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NewsAsh Amirahmadi appointed CEO of Sofina Foods Europe
Sofina Foods has announced the appointment of Ash Amirahmadi as its new Chief Executive Officer, Sofina Foods Europe commencing 8th August 2023.Ash Amirahmadi, CEO Sofina Foods Europe.Ash will join Sofina Foods Europe from Arla UK, the UK’s biggest dairy cooperative, where he has been managing director since 2018.He takes over ...
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NewsAwards product deadline extended due to demand
The Meat Management Industry Awards is heading for another record year. So, the organisers have decided to extend the product nomination deadline to Wednesday 14th June to allow as many companies and businesses to participate as possible.Publisher of Meat Management magazine Graham Yandell said that once again the Awards go ...
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NewsFTA is opportunity for NZ beef in UK foodservice market
New Zealand’s only 100% farmer owned red meat co-operative, with over 5,000 farmer shareholders, has spoken out on the UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) which came into force on 31st May 2023.Under the FTA, the UK – which is New Zealand’s seventh largest trading partner - will remove tariffs ...
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NewsBMPA highlights delay to Britain’s application for negligible risk status
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) said it will be querying the World Organisation for Animal Health's (WOAH) decision to delay Britain’s application for BSE negligible risk status.WOAH has decided not to permit the UK to submit its application in 2023, which will result in the risk status not being ...
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NewsWins for UK meat sector at Food Industry Awards 2023
Meat industry products, companies and people were featured prominently amongst the winners and finalists of the 2023 FMT Food Industry Awards, held in London on Tuesday 6th June.The 2023 FMT Food Industry Awards winners with host Pete Firman.The annual Food Awards champion innovation, service and great products from different sectors ...
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NewsMeat-free products have potential to cause confusion with shoppers
The majority of shoppers feel meat-free products should be displayed separately to meat products in order to avoid confusion, according to research commissioned by AHDB.The research, undertaken by AHDB’s Retail & Consumer Insight team with The Smithfield Collective, set out to understand shoppers’ behaviour towards vegetarian and vegan products that ...
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NewsAHDB to launch new export strategy
Later in June AHDB has said it will launch a new export strategy at its annual invite-only Exports Conference in London.AHDB chairman Nicholas Saphir.The strategy will include plans to encourage more businesses to develop their export potential with the help of enhanced AHDB services. These will include bespoke training and ...
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NewsScottish food education partners discuss the future of the industry and food education
Food education partners from across Scotland convened recently to discuss education, skills and collaboration in the food and drink industry.Scottish food and drink education partners.The meeting, hosted by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland, was attended by stakeholders from across the industry. The participants were ...
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NewsDawn Meats demonstration farm reveals promising sustainability results
“Dramatic” advances in the age that animals are slaughtered as compared to national averages, “excellent” growth rates, a reduction in silage requirements and the use of 100% AI were some of the measures being deployed to reduce costs and increase sustainability at one of Ireland’s leading demonstration farms.The Newford Suckler ...
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NewsScottish Young Chef of the Year brings Monaco experience to Perthshire
Since being crowned QMS' Scottish Young Chef of the Year a few months ago, Cliodhna Reid, commis chef at the Strathearn Restaurant, Gleneagles has been plating up dishes at one of Europe’s most exclusive restaurants. Cliodhna Reid, commis chef at the Strathearn Restaurant, Gleneagles. (Photo courtesy of Monte Carlo Bay ...
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NewsLMC Supports NI Agri-Rural Health Forum
Encouraging farming families and rural dwellers to prioritise their health and wellbeing topped the agenda at the inaugural event of the Northern Ireland Agri-Rural Health Forum. Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive, Ian Stevenson joined stakeholders from across the agri-food industry for the event held at Balmoral Show.Attendees at ...
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NewsMM Awards product nomination - final deadline is next Wednesday 7th June
The organisers of the annual Meat Management Meat Industry Awards are reminding everyone that the product nomination deadline for 2023 is this coming Wednesday 7th June.Once again product judging will takes place at the Regional Food Academy located at Harper Adams University.Lead organiser Sharon Yandell commented: “it’s the last chance ...
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NewsNew veterinary attestation rule for livestock producers to be introduced
Livestock producers will be required to obtain a signed declaration to allow the future sale of animals destined for export.The veterinary declaration will form a ‘Statutory Health Attestation’ and will be required from 13th December 2023 to certify any exports of Products of Animal Origin (POAO) to the EU. It ...
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NewsAny proposed food cap at drawing board stage
Following its Farm to Fork Summit the Government is reported to be considering a voluntary price cap or price freeze scheme by supermarkets on basic foodstuffs.If introduced the scheme is expected to follow a similar French model and supermarkets would be able to select which items to cap and would ...
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NewsSuccess at first Scotch Butchers Club farm information event
The Scotch Butchers Club recently hosted 14 butchery scholars to Gryffe Wraes Farm in Bridge of Weir to take part in its first farm information event.The Scotch Butchers Club recently hosted 14 butchery scholars.The aim of the day was for the scholars to build their knowledge on the farming circle, ...
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NewsFirm start for new season lamb supported by strong export demand and reduced imports
New season lamb prices have made a firm start to the season as lambs have been slow to reach markets and abattoirs, according to the latest market commentary from Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).At Scottish marts, according to data from IAAS, prices for new season lambs have been making around 350p/kg ...
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NewsLMC bursary awarded to CAFRE student
The Livestock and Meat Commission Northern Ireland (LMC) via CAFRE Greenmount recently opened applications for a £1500 bursary which aimed to support local agriculture students undertaking higher education courses. LMC board member Harry Sinclair presenting CAFRE student Rebekah Woodside with the LMC bursary.Following a thorough selection process, first year student, ...
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NewsBritish Wagyu momentum builds at 250-strong conference
250 people attended a two-day conference in and around Telford, Shropshire as momentum for British Wagyu beef continues to build. Nick Rose, buying director for Aldi UK, updated the audience on its future plan for British Wagyu.Welcoming retailers, processors and a strong line-up of UK and international speakers as well ...
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NewsVorenta Group MBO completed
Vorenta Group, provider of veterinary, compliance and owner of Meat and Livestock Commercial Services Ltd (MLCSL) has completed a management buyout (MBO) led by the company’s senior management team. The acquisition was completed after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) raised concerns over the merger between Vorenta Group and Eville ...
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NewsIndustry will continue Government engagement with senior Ministers over food inflation
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, has held a meeting with food manufacturers and the CMA to discuss public concerns over food inflation.HM Treasury.The Chancellor is said to have highlighted the widespread concern among the British public about the current level of food prices and their impact on household ...
