All Red Meat articles – Page 22
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NewsNew chair for Quality Meat Scotland
Kate Rowell has been appointed by Scottish ministers as the new chair of Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), and will take over the role on 1st October.Rowell, who has been a member of the QMS board since April 2015, will take over the role when current chair Jim McLaren steps down ...
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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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NewsDawn Meats receives certification for reduced energy
Dawn Meats has been awarded an ISO 50001 energy management certification for its work in Ireland to hit sustainability targets of reducing its energy intensity by 40% by 2025.The award by Certification Europe recognises Dawn’s comprehensive energy management system across eight of its Irish processing sites.Jim Gannon (left), Gerry Kelly, ...
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NewsNew research highlights waste in the red meat sector
A new report has identified several opportunities where the red meat processing sector in Wales can reduce waste and increase efficiency.The report, ‘Identifying opportunities to maximise value and reduce waste in red meat processing in Wales’, produced by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) on behalf of WRAP ...
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NewsContinued growth for China's animal protein industry
A report from Rabobank food & agribusiness has predicted the Chinese animal protein market will continue to grow, but growth will be driven by value rather than volume.The report explains the sheer size of China’s consumer base and its rising middle class, in which it suggests that its animal protein ...
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News2 Sisters creates more than 200 new jobs
Up to 200 new jobs will be created at 2 Sisters Food Group’s Carlisle site – Cavaghan and Gray – securing the long-term future of the site.2 Sisters has announced a £7m capital investment at its Carlisle prepared meals factory, creating more than 200 new jobs for the region as ...
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NewsMeat executives respond to Government no-deal Brexit notices
Following the Government’s newly published set of ‘no-deal’ Brexit Technical Notices, the British Poultry Council and other meat organisations have offered their views.BPC chief executive Richard Griffiths.Yesterday (23rd August), the Government released a publication of guidance on how to prepare for a no-deal Brexit.The Government has stated that the technical ...
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NewsDanish Crown postpones joint Tulip head office
Plans for a new joint head office for Danish Crown and Tulip Food Company were announced a year ago, but have now been put on hold.The idea was to transform a former sausage factory in Randers into a modern office building with 23,000 square metres of floor space.Jais Valeur, group ...
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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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News‘Save small abattoirs!’ says industry letter to Gove
With small abattoirs closing at an ‘alarming rate’, 34 organisations from across the food sector have written to Defra Secretary of State, Michael Gove, calling for urgent action.The letter is signed by groups ranging from the Women’s Institute through to the National Sheep Association and describes the network of smaller ...
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NewsHeatwave could impact Christmas meat
With the continuous heatwave in the UK, some meat producers have aired concerns about a possible low supply of meat in time for the Christmas period.Some British farmers are having to send animals to slaughter early, with many cows in particular being sent for slaughter now rather than later on ...
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NewsSmithfield Market to be relocated?
The City of London Corporation has conducted a strategic review into the future of its three wholesale food markets; Smithfield (meat and poultry), Billingsgate (fish) and New Spitalfields (fruit, vegetables and flowers).Smithfield is the largest wholesale meat market in the UK and one of the largest of its kind in ...
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NewsBBC show tours the Heck sausage factory
Sausage producer Heck starred on the small screen on 31st July in an episode of BBC2 show Inside the Factory.The programme saw MasterChef’s Gregg Wallace visiting The Heck Sausage Factory in North Yorkshire to look at the process of producing 97% pork sausages from farm to fork.Presenter Gregg Wallace and ...
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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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NewsScottish butchers celebrate SFMFT’s 100th anniversary
Butchers throughout Scotland, including the Scottish Federation of Meat Traders Associaitions (SFMFT) are celebrating the centenary of the trade association which supports the growth of their businesses.SFMFT, better known in recent times as Scottish Craft Butchers, was incorporated on 26th July 1918 as a combined voice of authority to represent ...
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NewsMeet Women In Meat Industry Awards co-host Lesley Waters
In the run up to the Women In Meat Industry Awards 2018, Meat Management caught up with the event’s co-host – celebrity chef and businesswoman Lesley Waters.Celebrity chef Lesley Waters will host the Women in Meat Industry Awards.In an exclusive interview with Lesley, we learnt why she has decided to ...
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NewsGovernment criticised over meat inspector shortage
With the UK currently facing a shortage of meat inspectors, the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has criticised the Government for ‘repeatedly ignoring the warning signs' and has called for urgent action.The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has criticised the Government over the current shortage of meat inspectors.Eville ...
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NewsMeat is coming home!
Butchers across the UK saw a significant rise in meat sales during the World Cup period, with a particular increase in sales of BBQ products.There was a significant rise in meat sales during the World Cup period.Q Guild chairman David Lishman of Lishmans of Ilkley told Meat Management: “The World ...
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NewsNick Allen voices views on CO2 shortage
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has spoken out following the CO2 shortage.While some CO2 plants have agreed to re-start operations after having shut down for planned maintenance, fresh supplies will only start filtering through to firms in the next couple of weeks.This means that that we can expect the ...
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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 ...
