All Training & Education articles – Page 6
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NewsTulip Ltd in new partnership
Tulip has partnered with Bishop Burton College to create a bespoke butchery apprenticeship programme, building on its existing award-winning scheme as it looks to further develop new talent in the food industry.Tulip Manufacturing at Westerleigh.The 15-month course will begin in September at Tulip’s Ashton and Tipton sites and will offer ...
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News100th graduate trainee passes through Dawn & Dunbia's development programme
The 100th graduate trainee has completed a specially designed and delivered management development programme for Dawn Meats and Dunbia at University College Dublin.An industry first when it was launched in 2016, the programme was custom designed and delivered by Agri-Food Advanced Professional Development (Agri-Food APD) a collaboration between UCD, University ...
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NewsNew report on Butchery Standard Apprenticeship launched after industry wide consultation
Food industry skills charity, ftc has launched a new report into the butchery standard apprenticeship, three years on from its launch at Butchers’ Hall. The report is the result of a widespread stakeholder consultation, running from February- April this year. The consultation drew contributions from over eighty employers, training providers, ...
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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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NewsHunt to find the UK’s most skilful butchers
A nationwide hunt has been launched to find talented butchers to compete in the Butchery WorldSkills UK competition 2019.To enter, butchers do not need qualifications, but must not have completed a qualification higher than a level 4 in Food Manufacturing Excellence or equivalent.The competition focuses on all the essential skills ...
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NewsHybu Cig Cymru urges public to reject ‘food fads’
Kevin Roberts, chair of Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has urged those looking to make January lifestyle changes, to reject food fads in favour of a healthy diet.Kevin Roberts, chair of Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales.According to Roberts, who recently criticised the ‘food fake news’ ...
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NewsMeat Supply Chain supported with newly trained workers
More than 6,000 people have reportedly passed the AHDB Meat Education Programme (MEP) training modules, which look to improve the skills of workers supporting the beef and lamb supply chain.AHDB programme development manager and master butcher, Dick Van Leeuwen.The importance of developing meat-handling skills in new and existing workers has ...
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NewsLMC to host 330 cookery demonstrations for schools in Northern Ireland
The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) has launched its annual beef and lamb post-primary school cookery demonstrations in Northern Ireland that will run until March 2019, delivering 330 demonstrations.The first cookery demonstration kicked off in September, and will continue to run through to March 2019.Carried out by ...
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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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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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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 ...
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News2 Sisters unveils 300 new job opportunities
2 Sisters Food Group has announced 300 new permanent roles, and 20 new apprentices taken on for its site in Willand, Devon.The food group is investing at its Willand factory and expanding operations in order to give it a ‘greater ability to process, cut and pack products for its retail ...
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NewsBritish poultry industry launches new apprenticeship
A new apprenticeship has been launched for poultry workers, to bring new skilled workers into the sector to develop their talents.The launch comes from British Poultry Training, and its partners the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), the British Poultry Council (BPC), Lantra and Poultec.The new offering demonstrates a significant investment from ...
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NewsLevel 2 Abattoir Worker apprentice scheme launched
The previously revealed Level 2 Abattoir Worker Apprenticeship has now been added to the Institute for Apprenticeships website, meaning it is now up and running.The Level 2 Abattoir Worker Apprenticeship has now been launched.Although the apprenticeship had been approved a few months ago, the IFA site was not able to ...
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News2 Sisters Food Group reveals in-house apprenticeship scheme
Food manufacturer 2 Sisters is now running a team dedicated to apprentices, offering colleagues and new starters the chance to kick start their careers in the food industry.2 Sisters is launching its in-house apprenticeship scheme.With more than a 150 staff members already signed up, the team at 2 Sisters expects ...
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NewsCommon Hall ceremony elects new Master for WCB
Geoff Gillo has been elected as the new Master of the Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB) at the annual Common Hall ceremony in London. He will fulfil his duties over the coming year heading up the meat trade’s livery company. The outgoing court and Master gathered outside Ironmongers' Hall ahead ...
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NewsSeven firms sign up to support Pig Industry Scholarship
Seven companies have signed up to this year’s Pig Industry Scholarships; a scheme that is facilitated by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).The Pig Industry Scholarships aim to raise the profile of careers in the pig sector and encourage new entrants while enabling individual businesses to hire high-calibre new ...
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NewsTulip to take on 580 apprentices
Food producer Tulip has shown its commitment to apprenticeships, as the firm will be employing around 580 young learners across its four sites over the next few years.Hannah and Justine, apprentices at Tulip Foods, currently being trained by Remit Food.Currently working with around 152 apprentices, Tulip is being supported by ...
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NewsWorld Butchers’ Challenge Team GB selection at Meatup
It has now been announced that butchers in the running for a spot in the Team GB butchery team will put their skills to the test at Meatup, the dedicated exhibition for the UK meat industry, later this month. Separate from the main Competition Arena at the show, taking place ...
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NewsFuture of farming supported by Co-op training scheme
Three young beef and sheep farmers from across the country have recently secured places on a training scheme run by the Co-op.Co-op Farming Pioneers training programme.The Co-op Farming Pioneers training programme has the aim of developing and supporting the next generation of farmers and suppliers.The programme launched in April 2016, ...
