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NewsPork purchase intent up 6% following Love Pork campaign
AHDB has revealed that following an analysis of its pork marketing campaign, it witnessed a 6% increase in purchase intent.
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NewsPrime Minister makes Defra appointments
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has appointed Former Shadow Minister Daniel Zeichner MP as Minister of State for Defra.
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NewsSusan Jebb to remain FSA chair as Government approves extension
Chair of the Food Standards Agency Susan Jebb has confirmed that she will remain as chair.
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NewsAvara Foods uses 'greener' alternative to CO2
UK poultry supplier Avara Foods has partnered with RenEco to utilise a 'greener' alternative to CO2, with poultry manure being used to generate energy and create commercial-grade CO2.Avara Foods has reportedly stayed ahead of its Science Based Targets trajectory.Moving away from traditional production methods, Avara has partnered with RenEco to ...
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NewsNew Government must provide clarity on vet controls "as a matter of urgency"
Members of the meat sector have commented on the arrival of the new Labour Government following the results of the General Election. Organisations have called for additional support to industry, as well as clarity on border controls and EU labelling. Steve Reed OBE has been appointed Secretary ...
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NewsUniversity of Reading purchases farm to advance livestock research
A 635-acre farm site has been purchased by the University of Reading as part of its plan to invest in research areas for agriculture and food.The farm will build on existing agriculture research, which includes research that looks at the health and welfare of farmed livestock.Tanners Farm in Farley was ...
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NewsScotch red meat promoted across Bauer radio network
Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb and Specially Selected Pork will be promoted across Scotland on Bauer radio network as part of a partnership with Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Presenter Grant Thomson with Kirsty MacDonald, QMS Marketing Manager, and the MacDougall family at Kilmacolm Farms.The initiative will aim to inspire people in Scotland ...
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NewsCountryfile spotlights ABP PRISM 2030 initiative
Food processor ABP Food Group was joined by BBC Countryfile presenter Adam Henson to highlight ABP's sustainability initiative during the programme.L-R: Phil Hambling, ABP; Adam Henson of Countryfile; Andrew Macleod, Bromstead Farm; and Liz Ford, ABP.Henson explored the details of the 'Programme for the Improvement in Sustainability of Red Meat ...
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NewsQuorn claims "blended meat" product will reduce meat consumption
Manufacturer Quorn has launched a "blended" meat product, a combination of Quorn alternative meat and real meat, which it claims will reduce meat consumption amongst consumers.Quorn produces meat alternatives like its savoury eggs, Quorn mince and Quorn pieces.Quorn said it had worked with customers to create a product that was ...
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NewsTurner Price acquired by Bidcorp UK
Wholesaler Turner Price has been acquired by the independent buying group arm of Bidcorp UK, Caterfood Buying Group.Turner Price supplies butchery meat to its customers, along with dairy and fresh produce.Turner Price has become the eighth member of the group and began operation under Caterfood Buying Group as of 1st ...
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NewsObituary: John Stone MBE
Master butcher, founder of the National Association of Catering Butchers and friend to many in the meat industry, John Stone MBE has died aged 83.
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NewsMorrisons to produce 'lower carbon' beef using seaweed
Lower carbon beef products are expected to hit Morrisons shelves by 2026 as the UK retailer partners with environmental technology company Sea Forest to reduce emissions from its supply chain.The feed aims to reduce emissions without changing the taste and quality of the beef.Myton Food Group, Morrisons' manufacturing arm, has ...
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NewsNorman Bagley to retire and ‘spend more time with golf clubs’
After nearly 25 years of what has been described as visionary leadership, Norman Bagley, the stalwart founder and driving force behind the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS), is stepping back from his day-to-day role. Since its inception in 2001, AIMS has grown to become a highly-regarded, ...
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NewsGovernment must provide "a well-functioning supply chain" says industry
Members of the UK food industry have called on Government to ensure policies on food security are prioritised ahead of the general election on Thursday 4th July.The letter underlined the importance of reducing non-tariff barriers with key trading partners to support UK food and drink within the global market.Signatories of ...
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NewsQMS completes senior management appointments
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has appointed Holly McLennan to its senior management team. Holly McLennan, QMS director of communications and rural affairs. Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) accredited public relations practitioner, Holly McLennan has been named as the director of communications and external affairs at QMS. ...
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NewsFood Industry Awards 2024 spotlight meat industry winners
The FMT Food Industry Awards has featured presentations to a range of 2024 award-winning meat sector companies and people, with lunchtime guests celebrating the success of the industry in London earlier today.
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NewsFalling production to bring challenges for UK sheep market
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has said that the sheep meat sector will be challenged in the second half of 2024 due to falling production and tight budgets impacting consumer demand.AHDB said domestic lamb prices may be supported for the remainder of 2024.The trade body said that a ...
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NewsWomen In Meat Industry Awards nomination deadline approaches
Organisers report that those working across the British and Irish meat industry are nominating their candidates for the 2024 Women In Meat Industry Awards in large numbers ahead of the forthcoming deadline on Monday 1st July.
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NewsSamworth Brothers appoints new CEO
British food manufacturer Samworth Brothers has appointed Simon Wookey as CEO ahead of Hugo Mahoney’s departure. Simon Wookey, incoming CEO of Samworth Brothers. Current CEO Hugo Mahoney will leave Samworth Brothers to “pursue other opportunities”. Current chief commercial officer Simon Wookey will be appointed to the chief ...
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NewsEat Wild celebrates British wild meat at Glendale Children's Countryside Day
Eat Wild, the development board for British wild meat, has introduced schools to wild game in Northumberland at Glendale Children's Countryside Day.Louisa Clutterbuck, CEO of Eat Wild.On Thursday 6th June, Eat Wild took to Northumberland to offer 1,700 children aged 5-11 the opportunity to learn about British game and the ...
