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NewsInstitute of Meat to receive Royal visit
The Institute of Meat has announced that Her Royal Highness (HRH), Anne, The Princess Royal, will be attending the organisation’s Annual Prize-giving, to be held in conjunction with The Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB), on 21st February 2019.HRH Anne, The Princess Royal, will be attending the organisation’s Annual Prize-giving. Photo ...
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NewsMeat industry reacts to Red Tractor campaign
Red Tractor livestock and pig farmers have reacted to the assurance scheme’s autumn advertising campaign, with feedback highlighting how important the advert is to their businesses.The animated television advert uses the strapline ‘traceable, safe and farmed with care'.Red Tractor report that the number of shoppers associating the logo with ‘traceable ...
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NewsMeat Contacts 2019 edition now available
The 2019 edition of Meat Contacts, the go-to publication for key contacts and information across the UK meat sectors, is now live at www.meatcontacts.com. The print edition is also available.The 2019 edition of Meat Contacts is now available.The directory is packed with information covering the whole industry and remains the ...
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NewsCalls for small abattoirs to be recognised
The Sustainable Food Trust (SFT) is calling for small abattoirs to be recognised as a ‘public good’, and for grants to be made available to help with the cost of installing CCTV and additional structural improvements.Richard Young, SFT policy director.At present, these are only available to the 15 smallest abattoirs ...
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NewsMeat levy bodies to tackle climate change in £29,000 project
Three UK meat levy bodies have jointly commissioned a new project to pave the way for a sustainability framework for livestock production in Great Britain.A new project has been commissioned for livestock production in Great Britain.The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) ...
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NewsWelsh meat industry voices Brexit fears
NFU Cymru, the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) and Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) have all voiced shared concerns over Brexit’s potential impact on the red meat sector in Wales.HCC chair Kevin Roberts.In a joint letter to Welsh Assembly Members, NFU Cymru and BMPA have outlined the importance of the Welsh ...
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NewsMarel opens refurbished Colchester facility
Major food equipment and machinery supplier Marel celebrated the opening of its upgraded manufacturing facility in Colchester on 25th October with a special event.Guests outside the refurbished Marel Colchester site.The facility has undergone extensive refurbishment, including renovations and extensions to the existing building, manufacturing shop floor, offices and reception area. ...
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NewsMusclefood unveils major rebrand
Protein-focused retailer Musclefood has announced a major rebranding to reflect the company’s focus as a health and wellness brand.The new advisory H.E.L.P team.The Nottingham-based firm, known for its lean meat products, has unveiled a revamped identity including a new logo, wordmark and tagline. It is also rolling out a new ...
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NewsMoy Park opens food lounge following £450k investment
Moy Park has unveiled its new Food Lounge at Grantham which will be used by the company for food innovation and development, following a £450,000 investment.Moy Park’s senior customer development chef Richard Harding and head of culinary Aaron Dixon are pictured at Moy Park’s new Food Lounge in Grantham as ...
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NewsPositive response to UK-wide meat review
The UK’s two food regulators, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS), recently held the first joint board meeting to discuss their UK-wide review of meat cutting plants and cold stores.The boards held the meeting on 17th October in Edinburgh, following the publication of the Review which ...
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NewsWorshipful Company of Butchers liverymen to climb Kilimanjaro
A team of ten liverymen from The Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB) are preparing to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain, in an attempt to raise £100,000.Both Andrew Parker (left) and David Baker will be taking part in the Kilimanjaro climb.The proceeds from the climb, set to take place on ...
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NewsNew chair of Quality Meat Scotland to outline priorities
Quality Meat Scotland’s (QMS) new chair, Kate Rowell, will set out her initial priorities following a trip travelling around Scotland to hear from those working in the red meat industry.New chair of Quality Meat Scotland, Kate Rowell.Rowell and Alan Clarke, QMS chief executive, will be visiting auction markets, abattoirs, farmers ...
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NewsFood Waste Reduction Roadmap backed by meat sector
Major poultry processor 2 Sisters Food Group and the National Farmers' Union (NFU) have pledged commitment to the Food Waste Reduction Roadmap.Developed with IGD and WRAP to further reduce the UK’s food waste problem, the Roadmap encompasses the entire supply chain from field to fork.2 Sisters Food Group have pledged ...
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NewsDanish Crown introduce new type of pork for Netto stores
From this week the conventional pork offering at Netto stores in Denmark supplied, by Danish Crown, will come from pigs reared without the use of any antibiotics.Worries about an excessive use of antibiotics in rearing pigs amongst consumers in Denmark has prompted Danish Crown to introduce the product for the ...
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NewsScotch Lamb campaign hits TV screens
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has launched a new ‘Scotch Lamb, Naturally’ campaign to inspire and encourage consumers in Scotland to seek out lamb as a tasty, quick and simple meal.The nine-week long campaign started on 27th August, and for the first time includes television advertising as part of the promotional ...
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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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NewsTulip invests in £1m mincing line
Tulip Ltd has invested more than £1 million in a new mincing line at its factory in Tipton to improve efficiencies and increase output at the site.The new unit is said to be able to process both frozen and fresh mince.The new unit is said to be able to process ...
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NewsRhug Estate opens UK’s first farm drive thru
Rhug Estate is set to make ‘retail history’ as its owner Lord Newborough opens a drive thru to complement the farm shop, bistro and takeaway at the entrance to the farm.This is believed to be the first drive thru to ever be set up on a farm in the UK.Rhug ...
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NewsRick Bestwick sees business boom
Controlled food storage specialist, Rick Bestwick, is celebrating rapid growth with the addition of more than 30 permanent staff.The new starters, at the firm’s Chesterfield headquarters which was opened in 2017, range from warehouse operatives to apprentices and managers.Rick Bestwick, which is part of the Magnavale Group, has undergone a ...
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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 ...
