All Red Meat articles – Page 12
-
NewsGordon King appointed as new executive manager at Scottish Craft Butchers
Scottish Craft Butchers (SCB) has announced its new executive manager will be Gordon King, who is set to take over the position vacated by Douglas Scott.Gordon King will take over Douglas Scott as executive manager.SCB says King will bring a wide range of experience both of the meat industry and ...
-
NewsMeat from Britain to be showcased at the SIAL Canada exhibition
Red meat products from England, Scotland and Wales are to be profiled at the international tradeshow SIAL Canada, which is held in Montreal over three days from 30th April to 2nd May.Red meat products from England, Scotland and Wales are to be profiled at SIAL Canada.The show attracts more than ...
-
NewsExtension to Brexit process agreed again – trade comments
EU leaders have granted the Prime Minister an extension to the UK Brexit process, after meeting in Brussels on 10th April. The new deadline of 31st October offers the prospect of the UK not having to leave the EU without a deal.The new deadline of 31st October offers the prospect ...
-
NewsWCB raise over £60,000 following Kilimanjaro climb
A team representing the Worshipful Company of Butchers Livery Company (WCB), have successfully climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and in the process raised over £60,000.The Cure Parkinson’s Trust was the chosen charity.Speaking at Saddlers Hall in London, at a recent WCB Court Lunch, David Baker said: “Two years ago, in the pub, ...
-
News2 Sisters learning and development rolled out across poultry sites
2 Sisters Food Group says it has stepped up its commitment to the continuous training development of its people with two major learning programme roll-outs across its UK poultry estate.The Work Words programme compromises of a series of 10 facilitated one-hour sessions concentrating on key aspects of factory life.Word Works ...
-
NewsTesco to offer vegan foods in the meat aisle
From Monday 8th April, larger Tesco stores will be offering vegan alternatives in the meat aisles in a new fixture where customers will find both next to each other.The move comes as Tesco says it believe more Brits are reducing their meat consumption, either turning to a vegan or vegetarian ...
-
NewsMPs vote for an extension to Brexit process – industry reaction
In a bid to avoid any no-deal scenario, MPs voted by a majority of one last night to force Prime Minister Teresa May to ask the EU for an extension to the Brexit process.The legislation, proposed by Labour MP Yvette Cooper, was approved by MPs by just one vote.The bill, ...
-
NewsTulip invests £2.3m in Ruskington factory
Tulip Ltd., is investing £2.3m in its specialist snacking site at Ruskington to meet increased demand for core traditional products, while enhancing its capability to bring new innovations to market.The Ruskington site produces 75 million Scotch eggs per year.The Lincolnshire factory, which employs 450 workers, is claimed to be the ...
-
NewsHRH The Countess of Wessex presents Bicentenary Trophy
Former Waitrose director Heather Jenkins has been awarded the Royal Smithfield Club Bicentenary Trophy in recognition of 30 years of outstanding service to meat sectors and agriculture.L-R: David Gunner, Joint Chief Executive Dovecote Park Ltd, Heather Jenkins, former Waitrose & Partners director, Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex, and ...
-
NewsTulip to continue with MM Awards sponsorship
As anticipation builds towards this year’s Meat Management Meat Industry Awards ceremony, organisers have confirmed that Tulip will once again sponsor the main course at the black tie dinner on June 27th.Up to 500 guests are expected to attend the dinner at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole this year.The annual Awards ...
-
NewsSteak wins the day
National Craft Butchers (NCB) has reported that its recent Roadshow and BBQ Competition was a great success and that top spot for the Champion BBQ Product category went to Owen Taylor & Sons for its sirloin steak entry.Owen Taylor & Sons won Champion BBQ Product with its Sirloin Steak.The NCB ...
-
NewsRecognition of craft skills long overdue - IoM
A new report issued by think tank, The Social Market Foundation (SNF), has suggested that workers who complete apprenticeships should be allowed to call themselves ‘craftsman’ or ‘craftswoman’ to put their qualifications on a par with university degrees.Winners at the recent WCB/IoM awards pictured with HRH Princess Royal, together with ...
-
NewsSir David Naish dies aged 78
Former NFU President Sir David Naish has died at the age of 78. He will be remembered for his important leadership during the BSE crisis.Sir David was President of the NFU between 1991 and 1998.Born in Nottinghamshire, Sir David was President of the NFU between 1991 and 1998 and followed ...
-
NewsBMPA begins new research projects
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) is launching new research and development projects to further knowledge behind aspects of the red meat supply chain.BMPA say that a search of the literature failed to uncover any cases of botulism associated with fresh chilled VP or MAP meat.The projects will invest with ...
-
NewsRomford abattoir fined for hygiene breaches
Romford Halal Meats Ltd has been fined a total of £23,952.35 for meat hygiene failings after being prosecuted by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).Dr Colin Sullivan, chief operating officer at FSA.The abattoir was found guilty of failing to prevent carcases from coming into contact with others before a post-mortem inspection ...
-
NewsBrexit ‘cliff edge’ pushed back – trade reaction
After eight hours of talks, EU leaders offered to delay Brexit until 22nd May last night Thursday 21st March, if British MPs approve the prime ministers exit deal with a third vote in the commons.Prime Minister, Theresa May.The prime minister will return to the UK to try to convince MPs ...
-
NewsStanforths Butchers expands wholesale business
Stanforths Butchers is expanding its wholesale supply business after opening up a new facility at its Skipton Auction Mart meat production unit.Simon Barker, owner and director at Stanforths Butcher. Photo Credit: Adrian Legge PhotographyThe company say that the move is in direct response to increasing demand from the regional hospitality ...
-
NewsMeat Business Women event to receive royal visit
The Meat Business Women (MBW) organisation has confirmed that Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, will be attending its Meat Business Women…The Conference 2019 event on 14th May, at the Painters’ Hall in London.Laura Ryan and Margaret Boanas (of IMTA) pictured together with HRH The Princess Royal.The conference will see ...
-
News‘BSE Professor’ dies aged 78
Leeds University medical microbiologist, Professor Richard Lacey, has died aged 78. He first brought his claims about Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) to public attention in 1990, suggesting a link between the cattle disease and its human equivalent, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD). Lacey called for the slaughter of all BSE-infected herds.The claim ...
-
News“Brilliant week” for industry awards
Described as one of the best ever, the MM Meat Industry Awards judging week was deemed a great success, with Managing Editor & Publisher of Meat Management magazine Graham Yandell saying: “It was a brilliant week and we have had a huge response again this year".The judging team have been ...
