All Poultry & Game articles – Page 6
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NewsUK Sausage Week competition judging a sizzling success
The search to find the best sausages in the UK took place this week with around 500 bangers assessed by a team of expert judges.The judging team, headed up by Institute of Meat CEO Keith Fisher, gathered at The Regional Food Academy at Harper Adams University to put all products ...
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NewsKatie Doherty appointed CEO of International Meat Trade Association
Katie Doherty is set to succeed Liz Murphy as CEO of the International Meat Trade Association (IMTA) after being promoted from the role of policy director. Katie Doherty has been working with IMTA for some time.IMTA's newly appointed CEO, Katie Doherty.The appointment was announced by chairman Margaret Boanas at the ...
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NewsNigel Fredericks ceases trading
It is believed that catering butcher Nigel Fredericks has ceased trading and may have entered administration, reliable sources have revealed. Meat Management has ascertained from the business’s landlord that rent had not been paid for some time and the company has now shut up shop. It appears that the company ...
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NewsLocal authorities reveal unspecified animals' DNA
Local authorities’ own food sampling programmes has suggested that more than a fifth of meat sample tests in 2017 found DNA from animals not on the labelling.The Food Standards Agency (FSA) explained to Meat Management that the figures are from local authorities who carry out sampling programmes which are designed ...
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NewsMeat industry charity celebrates 190 years
The Butchers’ & Drovers’ Charitable Institution (BDCI) is celebrating 190 years of history, and will be at the Smithfield 150: London’s Biggest Birthday Party event to mark the occasion.The Smithfield 150 event is a festival taking place to mark the 150th anniversary of Smithfield Market. It will feature a variety ...
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NewsNew 2 Sisters CEO sets out transformation agenda
Ronald Kers, the new chief executive of 2 Sisters Food Group, has spelled out his vision for the future of the company.After a two-month transition period, Kers officially took the reigns as new CEO on 1st August and has now set out his plans for the future.Ronald Kers, the new ...
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NewsWomen In Meat Awards voting closes
The organisers of the Women In Meat Industry Awards have reported an incredible response to the voting process, with around 3,000 votes received across the various categories.The voting process is now closed, and the winner of each of the seven public voting categories will be revealed at the black tie ...
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NewsCranswick plc sees strong growth
Pork and poultry producer Cranswick plc has released an update on trading for the three months to 30th June 2018.Trading in the first quarter of the financial year was said to be positive and in line with management’s expectations.A Cranswick site in Norfolk.Revenue during the three month period was 3.2% ...
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NewsTesco re-launches Sustainable Farming Group for beef
Tesco has announced it will continue its multi-million pound investment in the growth of the British Aberdeen Angus herd.Tesco says that 1,600 farmers in the UK are set to benefit from a new 12 month contract which is expected to guarantee a price above the standard market rate for beef.Tesco ...
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NewsFinalists exclusively revealed for Women in Meat Industry Awards
Voting is live online.Following a plethora of nominations, the finalists have now been unveiled for the Women in Meat Industry Awards 2018 and Meat Management readers can vote for their choice online now.The brand new Women In Meat Industry Awards will recognise female meat professionals across a variety of sectors.There ...
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NewsBurgers see one million more shoppers
The latest meat, fish and poultry (MFP) market update from Kantar Worldpanel, covering the 12 weeks to 17th June, finds value and volume sales are in growth, particularly meat.According to Kantar, a performance like this has not been seen in the market in three years, and the recent warm weather ...
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NewsUK Sausage Week: there's still time to enter 2018's competition
UK Sausage Week is back with a banger from 29th October to 4th November 2018 and now is the time for industry to nominate products for entry into the campaign's annual competition.The winners of the UK Sausage Week 2017 competition.Once again, the week's proceedings will kick-off with the annual competition ...
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News2 Sisters Q3 results ‘in line with expectations’
Boparan Holdings Limited, the parent company for 2 Sisters Food Group, has announced its consolidated results for the 13 weeks ended 28th April 2018.The report shows continued revenue growth, and total sales up 1.8% to £836.7m.Like-for like sales are also up 1.3%, and the company states that a successful disposal ...
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News2 Sisters unveils 300 new job opportunities
2 Sisters Food Group has announced 300 new permanent roles, and 20 new apprentices taken on for its site in Willand, Devon.The food group is investing at its Willand factory and expanding operations in order to give it a ‘greater ability to process, cut and pack products for its retail ...
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NewsBritish Poultry Council praises sector for a reduction in the use of antibiotics
The British Poultry Council (BPC) has highlighted the achievements made by the poultry meat sector in a new report.British Poultry Council has highlighted the achievements made by the poultry meat sector in a new report.According to the 2018 Antibiotic Stewardship Report, the sector’s focus on excellence in bird health and ...
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NewsMoy Park reports highest poultry production in 75 years
Moy Park has announced a major production milestone, with the company producing six million birds per week for the first time in its 75-year history.Moy Park grower Mark Singleton (left) and Shane McDonald, Free Range Farm Compliance Manager, Moy Park.The company has reportedly increased production by 20% since 2015 and ...
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NewsCountryside Alliance poll reveals ‘enormous potential’ for game meat market
The Countryside Alliance has commissioned a poll that shows the vast majority of people have never bought game meat in the shops.Results show that 31% of people have never even considered eating game.The polling was undertaken by ORB International on behalf of the Alliance, and found that 85% of people ...
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News2 Sisters looks to build ‘culture of transparency’
2 Sisters Food Group has launched a new colleague suggestion scheme called TalktoMe that aims to develop a ‘culture of transparency and honesty’.The just-launched line of communication at major poultry processor aims to encourage employees from across the whole business to contact TalktoMe to share their ideas on ways to ...
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NewsAllan Bennett crowned Supreme Champion at National Meat Products Competition
The cream of the crop have been recognised following The National Federation of Meat & Food Traders’ (NFMFT) National Meat Products Competition – with Allan Bennett scooping the Supreme Champion title.NFMFT Supreme Champion 2018 Allan Bennett receiving his award from (left) Julian Warner of Lucas Ingredients and Jim Sperring, NFMFT ...
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NewsBacon and fresh poultry see strongest growth so far this year
While Kantar Worldpanel’s latest market report indicates a volume drop for Meat, Fish and Poultry (MFP), both bacon and fresh processed poultry show strong performances.According to Kantar, it has been a “difficult first quarter” for the MFP market with overall volumes dropping as shoppers move their spend into other markets.In ...
