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NewsPositive growth for Tesco
Tesco UK and Republic of Ireland sales are up 3.5% as growth plans are on track, plus UK like-for-like sales are up 2.1% as performance has improved through the last quarter.Group like-for-like sales grew by 1.8% for the 13 weeks to 26th May 2018, representing a tenth consecutive quarter of ...
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NewsABP turns ‘100% green’
ABP Food Group has announced that it has converted to green electricity at 100% of its UK beef and lamb processing sites.The energy sourcing has been underpinned by the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets’ Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin scheme.ABP states that its UK business now produces more renewable ...
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NewsPhase one of cutting plants and cold stores review complete
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published an interim update on its cutting plants and cold stores review and outlined the priority areas for phases two and three.On 1st February 2018, FSA and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) announced they would be undertaking a UK wide review of cutting plants and ...
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NewsPositive response from NFU to EFRA food and farming report
National Farmers' Union (NFU) president Minette Batters has responded to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) Report which has just been released.The EFRA report was released regarding ‘the future of food, farming and the environment.’The report states that once the UK leaves the EU, the Government plans to ...
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NewsCEO of Tulip Ltd steps down
It has been announced that Steve Francis is stepping down from his position as the CEO of Tulip Ltd.Steve Francis was appointed in September 2016, and since then has led the company in the successful implementation of phase one of a long-term business transformation.It has been announced that Steve Francis ...
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NewsFSA highlights progress for 2 Sisters Food Group
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published its six month review for 2 Sisters, which is also opening its doors to the public to promote the poultry industry.This comes following the news in September 2017, where workers at 2 Sisters had allegedly tampered with slaughter dates to extend its meat’s ...
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NewsFirst code of practice for charcuterie producers published
The Guild of Fine Food has published what it states is the UK’s first technical code of practice for artisan charcuterie makers.The Assured Code of Practice for Artisan Charcuterie Production contains detailed advice on developing a HACCP plan and a comprehensive guide.This decision reflects a need for clear regulatory guidelines ...
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NewsConcerns over AHDB’s sale of MLCSL
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) along with other key meat and livestock industry bodies have expressed concerns over AHDB’s planned sale of Meat & Livestock Commercial Services Ltd (MLCSL) to HallMark Veterinary Services.Their concerns were expressed in a joint letter sent to both Jane King, CEO of AHDB and ...
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NewsMeat delivery service teams up with Amazon
Meat company field&flower, which started out as an operation consisting of just two men and a cow, has now signed a major deal with Amazon.The activity is part of the meat delivery business’ wider plans to expand and grow its customer base. The relationship involves working with Amazon Treasure Truck ...
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NewsCoolKit reports revenue growth of 46%
Burnley-based refrigerated vehicle specialist, CoolKit, has announced that its revenues grew by 46% in 2016, reaching £10 million for the first time since it was established in 2005.Last year CoolKit, which has recorded year-on-year revenue growth of nearly 40% for the past six years, relocated to new premises which trebled ...
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NewsGreggs bakery trials delivery service
Bakery chain Greggs is currently trialling a delivery service called Gregg’s Delivered in the City of London and two locations in Newcastle.The free delivery service to businesses and homes by Greggs is to become available in cities across the country.Orders (of a £20 minimum spend) of products like sausage rolls, ...
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NewsLiverymen welcomed at Worshipful Company of Butchers luncheon
Liverymen of the Worshipful Compnay of Butchers (WCB) gathered at Painters’ Hall on Thursday 3rd November for the monthly Court and Livery Luncheon. Meat Management director Rob Yandell proposing at the WCB court and livery luncheon.Key figures from across the meat industry were present at the event and guests of ...
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NewsFSA and industry work to deliver better health and animal welfare
The Food Standards Agency (FSA), in partnership with the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and other key industry players, is continuing its work to improve public health and animal health and welfare by ensuring there is robust animal traceability in processing establishments.FSA programme lead Ramon Romero.The FSA’s work with ...
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NewsNFU calls for GCA role to be extended
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has called for the government to extend the role of the Grocery Code Adjudicator (GCA) to cover more of the supply chain.NFU president, Meurig Raymond.The request follows an announcement that the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has agreed to launch an industry call ...
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NewsGovernment funds campylobacter research
The government’s Agri-Tech Catalyst scheme is to award a share of £16 million funding to a total of 24 agri-tech projects, including a focus on a whole supply chain approach to campylobacter.The funding will allow the largest known molecular study to track and trace campylobacter through the supply chain to ...
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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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NewsStephen Mulhern to host BDCI Annual Festival Dinner 2016
Stephen Mulhern, presenter of ITV2 series Britain’s Got More Talent is set to host this year’s BDCI (Butchers’ and Drovers’ Charitable Institution) Annual Festival Dinner, taking place in London on Friday 21st October.Stephen Mulhern will host the event taking place at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London.The dinner will ...
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NewsGo ahead given to new Abattoir Trailblazer Apprenticeship
A Level 2 standard for abattoir workers in the red meat sector has been given the go ahead for development by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS).ABP's senior policy advisor, Richard Dilworth, will head the employer group.The new apprenticeship is being developed by an employers group, in conjunction ...
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Multi agency group to tackle illegal meat trade in Cornwall
A new multi-agency working group in Cornwall has been set up to tackle illegal meat trade.Backed by Crimestoppers, the police, Environmental Health and Trading Standards teams, the Food Standards Agency and a number of rural and agricultural organisations will form the working group.The new set up follows reports of poaching, ...
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NewsAmazonFresh launches in London
Amazon has today launched its AmazonFresh service to consumers based in London, meaning residents in the capital can do an online grocery shop for fresh meat and other food items via the shopping website.A variety of meat and poultry products are now available to order through AmazonFresh.Originally only available in ...
