All Red Meat articles – Page 19
-
News
Slaughtering and meat packaging affected by carbon dioxide shortage
A food grade carbon dioxide (CO2) shortage is set to have a major impact on the UK meat processing and manufacturing industry.The UK has been hardest hit by the lack of food grade liquid CO2 - with only one major producer operating. According to the publication Gasworld the supply situation ...
-
News
Phase one of cutting plants and cold stores review complete
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published an interim update on its cutting plants and cold stores review and outlined the priority areas for phases two and three.On 1st February 2018, FSA and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) announced they would be undertaking a UK wide review of cutting plants and ...
-
News
Women In Meat Industry Awards – open for nominations!
The Women in Meat Industry Awards 2018 campaign has launched, and nominations are now open. The awards will be presented at a black tie dinner, held on Friday 16th November 2018 at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington, London.The Women in Meat Industry Awards 2018 campaign has launched!If you know ...
-
News
First code of practice for charcuterie producers published
The Guild of Fine Food has published what it states is the UK’s first technical code of practice for artisan charcuterie makers.The Assured Code of Practice for Artisan Charcuterie Production contains detailed advice on developing a HACCP plan and a comprehensive guide.This decision reflects a need for clear regulatory guidelines ...
-
News
Concerns over AHDB’s sale of MLCSL
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) along with other key meat and livestock industry bodies have expressed concerns over AHDB’s planned sale of Meat & Livestock Commercial Services Ltd (MLCSL) to HallMark Veterinary Services.Their concerns were expressed in a joint letter sent to both Jane King, CEO of AHDB and ...
-
News
New Women In Meat Awards gathers pace
Interest in the new Women In Meat Awards organised by Meat Management magazine continues to gather pace, with voting and nomination opportunities going live in June and then culminating in a five star black tie dinner and ceremony in London on Friday 16th November.TV chef and food business entrepreneur Lesley ...
-
News
Industry urges City of Edinburgh Council to reconsider ‘Meat Free Mondays’ decision
A host of Scottish food and farming organisations have written to City of Edinburgh Council to highlight their concerns about a possible lack of awareness of the positive credentials of red meat.Jim McLaren, chairman of QMS.The organisations have also called on the council to reconsider the rationale behind its recent ...
-
News
Allan 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 ...
-
News
Holmesterne Foods doubles capacity
Holmesterne Foods, known for its raw and cooked meat products, has doubled its production capacity at two of its manufacturing sites.Head of operations, Shaun Bedford.The company, which has a £17m turnover, has installed a number of new generation blast freezer units at two of its manufacturing sites in North Yorkshire, ...
-
News
Bacon 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 ...
-
News
Rhug Estate granted Royal Warrant of Appointment
Organic meat produced on the Rhug Estate in Corwen in Wales is reportedly the first in the country to be granted a Royal Warrant of Appointment to HRH The Prince of Wales.As well as supplying organic meat (including Welsh lamb, bison, chicken and turkey) to Prince Charles, the farm can ...
-
News
Meat delivery service teams up with Amazon
Meat company field&flower, which started out as an operation consisting of just two men and a cow, has now signed a major deal with Amazon.The activity is part of the meat delivery business’ wider plans to expand and grow its customer base. The relationship involves working with Amazon Treasure Truck ...
-
News
Danish Crown acquires DK-Foods
Danish Crown has obtained pepperoni business DK-Foods, with the business set to operate as a separate unit under Tulip Food Company.The deal is expected to assist Danish Crown in its aim to become a major provider of pizza toppings.L-R: Tulip's CFO Henrik Weihrauch, board members Per Fischer Larsen and Steffen ...
-
News
Scotch Beef DNA traceability study announced
A study looking at the feasibility of introducing DNA traceability to guarantee the authenticity of Scotch Beef PGI is being commissioned by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).This follows a period of engagement with different parts of the Scottish meat industry, to gauge the level of industry support for the potential introduction ...
-
News
Russell Hume goes into administration
Meat supplier Russell Hume has gone into administration, with this news following the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) recent hygiene investigation into the company.Russell Hume has entered administration following FSA's investigation into its operations.*Headquartered in Derby and operating from six production sites in Liverpool, Birmingham, London, Boroughbridge, Exeter and Fife, the ...
-
News
Russell Hume investigated by Food Standards Agency
Following an unannounced inspection of Russell Hume’s Birmingham site on 12th January, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has stated it became aware of instances of non-compliance with food hygiene regulations.Russell Hume, known for supplying products such as steak, is being investigated by FSA.*This led FSA to investigate all Russell Hume ...
-
News
Meat Trades Journal to cease publication
The trade title Meat Trades Journal is to cease publication, with its last issue in print expected to be the January 2018 edition.The title, which was to celebrate its 130 year anniversary in 2018, was launched in May 1888, and at the time incorporated the Cattle Salesman’s Gazette. It has ...
-
News
LMCNI launches three-year beef and lamb campaign
The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) has announced a three-year marketing campaign encouraging people across the country to eat more Farm Quality Assured beef and lamb.Targeting consumers via television, radio, print, online, social media and outdoor display advertising options, LMC will encourage “local consumers to seek out ...
-
News
First haggis exports to Canada enough to feed 40,000
The first haggis exports to Canada have provided enough to feed 40,000 people, with 17,500 packs having gone out from Macsween of Edinburgh, the sole provider to the country.Macsween has shipped seven tonnes of haggis to Canada since the country’s ban was lifted in August.Macsween export range.Welcoming the news, Economy ...
-
News
Industry calls for better public message on red meat and health
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has called for the positive health benefits of consuming lean red meat to be more widely-known in order to ensure an informed public debate.This was the message presented by experts at the HCC Annual Conference held in the Vale of Glamorgan on ...