All Red Meat articles – Page 22
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Kantar reveals drop in meat and poultry value growth
Kantar Worldpanel has released the latest figures for the value of Meat, Fish and Poultry (MFP) for the 12 weeks ending 14th August 2016, and the results indicate a drop in value in the market.The figures show that fresh primary meat and poultry experienced strong volume growth over the 12 ...
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Steve Francis appointed CEO of Tulip
Steve Francis has been appointed as the new CEO of Tulip Ltd, taking over from Chris Thomas, effective from 5th September. Francis will bring experience from the meat industry, notably four years working at Dutch slaughterhouse group, Vion Food Group, as well as experience of restructuring manufacturing companies.He has worked ...
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WorldSkills butchery competition final six named
The six finalists for the WorldSkills Butchery competition have been named.Hannah Blakey, seen here in action in the Wales heat, will compete in the final.Hannah Blakey, a 17-year-old apprentice at Leeds City College, is both the youngest competitor and the first female to make it to the finals.She will be ...
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Meat wholesaler prosecuted for supplying sheep meat as goat
A Kent-based meat wholesaler has been prosecuted by West Sussex Trading Standards after it was found to be supplying sheep meat instead of goat.Forge Farm Meats Ltd has been fined over £8,000.Forge Farm Meats Ltd., based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, was found guilty of two offences under the Food Safety ...
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Industry outrage at FSA tweet supporting #meatfreeweek
Leading meat trade and farming organisations have voiced their outrage at the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) decision to support #meatfreeweek by posting a tweet endorsing the campaign, which is running from 1st to 8th August.The FSA later took down the tweet which endorsed #meatfreeweek.A tweet reading “It’s #meatfreeweek – eat ...
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Aubrey Allen achieves ‘higher level’ status
A recent two-day audit has seen butcher, Aubrey Allen Ltd. achieve ‘higher level’ status in the UKAS approved standard for the catering industry.At the start of this year, the National Association of Catering Butchers (NACB) brought in a new, more robust, UKAS approved standard for the catering industry.The audit for ...
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HCC reveals 2016 scholarship recipients
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has announced the recipients of the 2016 HCC Scholarship during a reception at the Royal Welsh Show.(L-R) HCC’s industry development executive James Ruggeri, Richard Roderick, Peter Rushforth and HCC's head of operations Prys Morgan.The individuals to have been awarded the scholarship are ...
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NFU complains about Tesco’s ‘fake farm’ branding
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has written to formally complain to the National Trading Standards over the use of ‘fake’ farm branding by retailers on some food products.Photo: Richard Eaton.This follows concerns expressed by NFU members that the use of ‘fake’ farm labels can be misleading for shoppers resulting in ...
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IMTA launches Brexit strategy
The International Meat Trade Association (IMTA) recently launched its Brexit strategy at its first board meeting since the UK’s decision to leave the EU.The strategy pledges that IMTA will:Establish the facts rule and constraints of Brexit and what it might mean for IMTA membersEngage with government/civil service and lobby for ...
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Meat wholesaler fined more than £25,000
A Birmingham meat wholesaler has been ordered to pay £25,661 after being found guilty of failing to prevent controlled waste escaping from its premises.Rubbish relating to the meat wholesaler spotted on Bissell Street. Credit: Birmingham City Council.Premium Halal Meat & Poultry Limited, based at Unit W5, The Saturn Centre, Bissell ...
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British protected food name plan
Speaking in the House of Commons recently, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Liz Truss, outlined her plans for developing a British protected food names status for when Britain leaves the EU.Liz Truss, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.New legislation will be required as ...
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Discounts and offers behind fresh meat purchasing
New research from nutrition brand www.gonutrition.com suggests that many consumers do not purchase fresh meat without an incentive, such as a discount or offer.According to the survey which polled a total of 2,849 adults aged 18 and over, 54% of respondents said they would only buy fresh meat if the ...
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Butcher gift voucher scheme launched
A Premier Butcher Gift Voucher scheme has been launched by the National Federation of Meat & Food Traders (NFMFT).The scheme is to allow consumers to exchange Premier Butcher gift vouchers for meat products provided by butchers and farm shops.Consumers will be able to purchase the vouchers, which come in £25.00 ...
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Abattoir B Riley & Sons bought out of administration
Burnley-based abattoir B Riley & Sons has been bought out of administration.It has been reported that Dale Valley Rossendale has bought the business and key assets.B Riley & Sons was said to be experiencing cashflow difficulties and went into administration in December last year. Administrators from KPMG were called in ...
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Total sales up at Boparan Holdings
Boparan Holdings Limited, the parent company of 2 Sisters Food Group, has released its consolidated results for the 13 weeks ended 30th April 2016, which reveal total sales are up 0.6% from the previous year.Ranjit Singh Boparan: "This is another positive performance, with the progress we experienced in previous quarters ...
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Tesco to sell Giraffe restaurant chain to Boparan
Tesco has announced its intention to sell its Giraffe restaurant chain to Boparan Restaurants Holdings Limited.The Giraffe restaurant chain is to be sold Boparan Restaurants Holdings Limited.Boparan Holdings is the holding company for 2 Sisters Food Group, owned by Ranjit Singh Boparan, which is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers ...
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Multi agency group to tackle illegal meat trade in Cornwall
A new multi-agency working group in Cornwall has been set up to tackle illegal meat trade.Backed by Crimestoppers, the police, Environmental Health and Trading Standards teams, the Food Standards Agency and a number of rural and agricultural organisations will form the working group.The new set up follows reports of poaching, ...
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HCC signs up to Courtauld commitment
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has become the latest signatory to Courtauld 2025, a voluntary agreement bringing together a range of organisations involved in the food system to make food and drink production and consumption more sustainable.Courtauld 2025 aims to cut the amount of food waste.Courtauld 2025, ...
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Catering students learn about farm-to-fork butchery
Butchers, WH Frost Butchers, and meat wholesaler, Hartshead Meats, have joined forces to help educate the chefs of the future.A group of ten catering students from Trafford College in Altrincham spent a day at Hartshead Meats’ abattoir and meat production facility in Mossley, Ashton-under-Lyne, viewing live cattle in the lairage, ...
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Dunbia chief executive receives industry honours
Dunbia’s chief executive and co-owner, Jim Dobson OBE, has been recognised for his work in the butchery and agricultural sectors with two industry honours.Jim Dobson OBE pictured with the Worshipful Company of Butchers master Patricia Dart.Dobson has been admitted into the Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB) and clothed as a ...