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NewsMoy Park director appointed honorary professor at Queen's University
Ursula Lavery, technical and R&D director Europe at Moy Park, Northern Ireland’s largest private-sector employer and one of Europe’s largest chicken processors has been made an honorary professor at Queen's University, Belfast.L-R: Professor Ciaren Graham, deputy head, School of Biological Sciences; Prof Nigel Scollan, director, IGFS; Ursula Lavery, technical and ...
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NewsMinisters re-elect Saphir as chair of AHDB
The Government has re-appointed Nicholas Saphir as chair of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) for one year, with effect from 1st April 2023. AHDB chairman Nicholas Saphir.Saphir, who was originally appointed as AHDB chair in 2020, will remain in the role until the end of March 2024.This is ...
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NewsLMC and Linden Foods showcase cost saving recipes
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) joined forces with Linden Foods recently to showcase the versatility of Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assured (NIFQA) beef.Linden Foods chef, Ronan McLaughlin and LMC chef, Wendy Donaldson, Picture: Cliff Donaldson.With the festive season approaching and many minds focused on the cost of living, the ...
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NewsNSA disappointed at “lack of government commitment” to food security
Chief executive of the National Sheep Association (NSA), Phil Stocker has commented on a “lack of commitment from the British Government” surrounding support for the UK food and agricultural sectors.NSA chief executive, Phil Stocker.The NSA continues to be frustrated by the lack of Government commitment to UK agriculture and food ...
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NewsHCC publishes festive resources for Welsh butcher shops
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) have released two booklets of festive recipes using local PGI Welsh Lamb and PGI Welsh Beef, now available in local butcher shops.The recipes include hints on how to make meals go further, reduce energy use in cooking and meal planning and use ...
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NewsFood and drink inflation continues to increase
Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has found that food and drink price inflation has risen again to 16.5%.Chief executive of the FDF Karen Betts.However, headline inflation slowed in November, down to 10.7%. The ONS said the slight slowing in the rate of headline inflation in December was ...
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NewsMoy Park secures £4m funding for smart factory projects
Poultry processor, Moy Park has secured £4m for sustainable manufacturing research as part of a consortium, known as Project Butterfly. Dr Anne Richmond, head of research and development, Moy Park; Prof Simon Pearson, University of Lincoln; Paul Gardiner, head of process development, Moy Park.Dr Anne Richmond, head of research and ...
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NewsAround £14m new business boost for Scottish processors
An estimated £14 million worth of new business was achieved as a result of hosting eight Scottish companies at the SIAL Paris food fair, according to Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).SIAL Paris, which took place between 15th-19th October, welcomed more than 300,000 visitors from 194 countries across the globe and some ...
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NewsNCB has new managing director
National Craft Butchers (NCB) has appointed Eleanor O’Brien as its managing director. Eleanor joined the membership team at NCB in 2018. Eleanor O'Brien appointed NCB managing director.Since joining National Craft Butchers NCB said she has become well known and well respected by both members and colleagues alike. Spearheading NCB’s highly ...
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NewsMPs call for change to “unfair” bird flu compensation rules
MPs on the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee have called for “fundamentally unfair” rules on farmers’ compensation for bird flu to be changed.In a letter to the Secretary of State for Environment Food and Rural Affairs, Rt Hon Dr Thérèse Coffey, MPs have called for a revision of the ...
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NewsScottish butchery talent celebrated at national industry awards
Six butchers from across Scotland have been recognised for their progression at the Scottish Craft Butchers Training Awards 2022.James Black of J & W Aitken picked up the SVQ Level 3 Modern Apprentice of the Year Award.Alloa apprentice James Black among those who lifted a national award. James 22, joined ...
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NewsImpact of Brexit on breeding pig exports “disastrous,” Minister hears
The impact of Brexit on the ability of UK breeding companies to sell their stock abroad has been a “disaster," according to a leading figure involved in the pig sector export trade.The recent YNPA National event in London discussed international trade in a panel discussion, which included Farming Minister Mark ...
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NewsHCC working with educators on nutrition and diets
Following on from its launch of a new suite of education resources and website for children and teachers, the Welsh red meat body Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has been speaking to education professionals at a series of key events.HCC’s Elwen Roberts discusses HCC’s new resources on ...
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NewsNSA calls on Scottish Government for “transparency”
The National Sheep Association has raised concern about a “lack of detail” surrounding the Scottish Government’s proposals for a new Agricultural Bill.The National Sheep Association (NSA) Scottish Region has responded in full to the recent Scottish Government Consultation: ‘Delivering our vision for Scottish agriculture - proposals for a new Agriculture ...
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NewsProduct entries and voting underway for Food Industry Awards 2023
The popular FMT Food Industry Awards 2023 are well underway, seeking product nominations and votes from the meat sector. Organisers are already reporting a wide range of incoming product nominations as well as category voting.Lead organiser Sharon Yandell said: “Traditionally we get massive support from the meat industry for these ...
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NewsAnimal protein companies must pivot in 2023 to secure future – Rabobank
Animal protein companies face an “inflection point” with a need to respond to structural changes in the market even with production levels and prices likely to remain elevated next year, according to Rabobank.Producers and processors of meat, poultry and seafood approach 2023 after a year marked by rising input prices, ...
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NewsNo Government interventions on food pricing
Secretary of State Therese Coffey has told members of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee that no market intervention is being planned by the Government surrounding the price of food along the supply chain.Therese Coffey, Secretary of Statefor Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Image source: No.10 Downing Street.When ...
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NewsBritish food businesses experiencing “chronic” labour shortages
According to the latest report by the National Skills Academy for Food and Drink (NSAFD), 45% of businesses surveyed described their labour shortages as “chronic.” The Skills Insights and Labour Market Focus has found that rising energy and transportation costs are hitting food and drink manufacturing and processing harder than ...
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NewsBeef and pork exports rise as demand for British product increases
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF)’s latest trade snapshot shows that food and drink exports have seen significant growth in both EU and non-EU markets, with gains for both beef and pork.British food exports were 23.2% higher than in Q3 2021, with sales to the EU up nearly 18% and ...
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NewsSARIA acquires Devro for £540m
German food manufacturer SARIA has acquired Scottish sausage casing producer Devro plc (Devro) for £540 million.Devro is one of the leading global suppliers of collagen-based edible films and coatings. With over 85 years’ experience in collagen casings, its products are used globally in the production of a wide variety of ...
