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    BPC to host virtual roundtable on post-Brexit trade in food

    2021-02-03T00:00:00Z

    The British Poultry Council (BPC) is to host a virtual roundtable to discuss the new trade deal with Europe and what this really means for food producers and consumers in the UK.The roundtable will focus on the ways in which various trade barriers can be mitigated to avoid a food ...

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    Britain urgently needs its Christmas food heroes, says BPC

    2020-10-21T00:00:00Z

    The British Poultry Council (BPC) is seeking an urgent exemption for non-UK seasonal poultry workers from quarantine restrictions to ensure Christmas supply does not collapse. BPC chief executive Richard Griffiths.The proposed exemption will cover at least 1000 seasonal workers coming from Poland, Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Slovenia ...

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    HSA publishes welfare guidance for small poultry producers

    2020-10-09T00:00:00Z

    The Humane Slaughter Association (HSA) has produced new, updated animal welfare guidance aimed at small-scale and seasonal poultry producers and processors.The guidance highlights that small-scale and seasonal slaughter is also subject to regulations additional to those relating to animal welfare at slaughter. These include registration with the environmental health department ...

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    Meat and poultry growth slows as consumers ‘Eat Out to Help Out’

    2020-10-08T00:00:00Z

    Growth in sales of fresh meat and poultry slowed in the four weeks to the 6th September as Brits took advantage of the ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ scheme, according to the latest market insight from Kantar.Both fresh primary (6.0%) and fresh processed meat and poultry (6.4%) recorded single digit ...

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    Changes announced at Soanes Poultry

    2020-10-07T00:00:00Z

    East Yorkshire based poultry supplier, Soanes Poultry, has promoted Petra Kdr to the new position of continuous improvement officer.Petra Kdr, continuous improvement officer at Soanes Poultry.Kdr joined Soanes Poultry in 2012 and previously worked in quality improvement and primary processing roles. In her new position, Kdr will be responsible for ...

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    Soanes Poultry creates new role in its senior management team

    2020-09-16T00:00:00Z

    East Yorkshire poultry supplier, Soanes Poultry, has appointed Simon Rodgers to the new position of operations manager. Rodgers joins Soanes Poultry from Malton Foods to work with the senior management team which oversees all operations at the Church Hill Farm site.Soanes Poultry's new operations manager, Simon Rodgers.Rodgers said: "It's a ...

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    Covid-19 outbreak at poultry plant forces hundreds to self-isolate

    2020-09-01T00:00:00Z

    All 350 members of staff at Banham Poultry’s site in Norfolk have been told to self-isolate following an outbreak of coronavirus which led to 75 positive cases.Banham Poultry's site in Norfolk. Image: Google Street View.The company has agreed to close part of its site following consultation with Public Health England ...

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    BGA partners with Mac & Wild to launch cooking kits

    2020-08-10T00:00:00Z

    The British Game Alliance (BGA) has partnered with London-based Scottish restaurant and butcher Mac & Wild to create Grouse Cooking Kits.Each cooking kit will include a brace of grouse, sourced from BGA registered processor Ardgay Game in Scotland, to celebrate the Scottish heritage of the bird in harmony with Mac ...

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    Online sales of fresh meat, fish and poultry up by 99%

    2020-08-06T00:00:00Z

    In the four weeks to the 12th July, online sales of fresh meat, fish and poultry doubled year on year to £190 million, according to the latest market data from Kantar.Fresh lamb was the most popular choice during this period, whereas steaks, roasts, chops and mince all attracted more shoppers ...

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    BPC says meat plants being portrayed unfairly

    2020-06-24T00:00:00Z

    The British Poultry Council (BPC) has hit out at what it says is an unfair portrayal of meat processing sites as Covid-19 epicentres. It also says that outbreaks at meat plants demonstrate that no amount of preparation and vigilance can guarantee complete protection against the virus.BPC chief executive Richard Griffiths.British ...

