1.27 billion to the UK economy.As part of a ...
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NewsGreggs reports growth
Greggs, a leading provider of meat products including sausage rolls and pastries in the retail market, has released its fourth quarter trading update, which reveals that total sales for 2015 were up 5.2%.Roger Whiteside, Greggs chief executive.As expected by the company, like-for-like sales growth slowed to 2.3% in the fourth ...
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NewsDunbia ships first Northern Ireland pork to India
Northern Irish meat processing firm, Dunbia, has sent the first shipment of Northern Ireland pork to India following the opening of the market at the end of 2015.Dunbia group chief executive, Jim Dobson (r), and Dunbia executive director, Jack Dobson, pictured with DARD Minister, Michelle O'Neill MLA.The first container arrived ...
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Former NFMFT president Ken Wakelin passes away
National Federation of Meat and Food Traders (NFMFT) life hon vice president Ken Wakelin died on Wednesday 6th January following a short illness.Ken was a member of the NFMFT for six decades, joining the federation’s executive council in 1990 and serving as president in 1997. In acknowledgement of his service, ...
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Outlook Conference to focus on Free Trade Agreements
The impact of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) on the livestock sector’s global competitiveness will be in the spotlight at next month’s AHDB Outlook Conference.The event, taking place on 9th February in Westminster, London, will be hosted by AHDB Market Intelligence (MI) and the three livestock sectors of the AHDB, including ...
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NewsPig cost of production falls 16%
The latest cost of production report, produced by AHDB Pork, showed a fall of nearly 16% in 2014, to £1.39/kg.This compares with the rest of the EU at £1.34/kg deadweight, a 14% decrease in sterling terms compared to 2013.However, the overall average number of pigs weaned per sow per year ...
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NewsAsda buys meat suppliers, Forza AW Limited and Kober Limited
Asda has acquired two of its key meat suppliers, Forza AW Limited and Kober Limited.Asda has acquired Forza AW Limited and Kober Limited.Both businesses are located in Yorkshire. Forza, based in Normanton, produces cooked meats and Kober, based in Cleckheaton, produces bacon. They have been Asda’s sole suppliers since January ...
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NewsAHDB Beef & Lamb shares sheep meat sector export predictions
AHDB Beef & Lamb has stated that a two-pronged approach to developing global market opportunities will remain crucial for the sheep meat sector this year and beyond.AHDB predicts that exports will play a vital role for the sheep meat sector.AHDB Beef & Lamb export manager, Jean-Pierre Garnier, mentioned that maximising ...
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NewsMeat Education Programme launches
AHDB Beef and Lamb has launched its Meat Education Programme, an accessible and free-to-use educational resource for the whole of the meat industry.The Meat Education programme will aim to help the whole of the supply chain enhance their knowledge and understanding and provide them with certification.The comprehensive programme was developed ...
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NewsHCC chairman urges supply chain to put sustainability first
Consumers and retailers, as well as Welsh farmers must strive to put sustainability first in 2016, Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC) chairman, Dai Davies has said.HCC chairman Dai Davies: "“Climate Change is indisputable and we all have our obligations to the reduction of emissions".“Climate Change is indisputable ...
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NewsMeat industry enjoys a successful festive season
Meat Management talked to a number of industry experts to find out how the 2015 festive season fared, and whether turkey is still the nation’s number one when it comes to Christmas dinner. Christmas roast turkey with all the trimmings.Retailers and butchers reported a surge in the sales of ‘non-traditional’ ...
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NewsPulled pork campaign to return to TV screens ????????????
Phase two of AHDB Pork’s Pulled Pork advertising campaign will return to television screens in February and March.The campaign is timed to coincide with key celebratory events, including Valentine’s Day and Mothering Sunday, which AHDB Pork has identified as prime occasions for roasting joints and cuts.The TV schedule will be ...
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NewsPTF director resigns
The Provision Trade Federation (PTF) has announced that Terry Jones has resigned as its director general and will leave the organisation in April. The NFU has also confirmed that it has appointed Terry as its new director general and he will take up the role in April leading the organisation's ...
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NewsManagement buyout at Glendale Foods
Glendale Foods Limited, the Salford based food manufacturing business, has undergone a partial shareholder buyout for an undisclosed sum.Mark Jones (l) and Paul Burkitt (r) have assumed full control of Glendale as Gill and John Mortimer (c) step down.Paul Burkitt, managing director, and Mark Jones, operations director, have assumed full ...
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NewsIndustry stalwart Colin Cullimore dies aged 86
Collin Cullimore CBE, who was best known for heading up the Dewhurst Butchery business during its heyday, has died aged 86. He was also a liveryman and past master of the Worshipful Company of Butchers, a position he held from September 2004 to September 2005.Colin Cullimore, best known for heading ...
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NewsNew Year takeover for ambitious butcher
New Year’s Day saw director Simon Barker take control of Stanforths butchery business in north Yorkshire.Simon Barker, who now owns the Stanforths Butchers outright.Previously a 50 per cent shareholder, Barker has bought butcher Robert Hart’s half share in the business, and now owns the meat production unit at Skipton Auction ...
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Administrators appointed to abattoir and meat processing business, B Riley & Sons
B Riley & Sons, one of the largest independent abattoirsin the north of England, has ceased trading. Administrators from KPMG were appointed before Christmas.The Burnley-based abattoir and meat processing business, which employed 131 people, ceased trading in December after experiencing significant cashflow difficulties. On appointment of the administrators all staff ...
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NewsThe Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers sets fresh goals for 2016
Scotland’s meat wholesalers are aiming to improve end product prices and upgrade the way in which regulatory burdens are applied to the industry by government.Alan McNaughton, president of the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW), commented: “The past 12 months have been tough on prices and challenging in relation to ...
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NewsWhere will 2016 take the meat industry?
As we move into the New Year, Meat Management asks some of our regular magazine contributors how they see 2016 faring for the industry.Jamie Foster: “In many ways 2016 should be a time of great opportunity for our meat industry."Jamie Foster, Meat Management’s Legal Lines columnist, said: "In many ways ...
