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NewsCranswick plc sees strong growth
Pork and poultry producer Cranswick plc has released an update on trading for the three months to 30th June 2018.Trading in the first quarter of the financial year was said to be positive and in line with management’s expectations.A Cranswick site in Norfolk.Revenue during the three month period was 3.2% ...
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NewsKepak Group acquires 2 Sisters Red Meat
Boparan Holdings Limited, the parent company for 2 Sisters Food Group, has completed the sale of its red meat business, 2 Sisters Red Meat Limited, to Irish based meat producer Kepak Group.2 Sisters Red Meat has been trading since 2013 and has four facilities in the UK.Ranjit Singh, president of ...
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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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NewsHCC Red Meat Development Programme granted £9.2m
A significant £9.2 million has been injected into the Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) Red Meat Development Programme to help Welsh farming prepare for a post-Brexit world.The programme is said to engage with all aspects of the supply chain, boosting farm productivity while ensuring that future red ...
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NewsGB industry alliance to promote benefits of red meat
Agricultural organisations from England, Scotland and Wales are uniting in a new initiative which will see them work together to communicate the benefits of red meat in a balanced diet as part of a reinforced meat and health programme.Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) Meat Promotion Wales and ...
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NewsTulip Ltd joins scheme to help slavery victims get work
Pork producer Tulip Ltd has joined nine other UK businesses in signing up to Bright Future, a jobs scheme for victims of modern slavery.Created by the Co-op, and in conjunction with the anti-slavery charity City Hearts, Tulip has become a Bright Future business partner, pledging to provide employment for people ...
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NewsTesco re-launches Sustainable Farming Group for beef
Tesco has announced it will continue its multi-million pound investment in the growth of the British Aberdeen Angus herd.Tesco says that 1,600 farmers in the UK are set to benefit from a new 12 month contract which is expected to guarantee a price above the standard market rate for beef.Tesco ...
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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 ...
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NewsCharles Wilson steps down as Tesco chief executive
After being diagnosed with throat cancer in April, Charles Wilson has announced he will be stepping down as CEO for Tesco UK & ROI as well as from the PLC Board.Wilson will remain on the Tesco Executive Committee, and will focus on leading the Booker business, continuing to deliver the ...
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NewsAnniversary celebrations for Smithfield Market
A two-day festival celebration has been announced to mark the 150th anniversary of Smithfield Market and the surrounding area.Organised by the Museum of London through Culture Mile, the two-day festival will take place in Smithfield as well as the surrounding streets and lanes around Farringdon across the August bank holiday ...
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NewsTulip Ltd unveils sustainability plans
Tulip Ltd has announced commitments to tackling plastic usage and food waste as part of its new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy.The commitments from the Danish Crown-owned manufacturer form a crucial element of its ‘Feeding the World’ programme, which aspires to create a sustainable future for meat in the global ...
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NewsAHDB appoints new Beef & Lamb strategy director
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has appointed Will Jackson as the new sector strategy director for Beef & Lamb.Jackson, who joins AHDB in early September, will play a key role working with the Beef & Lamb Sector Board and operational teams to deliver the organisation’s ‘Inspiring Success’ strategy.Will ...
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News2 Sisters Food Group announces more than 250 new jobs
2 Sisters Food Group has announced a major investment into its Scottish Coupar Angus plant, following funding from the Government-backed Food Processing Marketing and Co-operation Grant Scheme.At least 250 new roles have been created at the 2 Sisters Scottish Coupar Angus plant, near Perth.More than 250 new jobs will be ...
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NewsMarel changes commercial structure as part of global focus
Food machinery giant Marel has announced changes to its commercial structure, with its teams set to be split into two functions: service and global markets.Ulrika Lindberg has been appointed as the executive vice president of service, and Einar Einarsson has been appointed as the executive vice president of global markets.They ...
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NewsKarro Food Group acquires cooked meat manufacturer TS Bloor & Sons
British pork supplier Karro Food Group has acquired the Leicestershire cooked meats firm, TS Bloor & Sons, for an undisclosed sum.Karro Food Group's Malton site.North Yorkshire-based Karro said the sale was a “highly strategic move” and it plans to use TS Bloor’s skills and expertise along with its supply of ...
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News2 Sisters Q3 results ‘in line with expectations’
Boparan Holdings Limited, the parent company for 2 Sisters Food Group, has announced its consolidated results for the 13 weeks ended 28th April 2018.The report shows continued revenue growth, and total sales up 1.8% to £836.7m.Like-for like sales are also up 1.3%, and the company states that a successful disposal ...
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News‘Trusting in Trade’ at the IMS World Meat Congress
The IMS World Meat Congress took place earlier this month and brought together beef, pork, lamb and veal industry leaders to discuss key issues affecting the international meat and livestock sector.Based on the theme of ‘Trusting in Trade,’ many professionals from around the world attended, including Livestock and Meat Commission ...
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NewsCampylobacter reduction on track
Some of the UK's major retailers have published their January to March 2018 campylobacter results for fresh shop-bought UK-produced chickens, following tests run by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).Campylobacter is the most common cause of bacterial food poisoning. It is naturally occurring and is found in many animals, most notably ...
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NewsTulip reshapes graduate scheme for 2019
Tulip Ltd celebrated ten years of its graduate programme last week and has unveiled plans to reshape the scheme for 2019.The celebrations brought together 26 employees who joined the company through the graduate scheme, as well as members of Tulip’s Leadership Team and the HR department, to mark this milestone.Tulip ...
