All Red Meat articles – Page 22
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NewsBVA calls for clear animal welfare labels
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has joined the Labelling Matters campaign, an initiative calling for mandatory method of production labelling of meat and dairy products across the EU.A key element of the Labelling Matters campaign is that mandatory method of production labelling must be underpinned by robust welfare outcome safeguards, ...
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NewsHCC supports new Food and Nutrition GCSE
A new GCSE in Food and Nutrition is expected to prove popular as young people are currently tuning in to foodie shows such as Great British Menu and The Great British Bake Off.The new comprehensive qualification will replace the previous GCSEs in Hospitality and Catering and Food Technology, and its ...
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Consumers confident cooking meat in packaging
A recent study carried out by Campden BRI has revealed that 90% of UK consumers trust packaging to cook meat products properly and safely.A total of 109 respondents representing a cross-section of UK meat-eaters were involved in the research, which was carried out to assess consumers’ acceptability of six samples ...
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NewsMorrisons cuts meat and poultry prices
Multiple retailer, Morrisons, is set to cut the price of some of its meat and poultry products by 12% this week, in an initiative aimed to encourage families to cook with meat this autumn.The prices of nearly 130 cooked meat, fresh meat and poultry products are being reduced along with ...
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NewsTeam GB set to compete at World Butchers Challenge
The six butchers representing Great Britain at the World Butchers Challenge landed in Australia this weekend ahead of the competition taking place on 10th September in Queensland.Nicknamed the ‘British Beefeaters’, the British team will compete against butchers from Australia, New Zealand and France for the title of Grand Champions.The 'British ...
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NewsFamous Brands acquires Gourmet Burger Kitchen
Wimpy-owner Famous Brands has signed an agreement to acquire the entire share capital of restaurant-chain Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK).Regarded widely as a high-end UK burger chain, GBK will change hands in a £120m deal.The UK burger bar market is estimated to be worth £3,286 million.Launched in 2001 in Battersea, south ...
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NewsKantar 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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NewsSteve 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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NewsWorldSkills 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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NewsMeat 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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NewsIndustry 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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NewsAubrey 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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NewsHCC 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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NewsNFU 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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NewsIMTA 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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NewsMeat 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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NewsBritish 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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NewsDiscounts 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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NewsAbattoir 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 ...
