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NewsMany manufacturers are pausing investments projects says FDF latest research
Over half of meat and food manufacturers have either cut or put on hold investment decisions as the sector confronts some of the most challenging trading conditions in living memory, according to the latest research released by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).The latest State of the Industry survey from ...
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NewsLMC highlights benefits of NIBL FQAS
Thirty years ago, the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (NIBL FQAS) was founded. At its core three key pillars of food safety, animal welfare and care for the environment remain. LMC's Gillian Davis reports on its progress.Today the scheme boasts almost 11,600 participants. LMC owns the ...
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NewsWomen In Meat Industry Awards 2022: winners revealed at 5-star ceremony
Attracting over 14,000 votes for the finalists this year, the annual Women In Meat Industry Awards ceremony on 11th November has revealed all the category winners at a sparkling event in London, and was another outstanding success. 12 presentations were made recognising individuals and talent from right across the industry. ...
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NewsHCC releases its compendium of red meat stats, facts and data
There were more than three times the number of sheep as people in Wales last year, contributing an estimated £744 million to Welsh red meat production and accounting for 43 per cent of the total value of Welsh agricultural output during 2021.Those are just three of the many facts that ...
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NewsAnticipation mounts for Women in Meat Industry Awards event
Celebrity chef, author and TV broadcaster Rachel Allen will be the celebrity host for the much anticipated Women In Meat Industry Awards dinner and ceremony taking place tomorrow evening 11th November in London.The 2021 Women in Meat Industry Awards ceremony.With over 14,000 votes received this year for the Women In ...
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NewsLMC unveils new websites
Earlier this year the Livestock and Meat Commission Northern Ireland (LMC) embarked on a web design and development project for its corporate, consumer and education websites, which has now been completed.LMC marketing and communications manager Lauren Patterson said: “We are delighted to officially announce the launch of our three new ...
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NewsRed meat on show in Miami at AHDB event
Red meat buyers in the all-important US market will have the chance to sample pork from the UK at an AHDB event in Miami today [9th November].Around 40 key influencers have been invited to a reception taking place today [9 November], organised by the AHDB Export team, to help boost ...
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NewsOlympics of Meat: At the cutting edge of butchery talent
The World Butchers’ Challenge, otherwise known as the ‘Olympics of Meat’ recently look place in Sacramento, California, bringing together butchers from across the globe for a test of workmanship, meat cutting and displaying."Team GB's performance was nothing short of outstanding," said QMS's Gordon Newlands.UK judge, and brands development manager for ...
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NewsRUMA report reveals UK livestock sectors continue to make good progress on antibiotic use targets
The latest RUMA Targets Task Force 2 (TTF2) progress report has been released today [Tuesday 8th November], which summarises the second year of progress against the current set of antibiotic use targets which span 2021-2024. The report highlights where targets are already being achieved or sustained, and where challenges still ...
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NewsGlobal roundtable for sustainable beef flies the flag for industry at COP27
The Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB) will be representing the beef industry at COP27 to discuss sustainability progress across the beef supply chain.Attending on behalf of the GRSB will be executive director Ruaraidh Petre, regional director for South America Josefina Eisele and Bob Lowe, GRSB vice president. COP27 delegates ...
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NewsPilgrim's UK sites at Coalville and Bury St Edmunds to close
Following its proposal to close its Bury St Edmunds and Coalville sites back in September Pilgrim’s UK has confirmed they are now both to shut down in a phased process.Pilgrim's UK to close Coalville and Bury St Edmunds sites.In a statement the company said: "Following the conclusion of collective and ...
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NewsThe pie's the limit at World Championship Scotch Pie Awards judging
Butchers, bakers and other pie makers are limbering up to craft their best pies ever as judging day for the annual World Championship Scotch Pie Awards 2022/3 takes place next week. Winners will be selected and the shortlist whittled down to find out who will take top spot.Judging day in ...
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NewsAHDB to reveal its new direction
In April and May 2022, thousands of AHDB (Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board) levy payers had a say on what work the Board should do, in Shape the Future. On 10th November AHDB will host an online event, free of charge, revealing its plans.Plans for how levy payers' money is ...
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NewsIoM members visit animal genetics company - Genus ABS
Institute of Meat (IoM) members recently had the opportunity of visiting Genus ABS in Llanrhydd, which is renown as a world leading animal genetics company. IoM members in the bull viewing gallery.The business supplies high-quality breeding animals to farmers with desirable characteristics, with the aim of enabling them to produce ...
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NewsPork exports on the road to recovery says AHDB
In a recent AHDB blog Jonathan Eckley, head of Asia Pacific (Livestock) at AHDB said that despite the challenges exports remain critical to the pork sector. In the first seven months of 2021 almost 225,000 tonnes of British pork was shipped overseas, recovering to pre-pandemic levels.Strong demand for British pork ...
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NewsKepak Group appoints food business leader Flor Healy to its board
The Board of Kepak Group, the Irish Food company, has announced the appointment of food business leader Flor Healy as a non-executive director.Former Samworth Brothers CEO, Flor Healy to join Kepak Group Board as non-executive director.Flor is an influential figure in the food sector and experienced in leading innovation and ...
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NewsConversation opens on future-proofing HCC’s key stakeholder work
An eight-week seeking of stakeholders’ views on how to protect work on the development, marketing and sustainability of the red meat industry in Wales against the erosions of inflation has been opened by Hybu Cig Cymru-Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).The Wales red meat levy board is proposing that a new mechanism ...
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NewsNFU welcomes housing measures to protect birds from avian flu
The NFU is continuing to support its members through the onslaught of avian influenza and welcomes Defra’s announcement that new mandatory housing measures will be implemented in England from 7th November.One turkey producer has described the current wave of avian flu as: "The foot and mouth of the poultry industry ...
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NewsFSA staff reject industrial action
Meat Management has learnt that the strike ballot affecting staff at the FSA (Food Standards Agency), which closed at the end of October, has not resulted in industrial action by staff. Last month UNISON warned that a vote for industrial action could result in strikes in the run up to ...
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NewsPilgrim's UK launches butchery academy to help plug skills gap
Pork producer, Pilgrim’s UK is launching a Butchery & Abattoir Academy to recruit new talent into the industry and creating dedicated facilities at its sites.In light of the well-publicised labour challenges facing the food and farming sector, Pilgrim’s UK said it was investing in the programme to support skills development ...
