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NewsM&S and Tesco report "strong" performance over festive period
UK retailers M&S and Tesco have released their 2023/24 trading statements, with both reporting "strong" growth.Both retailers reported strong sales over the Christmas period.M&S and Tesco both reported strong volume growth, with M&S reporting a 7% increase in Q3. Tesco said it showed particular strength in its fresh food category, ...
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NewsIrish beef industry shows "resilience", says Bord Bia report
Irish food and horticulture board Bord Bia has unveiled its Export Performance and Prospects report, which showcases €16.3 billion (£14.1 billion) in food, drink and horticulture exports in 2023.Livestock and meat exports were down less than 1% when compared to the year prior.The board described Ireland's exports to the UK ...
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NewsHilton Food Group "confident" in 2024 outlook
International multi-protein food business Hilton Food Group Plc has released a trading update for the 52 weeks ended 31st December 2023.Steve Murrells, chief executive of Hilton Food Group Plc.The Group reported that trading during the key festive period was strong, with 3% volume growth in December compared to the same ...
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NewsAIMS calls for “radical reformulation” of approach to food standards
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) has responded to the findings of the Food Standards Agency’s ‘Our Food’ report, calling for a “radical reformation” in the food standards body’s approach to food safety.The latest 'Our Food' report identified shortages in key occupations needed to keep food safe, including vets ...
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NewsUK food producer Cranswick acquires Froch Foods
UK food producer Cranswick Plc has announced that it will acquire added value processor Froch Foods for an undisclosed sum.
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News2024 FMT Food Industry Awards ceremony announces Michel Roux Jr as host
Celebrity chef, author and renown TV broadcaster Michel Roux Jr is to be the VIP host at this year’s prestigious FMT Food Industry Awards ceremony.Both winners and partners will join Michel Roux on stage at the FMT Industry Awards on 27th June.Taking place in London on Thursday 27th June, the ...
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NewsQMS launches red meat toolkit and new ad campaign
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has launched a toolkit featuring facts and shareable statistics that promote red meat consumption.Kate Rowell, QMS chair.QMS said that the toolkit ‘Celebrating the positives of red meat’ is designed to give quick and easy access to vital information about livestock production, with key points to help ...
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NewsMajor fire at Scotbeef Wolverhampton facility
A Scotbeef manufacturing facility in Wolverhampton caught fire in the early hours of Sunday 7th January, with 40 firefighters responding to the fire.Firefighters attended the Scotbeef facility in Wolverhampton in the early hours of the morning. | Picture credit: Express & Star.The facility, which is situated on Stafford Road in ...
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NewsMark Elliott appointed new CIEH president
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has announced the appointment of Mark Elliott as its new president.Mark Elliott, CIEH president.Mark Elliott CEnvH FCIEH, an environmental health practitioner, has served in various senior positions within the environmental health sector. His career includes leadership roles in local Government, private sector engagements ...
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NewsNFU Education reaches over 500,000 students in 2023
National Farmers' Union (NFU) Education has reported that it reached more than 500,000 students across the nation in 2023.Ambassadors spent their time visiting primary and secondary schools to deliver assemblies on farming.More than 250 ambassadors have spearheaded the 'Farmers for Schools' initiative since its inception, visiting primary and secondary schools ...
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NewsNPA calls for tougher illegal meat import rules after "deeply worrying" Dover seizures
The National Pig Association (NPA) has called for all non-commercial meat imports to the UK to be made illegal and for more resources to be allocated to enforcing the law, after it emerged that large quantities of meat are being seized at the Port of Dover.57 tonnes of illegally imported ...
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NewsWelsh Craft Butcher of the Year returns for 2024
The Welsh Craft Butcher of the Year final will be held at the Welsh International Culinary Championships (WICC), taking place from 22nd-24th January 2024 at the International Convention Centre Wales (ICC Wales), Newport. Welsh Craft Butcher of the Year 2023 winner Adam Jones in front of his display.The free event ...
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NewsLMC launches placement opportunity for students
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has launched its 2024-25 student placement opportunity and is now welcoming applications from undergraduates.As part of the team, the post holder will assist in the promotion of beef and lamb.The role provides an undergraduate student with an opportunity to gain hands on experience within ...
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NewsHCC publishes red meat and livestock statistics
The latest red meat and livestock sector statistics are now available to view and download from the Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) website.HCC has revealed its red meat and livestock publication 'The Little Book of Red Meat Facts', as its 'Naturally local' advertising campaign broadcasts across TV ...
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NewsAnimal health and Defra officials recognised in 2024 New Years Honours List
Animal welfare officials were amongst those within the UK meat industry to be recognised as part of King Charles’ 2024 New Years Honours List.Dr Collin Willson (left) was amongst those recognised as part of the King's 2024 New Years Honours List.Dr Collin Willson, Animal Welfare Veterinary Lead at the Food ...
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NewsIndustry urges Government to support British livestock farming in 2024
Trade bodies have called on Government to support British farming, with the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) highlighting the "ideal" farming conditions for sustainable meat production in the UK.President of SAMW, Ian Bentley.SAMW released a statement following the end of 2023, reviewing the changes that took place over the ...
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NewsMeat product sales strong throughout Christmas 2023
Meat product sales were strong throughout the 2023 festive period with consumers opting for more varied meats, industry trade bodies have confirmed.Volumes of pigs in blankets, sausages, hams and turkeys were up 6% during the festive period according to data from Kantar.According to the latest data from Kantar, UK supermarkets ...
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NewsOghma food outlook highlights cost pressures for 2024
London-based finance advisor Oghma Partners has unveiled its 2024 outlook with a list of considerations for the food and beverage sector from partner Mark Lynch.Oghma cautioned that consumers may switch to purchasing more own-label products in 2024.In the outlook, a range of predictions for 2024 were covered, with Oghma reporting ...
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NewsSustainability recommendations given to farmers after year of PRISM 2030
UK processor ABP Food Group's sustainability programme, PRISM 2030 (Programme for the Improvement in Sustainability of (red) Meat) has completed its first year of analysis. ABP said that it has demonstrated "the farming industry's determination to reduce farm-originating greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs)."Professor Jude Capper, PRISM 2030 partner.The 350 cattle and ...
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NewsBeef and sheep farmers to consider increasing stock numbers in 2024, says HCC
A survey by Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has revealed that here has been a "considerable improvement" in sheep and beef producer intentions, with 75% of Welsh farms now expected to maintain or increase stock numbers in the short term.HCC reported that 75% of beef farmers said ...
