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NewsIndustry response to FSA Official Controls consultation published
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published a summary of responses to its consultation on early proposals for a future delivery model (FDM) for FSA-delivered Official Controls in the meat sector.Earlier this year FSA gathered the views of stakeholders - including consumers, industry and third party assurance organisations, vets, internal ...
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NewsAHDB to close its Quality Standard Mark Scheme
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is to end its Quality Standard Mark Scheme (QSM) for beef and lamb in March 2022.Will Jackson, strategy director for AHDB Beef and Lamb.The Scheme, which is fully funded by AHDB, was launched in 2004 and is based on existing assurance schemes. It ...
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NewsAHDB to reduce operational costs by £7.8m
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has announced it will be making £7.8 million of reductions from their annual staff and overheads budget of £29 million.AHDB chairman Nicholas Saphir.The reductions, AHDB stated, are part of plans to reduce operational costs and improve efficiency outlined in the AHDB’s Change Programme ...
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NewsEville & Jones wins FSA Official Controls contract
The contract for Official Controls delivery in approved meat and dairy establishments in England and Wales will be delivered by Eville and Jones Ltd, on behalf of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) from 30th March 2020.Dr Colin Sullivan of the FSA: “We are confident that our choice of supplier will ...
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Change at Columbus UK
Managing director of Columbus’ UK business, a global digital advisor and solution provider to the meat and food industry has been appointed group chief people officer and will head the development of people, culture, and career growth globally. Her role will start in January 2020.[gallery type="slideshow" ids="https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2019/10/Chris-Mean-Columbus.jpg|Chris Mean will take ...
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NewsFinal call for Welsh red meat sector to apply for HCC Scholarship travel fund
The deadline to apply for a £3000 travel fund to enhance understanding of the red meat sector is fast approaching, and interested parties are being urged to apply as soon as possible.2018 scholars Peredur Owen and Dafydd Huw Evans receive their prizes from Gwyn Howells and James Ruggeri of HCC, ...
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NewsHCC set to inspire younger generation
Two staff from Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) have joined a nationwide campaign to inspire Welsh youngsters to pursue rewarding careers in the food industry.HCC’s ‘Tasty Ambassadors’ Kate Patten and Kirstie Jones.Kate Patten and Kirstie Jones have signed up as ‘Tasty Ambassadors’ in a schools and colleges ...
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NewsIFFA 2019 countdown begins
With just over two weeks to go until IFFA 2019 opens its doors to more than 1,000 companies from around 50 countries, market leaders are set to present innovations and future-oriented trends to the entire processing chain of the meat industry.Photo: Messe Frankfurt GmbH / Petra Welzel.Presented on a three-yearly ...
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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 ...
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NewsOcado and M&S announce joint venture details
Marks and Spencer Group Plc (M&S) has confirmed the creation of a 50/50 joint venture with Ocado Group Plc (Ocado) meaning the current Waitrose commercial arrangement with Ocado will come to an end in September 2020.Tim Steiner, Ocado CEO pictured with Steve Rowe, M&S CEO (right) this morning in London ...
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NewsProposed deal between Sainsbury’s/Asda in danger
It has been found by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) that if retailers Sainsbury’s and Asda continue with merge plans, shoppers could face higher prices, reduced quality and choice, and a poorer overall shopping experience across the UK.The CMA believes the merge could lead to lessening of competition at ...
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NewsQ Guild announces new member
A retail butchers’ business that can be found located in a popular local farm shop, has been recently approved as a new member of the Q Guild of Butchers.The Albion Farm Shop offers a butchery counter, managed by head butcher Kyle Mottram.The Q Guild boasts a membership of some of ...
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NewsRevenue grows but so do losses at Ocado
The online retailer Ocado has reported growing losses for the 2018, although sales rose by a substantial 12.3%, with more customers now using its delivery service.Ocado has reported revenue growth and losses.The business has recorded a pre-tax loss of £44.4m, compared with £9.8m in 2018. However, Ocado also reported that ...
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NewsRick Bestwick enters new financial partnership
Rick Bestwick has agreed new financial partnership with Yorkshire Bank to help and support ‘record growth’ of the company.L-R: David Burgess, director of business development, SME cashflow lending, corporate and structured finance, and Nick Vessey, Magnavale Group finance director.Temperature-controlled storage company Magnavale, who trades under the Rick Bestwick brand, has ...
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NewsDanish Crown cuts costs
Danish Crown has announced that its first quarter results fell below budget, meaning the business is having to reduce costs and cut between 300 and 400 jobs across the group.Jais Valeur, group CEO of Danish Crown.Danish Crown has reported its earnings are being challenged by problems in the UK business, ...
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NewsSainsbury’s places meat-free products in its meat aisles
Sainsbury’s is trialling a new meat-alternative section within its meat, fish, and poultry aisles across 20 stores nationwide, following the launch of its new plant-based range.Sainsbury’s is trialling a new meat-alternative section within its meat aisles.The change is believed to mark the first time a UK supermarket has positioned a ...
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NewsTesco to close meat counters across 90 stores
Tesco has confirmed it will close food counters - including the meat counters - in 90 of its stores as part of a wider cost-cutting plan that is expected to affect 9,000 staff.Tesco is closing the meat counters across multiple stores. Image ©Licensed to i-Images Picture Agency.The retailer has said ...
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NewsMeat industry responds to Brexit deal rejection
Following the news that Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal was rejected in Parliament by 230 votes, the meat industry has voiced its concerns.The defeat is said to be the largest for a sitting government in history and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has now tabled a vote of no confidence ...
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News‘Local abattoirs should be recognised as a public good’
Without small abattoirs the UK would not have local and traceable meat production. This is the message that experts at the recent Oxford Farming Conference asserted to delegates.Delegates at the Oxford Farming Conference. Photo credit: Oxford Farming Conference.Speaking at last week’s conference, the experts considered how the future of the ...
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NewsSuccessful Christmas trading for butchers
With the New Year now upon us, Meat Management looks back on the Christmas period and offers exclusive insight from the Q Guild and National Craft Butchers on 2018’s festive trading for independent retailers.Callaghans Butchers were one of many reporting successful trading with 330 turkey orders over Christmas.Claire Holland, manager ...