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    Soanes Poultry appoints new general manager for animal husbandry arm

    2020-06-22T00:00:00Z

    East Yorkshire poultry firm, Soanes Poultry, has appointed existing finance director Claire Wright to the position of general manager for its broiler division, Clive Soanes Broilers Ltd.Claire Wright, general manager of Soanes Poultry's broiler division, Clive Soanes Broilers Ltd.Clive Soanes Broilers is the animal husbandry division of Soanes Poultry's integrated ...

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    2 Sisters Wales plant to close due to Covid-19 cases

    2020-06-18T00:00:00Z

    2 Sisters Food Group has said it will close its poultry processing facility in Llangefni, Wales for 14 days following a number of confirmed cases of coronavirus.2 Sisters Food Group's poultry plant in Llangefni, Anglesey. Image: BBC Wales.According to BBC Wales, around 110 members of staff were initially told to ...

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    Avara Foods announces proposals to close its duck business

    2020-05-01T00:00:00Z

    Avara Foods is currently considering closing its duck business, Cherry Valley Foods, following a significant drop in sales and foodservice closures during the coronavirus pandemic.The business, currently operating out of Caistor in Lincolnshire, is now set to enter a consultation period to determine the next steps and timescales.Cherry Valley Foods ...

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    Record month for meat, fish and poultry as Covid-19 impacts shopper behaviour

    2020-04-21T00:00:00Z

    A record month for the grocery market has seen uplifts in the amount of meat, fish and poultry purchased over the last 12 weeks, according to the latest market data from Kantar.Some £10.8billion of grocery sales were recorded in the last four weeks, eclipsing even the peak seen at Christmas. ...

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    Meat, fish and poultry purchasing slows ahead of Covid-19

    2020-03-24T00:00:00Z

    Our latest grocery market share figures from Kantar show year-on-year supermarket sales grew by the fastest rate since November last year, at 0.7%, over the 12 weeks to 23rd February, but the picture for the meat, fish and poultry (MFP) categories is more nuanced and continues to show that the ...

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    BPC says Government must take measures to support everyone working in the food supply chain

    2020-03-20T00:00:00Z

    The British Poultry Council (BPC) has called on the Government to consider measures to cushion the food supply chain from the impact of coronavirus. BPC chief executive Richard Griffiths.British Poultry Council, chief executive, Richard Griffiths, said: “Everyone in the poultry meat supply chain is working hard to keep the country ...

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    Gressingham Duck launches new Easter on-pack promotion

    2020-03-18T00:00:00Z

    Gressingham Duck has announced a new on-pack promotion in an attempt to encourage people to try roasting with duck for Easter.As of the 27th March, 300,000 selected ‘Gressingham Duck Fresh Duck’ products will feature a 'Win 1 of 25 Gressingham Roasting Kits' stickers across all retail outlets.Featuring on in-store packs, ...

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    Workers at poultry business rewarded for long service

    2020-02-26T00:00:00Z

    Twelve employees from Soanes Poultry, a Yorkshire poultry business, have been rewarded for their long service.(L to R) Ben Lee, Simon Vint, Petra Kdr, Daniel Spolny and Pitor Trzeciak.Nights and logistics manager, Neil Mennell and production manager, Allison Clark both received awards for their 20 years' service, whilst another ten ...

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    Avara Foods’ Telford site Open Day a success

    2020-02-07T00:00:00Z

    Avara Foods recently welcomed members of the public to its Telford site, inviting those in the local area to find out more about the company, how the site operates and learn about the exciting career options available.Avara saw over 130 members of the public on its open day.The open day ...

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    2 Sisters Food Group shows continued growth in its Q1 results

    2019-12-12T00:00:00Z

    The 2 Sisters Food Group's like for like year on year profits in Q1 were up 42.4% but sales were down to £677.1m from £708.3m for the same period last year.Ronald Kers, CEO, 2 Sisters Food Group, said: “Our new financial year starts with another quarter of double-digit like-for-like earnings ...