The top 10 stories on Meat Management in 2015
With 2016 nearly upon us, the Meat Management team decided to look back on the year and reveal the top 10 most-read stories on the website. So what were you interested in and what news did your peers click on more than any other?
(Just click on the headlines to go to the original story)
In ascending order…
10) Morrisons announces new category director for meat
Back in June, we announced that Tom Richardson would be the new category director for meat at Morrisons. He was previously the meat category manager at Coles – Australia’s second largest supermarket group.
9) A. K. Stoddart announces staged sale to private investors
In November, Neil Stoddart agreed to a staged sale of Scottish beef processing company, A.K. Stoddart Ltd, to a small consortium of private investors.
8) Dunbia and Shannon Meats announce a joint venture to increase export drive
Meat processor, Dunbia, announced a joint venture agreement with Dutch based meat company, Shannon Meats, back in May.
Jim Dobson (pictured right) chief executive, Dunbia alongside Ronnie Bosma, chief executive of Shannon Meats. A story that got you clicking.
7) Karro Food Group to invest £10 million into processing and production
In March, Karro Food Group, one of the leading suppliers of British pork into the retail, trade and foodservice industries, announced a £10m investment into processing and production across its operations.
6) Tesco to close its HQ and 43 stores as price wars hot up between multiples
In January, Tesco made the decision to close its Cheshunt HQ, moving it to Welwyn Garden City, and 43 stores despite better than anticipated Christmas sales.
5) Moy Park sold for $1.5 billion
It was revealed in June that Brazilian business, JBS, was to purchase chicken giant, Moy Park, in a $1.5billion deal, giving the world’s biggest meat company a significant presence in Europe.
4) Tulip set to revitalise canned meat category with the UK’s first pulled pork offering
In February, Tulip Ltd developed a pulled pork product aiming to bring a real point of difference to the traditional canned meat category.
3) Staff from Thirsk abattoir under investigation for cruelty
Four staff from Bowood Lamb slaughterhouse in Thirsk, north Yorkshire, had their operating licences suspended in February after hidden cameras filmed alleged mistreatment of animals.
2) Bill Parker, director of Randall Parker Food Group has died
One of the meat industry’s giants, Bill Parker, a director and one of the founders of the Randall Parker Food Group, sadly passed away in February.
Drumroll please…
1) 2015 Meat Management Industry Award winners revealed
The most-read story on the website in 2015 was the announcement of the 2015 Meat Management Industry Awards winners in July. The ceremony brought together the top names in the UK meat industry to reward the best products, people, services and suppliers in the business, as voted for by readers of Meat Management magazine and judged by industry experts.
The most clicked story of 2015 was the announcement of the Meat Management Industry Awards results – pictured here all the winners enjoying the acclaim.
Awards entries on course to hit record-breaking levels
Turkey crowns proving a popular Christmas choice
