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News£2.6m expansion for Edwards of Conwy
The Welsh butcher is doubling its capacity and creating 20 new jobs in a £2.6 million expansion, supported by the Welsh government.Edwards of Conwy founder, Ieuan EdwardsEdwards of Conwy, has redeveloped its headquarters on the Morfa Conwy Business Park in Conwy. The revamp includes adding a fourth production line, additional ...
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NewsNando’s shuts restaurants due to supply chain issues
The restaurant group has had to shut around 50 outlets temporarily due to issues with supply of their peri-peri chicken.In response to customer outcry online, Nando’s tweeted that the UK supply chain is “having a bit of a [night]’mare right now.”The tweet continued: "This is having a knock-on effect with ...
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NewsBPC reacts to Nando’s supply chain issues
In response to the latest worker shortages, the British Poultry Council (BPC) has called on the government to prioritize the British poultry industry by implementing a series of policy changes.BPC chief executive, Richard Griffiths.According to a series of tweets by the restaurant group, Nando’s has had to shut around 50 ...
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NewsFarmgate prices remain firm despite tightening of UK beef supply
According to the latest market commentary by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), farmgate prices for prime cattle are around 8.5% higher than a year ago and up 3% from the recent low point at the start of June.Data recorded by market analysts Urner Barry showed rising prices over the past couple ...
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NewsBritain’s Best Butcher's Shop finalists announced
As part of the run up to the Meat Management Awards 2021, hosted at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole on 9th September, we take a look at the three finalists for one of the industry’s most prestigious prizes.(L-R) Aston’s of Coven, Wolverhampton; Dales Traditional Butchers, Kirby Londale; and Tim Potter Son ...
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NewsMoy Park achieves “UK’s first” soya traceability certification
Moy Park’s Northern Ireland supply chain has received the Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard, which certifies that its soy has been produced in “an environmentally appropriate, socially conscious, and economically viable way.”The accreditation recognises that Moy Park ensures that their company-certified material has been identified and separated from non-certified and ...
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NewsNew welfare rules for animals in transit to abattoirs welcomed
The Sustainable Food Trust is among those welcoming new animal welfare measures announced by the UK government, but also calls for more 'local' abattoirs.Higher welfare standards proposed for farm animals being transported include:Introducing shorter maximum journey times for live animals – between four and 24 hours depending on the species ...
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NewsCompetition launched to inspire more female butchers
Parson’s Nose Butchers and Planet Eat Media are holding a contest to find a female butcher apprentice, who will also front a new TV series to "encourage young women to choose a career in butchery."Parson’s Nose said that the competition was part of their aim to “change perceptions” about the ...
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NewsOnline grocery shopping declines as customers head back to stores
The latest market-share figures by Kantar reveal that British consumers seem to be returning to pre-pandemic habits.In the past four weeks, shoppers made an additional 108,000 trips to the store. Over this same period, grocery sales were just 0.5% lower than this time last year. According to Kantar, this decrease ...
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NewsExcellence comes as standard
As the forthcoming annual meat industry awards ceremony approaches, the finalists for the prestigious Excellence Award have been revealed, with the winner scheduled to be announced on the evening of 9th September.(L-R) Dr Fiona Roberts, Rob Smith, Rachel Griffiths and Dr Phil Hadley.The award goes to an individual who has ...
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News“No need to cut out meat”, BNF report finds
The British Nutrition Foundation has published a review paper examining the current evidence on the changes required in high-income countries to make diets “simultaneously more environmentally sustainable as well as healthier.”The review recommended further consideration be made to the nutritional quality of diets, alongside environmental benefits, to achieve "sustainable diets ...
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NewsUK lamb kill “in line with expectations", while cull kill remains low
According to the latest figures by Defra, the UK lamb kill in July 2021 totalled 1,084,000 head, in line with typical levels recorded in other recent years.The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) have said that the latest figures are “in line with what [they] were expecting” and correspond to ...
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NewsABP UK launches food manufacturing leadership programme
‘The Empowering Leader’ initiative targets the company’s management team and aims to offer training in many key areas of management for food processing.Bob Carnell, CEO of ABP UK.The one-year programme incorporates three core modules, ‘Leader of Me’, ‘Leader of Others’ and ‘Leader of Teams’. These modules will consist of a ...
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NewsGower Salt Marsh Lamb secures international protection
The lamb product has become the first new food to receive the UK GI status after the end of the transition period with the EU.Dan Pritchard from Weobley Castle Farm, who produce Gower Salt Marsh Lamb.The new, independent Geographical Indication (GI) schemes were launched after the end of the transition ...
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NewsSmall food manufacturers selected for Lidl’s Kickstart programme
As part of the retailer's supplier development scheme, food and drink producers from across Ireland will showcase their products in 210 Lidl stores.The programme focusses on small and medium sized enterprises, with the core aim to help these businesses grow in a number of key areas including brand development, customer ...
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NewsYoung Manager Award finalists revealed
Anticipation is mounting as the all-important 9th September date draws ever closer, when the UK meat industry gathers to celebrate this year's Meat Industry Awards at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole.(L-R) Callum Murray, Jade Brewer, Craig Henderson and Joanne Harpin.The annual awards ceremony was presented online in 2020 due to Covid ...
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NewsValeo Foods Group acquires New World Foods Europe
The acquisition of British meat snack producer New World Foods Europe (NWFE) will add approximately £25 million in annual sales to Valeo Foods.NWFE's range includes the Wild West and Cruga brands.Valeo Foods Group, an international food group and owner of Rowse honey, Kettle crisps and Jacob’s biscuits, has agreed to ...
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News“Still more work to do” on availability of Scottish red meat
The Scottish Red Meat Resilience Group has called for greater opportunity to work with the public sector and providers of red meat in Scotland to increase the availability of locally-sourced red meat.The Scottish Red Meat Resilience Group is chaired by Quality Meat Scotland, and consists of representation from organisations such ...
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NewsUniversity launches senior leader apprenticeship for food industry
Harper Adams University has created a new qualification that aims to develop future senior managers for food industry businesses.Harper Adams University.The Senior Leader Apprenticeship in Food Business Management course will be delivered by the new Food, Land and Agri-Business Management department at Harper Adams University. The department will focus on ...
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NewsSimply the best at the Meat Management Industry Awards 2021
Football icon Kevin Keegan OBE, who will host this year's Meat Management Industry Awards on 9th September, has spoken to Meat Management about mastering the barbecue and the psychology of taking first place. Football legend Kevin Keegan is looking forward to hosting the Meat Management Industry Awards 2021.Following a very ...
