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NewsBrexit Withdrawal Agreement: what it means for meat
The meat industry has been quick to respond to the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement, which was confirmed by the United Kingdom and European Union negotiating teams in principle this week.The full 585 page report on the Withdrawal Agreement can be found here and that of the Political Declaration here.Meat industry figures ...
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NewsCranswick announces plastic waste progress
Cranswick plc has shared the progress the company has made since announcing its plastics pledge in February and becoming a signatory of the UK Plastic Pact in April.A Cranswick site in Norfolk.Cranswick has removed 450 tonnes of plastic through targeted reduction initiatives such as scrapping single-use plastic items, removing shelf ...
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NewsInternational Meat Trade Association reacts to updated ‘no-deal’ Brexit notices
The International Meat Trade Association (IMTA) has reacted to the Government’s updated ‘no-deal’ Brexit Technical Notices, saying there are still questions which need to be answered.An updated list of 'no-deal' Brexit scenarios show how the Government would deal with issues in the industry.An updated list of scenarios show how the ...
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NewsDanish Crown introduce new type of pork for Netto stores
From this week the conventional pork offering at Netto stores in Denmark supplied, by Danish Crown, will come from pigs reared without the use of any antibiotics.Worries about an excessive use of antibiotics in rearing pigs amongst consumers in Denmark has prompted Danish Crown to introduce the product for the ...
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NewsTulip invests in £1m mincing line
Tulip Ltd has invested more than £1 million in a new mincing line at its factory in Tipton to improve efficiencies and increase output at the site.The new unit is said to be able to process both frozen and fresh mince.The new unit is said to be able to process ...
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NewsDevro plc reports good progress on strategic priorities
Devro plc, a manufacturer of collagen products for the food industry including sausage casings, has announced its half year results which reveal strategic progress at its plants.The data collected is for the six months ending 30th June 2018 and shows continued improvement of performance, in particular at its North American ...
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NewsTulip Ltd unveils sustainability plans
Tulip Ltd has announced commitments to tackling plastic usage and food waste as part of its new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy.The commitments from the Danish Crown-owned manufacturer form a crucial element of its ‘Feeding the World’ programme, which aspires to create a sustainable future for meat in the global ...
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NewsGinsters rebrands its packaging and promotion
Savoury pastry brand, Ginsters of Cornwall, has revealed its new livery and future product development plans.The new livery is rolling out across its range including pasties, slices, sausage rolls and savoury snacks.It includes a refreshed logo and a new design, created using a traditional wood carving technique. Each design tells ...
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NewsABP makes major plastics reduction pledge
Food processor ABP has announced its inclusion as a founding member of the UK Plastics Pact announcement, an initiative launched by the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP).This is a collaboration which brings together businesses from across the entire plastics value chain with the UK Government and non-Governmental organisations (NGOs) ...
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NewsMultivac launches ‘next generation Thermoformer’ at open day
Multivac has unveiled its recently developed X-line RX 4.0, the next generation in thermoforming technology, during an open day event at its Swindon showroom.Visitors across the industry were invited to the company’s newly modernised showroom on 26th and 27th September for an exclusive viewing of the X-line Thermoformer.Billed as a ...
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NewsTowers Thompson achieves BRC Global Standard for Agents and Brokers
Towers Thompson has achieved BRC Global Standard for Agents and Brokers, and the company states this will prove to be an important landmark in the company’s development.Towers Thompson has achieved BRC Global Standard for Agents and Brokers.The BRC Global Standard for Agents and Brokers provides a framework for managing product ...
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NewsRed Tractor campaign to promote barbecue season
Following the success of last year’s promotion, Red Tractor will again be offering promotional packs throughout the summer months to get the nation barbecuing.Red Tractor logoResearch has shown that the barbecue season starts as early as April for many Brits, and therefore Red Tractor is urging retailers to get behind ...
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NewsPeperami rolls out new beef variant
Meaty snack brand Peperami, owned by Jack Link's, is set to launch a new beef variant, marking the first time that the company has introduced a new meat into its range for over 10 years. The new addition comes along with the launch of a new pack design and outer ...
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NewsRed Tractor logo can play significant role post Brexit
With new international trade agreements being negotiated, the Red Tractor logo will play a big role post Brexit, according to Jim Moseley, chairman of Assured Food Standards.At the NFU’s Conference, Moseley spoke of the challenge of opening up international trade destinations in light of Brexit and said there is a ...
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NewsNFU calls for clearer online country of origin labelling
Better country of origin labelling must be implemented on more online products, says the National Farmers Union (NFU).The NFU is calling for product labelling to provide more clarity about where products come from.Online shopping is a growing trend and according to food industry research charity IGD, in 2016 the value ...
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FSA and FSS warn consumers about ‘potentially unsafe’ MDA products
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) are warning consumers to not eat a number of food products supplied by MDA Products Ltd as the products have been repackaged in unapproved premises and are therefore potentially unsafe.The warning applies to all products of animal origin packed and ...
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NewsSurvey shows steaks are becoming more tender
Steaks are becoming more tender as the quality of English beef continues to improve, a new study from AHDB Beef and Lamb has revealed.According to the 2016 AHDB Beef and Lamb retail survey the tenderness of sirloin steaks and beef roasting joints has increased noticeably over the last five years.Tenderness ...
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NewsIndustry urged to get behind Red Tractor campaign
Red Tractor Assurance (RTA) is calling on the industry to get behind its on-pack promotion campaign for its remaining few weeks to help raise awareness of the standards behind the Red Tractor scheme.The autumn on-pack promotion on Red Tractor assured products including meat and poultry, as well as dairy, cereals, ...
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NewsIreland to introduce mandatory meat-origin labelling
Ireland’s government has informed the European Commission that it intends to introduce mandatory country-of-origin labels for certain meat products.The new legislation will apply to fresh, chilled and frozen meat products.Ireland's Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine said: “The country intends to adopt national measures to cover mandatory origin labelling ...
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NewsBernard Matthews and ITVS GE to launch Thunderbirds Are Go turkey range
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has announced that a deal has been signed to partner with British food company, Bernard Matthews. Bernard Matthews is a British food manufacturer that produces fresh, cooked and frozen turkey products.Bernard Matthews signs deal with ITVS GE, for Thunderbirds Are Go themed product.This deal, ...
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