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NewsMeat Management publisher Graham Yandell awarded MBE
Meat Management's publisher and chief executive of Yandell Media Group, Graham Yandell, has been awarded an MBE in the first King's Birthday Honours List.Publisher of Meat Management and CEO of Yandell Media Group, Graham Yandell, MBE, F. Inst. M.Graham was granted the honour in recognition of his services to the ...
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NewsSAMW raises concern about declining Scottish cattle numbers
The entrenched reduction of cattle numbers in Scotland overshadows every other issue impacting the country’s red meat sector at present, says the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW).Ian Bentley, president of the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers.SAMW president Ian Bentley said that, even in the midst of soaring feed, fuel ...
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NewsDawn Meats to sell its minority shareholding in Elivia to Terrena
Dawn Meats has decided to sell its minority shareholding in meat processing business Elivia to farming co-operative Terrena, its majority shareholder.In the period since 2015, significant investments have been made at Elivia and improved performance has resulted from the collaboration of the two companies. Following ongoing discussions and a review ...
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NewsAvara Foods expands carbon footprint reporting across supply chain
Poultry processor Avara Foods is extending its carbon footprint reporting to encompass more of its agricultural supply chain. Having established a 2021 farm carbon footprint from a sample of farms last year, the extension is the next step in its commitment to build a complete footprint for their entire farming ...
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NewsMeatless Farm appoint insolvency firm as staff made redundant
Plant-based meat manufacturer Meatless Farm have made staff redundant and appointed insolvency firm Kroll to oversee operations.Meatless Farm's products included plant-based burgers.The company was stocked in major UK supermarkets and sold over £11 million of plant-based meat in 2021. Now, their website simply reads “site currently unavailable”.In 2022, Meatless Farm ...
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NewsGovernment to chair meeting on next steps for animal welfare
Following the publication of the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway last year, Westminster Food and Nutrition Forum are holding a conference on Thursday 6th July focusing on next steps for animal health and welfare.Government said that the event will be an opportunity to assess the new standards as part of ...
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NewsNSA responds to proposed AHDB levy changes
Following the announcement from AHDB that its sector councils are to begin discussions regarding levy fees, the National Sheep Association (NSA) said it recognises the necessity of increasing levy investment in the sheep sector.AHDB has proposed increases to levy that could be introduced from early next year.Following a consultation earlier ...
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NewsABP acquires Scotbeef sites
ABP has announced the acquisition of the Bridge of Allan abattoir and Queenslie meat packing plant in Scotland from Scotbeef.Inside Scotbeef factory.The two facilities will now become part of the company’s UK meat division which also includes an existing processing facility in Perth, Scotland. The sale is expected to complete ...
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NewsMeat Industry Awards product entry closes today
Product nominations for the Meat Management Industry Awards 2023 close later this evening [Wednesday 14th June], with manufacturers and businesses across the UK encouraged to enter their products for free ahead of the deadline. Each year the Meat Management Industry Awards recognise the best manufacturers and producers, suppliers, retailers, individuals ...
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NewsFarmison & Co appoints new CEO and partners with delivery service
After being acquired by a consortium led by Yorkshire retailer Andy Clarke, Farmison & Co, the sustainable online meat retailer has appointed a new chief executive officer and established a new partnership with delivery service Gopuff.Andy Adcock, who spent almost 20 years in food and trading roles for both Marks ...
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NewsLMC to host cookery demonstrations at Open Farm Weekend
This weekend [beginning Friday 16th June] 21 farms across Northern Ireland will participate in Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend, hosted by the Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC).LMC chief executive, Ian Stevenson (left) pictured with Emily McGowan of Millbank Farm and UFU deputy president, William Irvine.LMC cookery ...
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NewsObituary: Raymond Monbiot CBE
Meat Management magazine is deeply saddened to report the recent death of Raymond Monbiot CBE.Born in 1937 near Margate, Kent, Raymond Monbiot was educated at Westminster School and the London Business School. He joined J. Lyons & Co in 1956 as a bakery trainee and worked as a pastry chef ...
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NewsConsultation launched on proposed inspection charges at Government-run Border Control Posts
A consultation on proposals to introduce charges at Border Control Posts (BCPs) in England has been launched by the UK Government. This is ahead of the planned implementation of full animal and plant health checks on commercial EU imports from 31st January 2024.The four-week consultation will invite industry views on ...
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NewsHSA to hold one-day seminar on animal welfare at slaughter and killing
Registration has now opened for the Humane Slaughter Association (HSA)’s one-day seminar: Animal Welfare at Slaughter and Killing – Hot Topics 2023. The Human Slaughter Association is hosting a one-day seminar in October.The seminar, which is aimed at the meat and livestock industry, will be held on Wednesday 18th October ...
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NewsParma Ham Consortium unveils eco-friendly packaging goals
Prosciutto di Parma has carried out research to identify more sustainable alternatives to the traditional packaging of pre-sliced product.Driven by consumption habits that have strengthened considerably during the pandemic period, sales of Parma Ham packs are reported to have performed exceptionally well in recent years. Despite the fact that consumers' ...
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NewsPast Master Margaret Boanas to receive honorary degree from Harper Adams University
At the June Court Lunch of The Worshipful Company of Butchers, it was revealed that past Master, Margaret Boanas is to receive an honorary degree from Harper Adams University.WCB past master Margaret Boanas.The announcement was made by Harper’s vice-chancellor, Professor Ken Sloane.The support offered by Margaret and the Worshipful Company ...
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NewsEaster boost helps early year lamb sales
Strong sales over the traditional Easter season saw a 24% lift in volumes over 2022 with fresh lamb roasting joints a firm favourite with holiday buyers.The Easter boost helped lamb sales to hold up well during the first quarter of 2023, despite the pressure on household budgets caused by high ...
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NewsJBS to build world’s largest cultivated beef protein plant
JBS, one of the world’s largest food companies, has begun building the world’s largest cultivated beef protein plant in San Sebastián, Spain. BioTech Foods Industrial Plant 3D Front view.With an investment of c. US$ 41 million, the first commercial scale industrial plant of BioTech Foods is expected to be completed ...
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NewsLMC showcases NIFQA beef and lamb at Ballymoney Show
Visitors to Ballymoney Show were treated to live beef and lamb cookery demonstrations, hosted by the Northern Ireland Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC). LMC demonstrator, Hilary Stevenson shares samples of NIFQA chilli beef pasta.The sun shone down on the Ballymoney show grounds as crowds flocked to the food court where ...
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NewsBord Bia appoints UK meat market specialist
Bord Bia (The Irish Food Board) has announced the appointment of Sean Deane as UK meat market specialist.Sean Deane, UK meat market specialist at Bord Bia.Sean begins his tenure at a time of positive growth for Ireland’s meat supply to the UK. The value of Irish beef exports increased by ...
