Meat, fish and savoury ingredients

EAT-Lancet report slammed by meat industry

17-Jan-2019 By Aidan Fortune

The UK meat industry has described a new report suggesting a reduction in consumption as “flawed” and one-sided.

MuscleFood appoints new chief executive

16-Jan-2019 By Aidan Fortune

Online retailer MuscleFood has appointed former Shop Direct deputy chief executive officer (CEO) Gareth Jones as its new boss.

Farming bodies make joint appeal over no-deal Brexit

10-Jan-2019 By Aidan Fortune

The four UK farming unions have joined forces to issue an appeal to MPs to take action to avoid a no-deal Brexit situation.

British beef and lamb regain Japanese access

10-Jan-2019 By Aidan Fortune

British beef and lamb producers are set to benefit from a trade deal with Japan, worth £127m over five years.

Meat tax idea described as ‘ignorance’

07-Jan-2019 By Aidan Fortune

The meat industry has hit back at suggestions of taxation put forward by Green Party MP Caroline Lucas.

Royal presence at Institute of Meat ceremony

03-Jan-2019 By Aidan Fortune

Training body The Institute of Meat has revealed that HRH The Princess Royal will be attending its annual prize-giving ceremony.

Kerry Group to acquire two US ingredients businesses

14-Dec-2018 By Aidan Fortune

Kerry Group is to increase its US portfolio with the acquisition of two ingredients companies.

Tulip invests £8m in Ashton site

10-Dec-2018 By Aidan Fortune

Pork processor Tulip has completed an £8m investment at its abattoir in Ashton, Greater Manchester.

NEWS IN BRIEF

Premium Halal Meat & Poultry issues recall

10-Dec-2018 By Aidan Fortune

Birmingham-based Premium Halal Meat & Poultry has recalled some of its Direct Poultry Products because they have been produced without approval.

AHDB completes sale of MLCSL

03-Dec-2018 By Aidan Fortune

The Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has completed the sale of its carcase classification arm Meat and Livestock Commercial Services Limited (MLCSL).

Fairfax Meadow opens new London site

27-Nov-2018 By Aidan Fortune

Foodservice provider Fairfax Meadow has opened its new facility in Enfield, London.

Meat cutting plant fined £43,000 for hygiene offences

21-Nov-2018 By Aidan Fortune

A Birmingham-based meat cutting plant has been fined over £43,000 for food hygiene offences.

News in brief

Helen Browning’s launches slow-cooked pork range

21-Nov-2018 By Aidan Fortune

Food brand Helen Browning’s has launched a new range of slow-cooked organic pork products.

2 Sisters’ profits hit by harsh environment

20-Nov-2018 By Aidan Fortune

Retailer price pressure, inflation and production disruptions have led to a drop in sales and profits for 2 Sisters Food Group.

Pâté manufacturer to expand range and workforce

09-Nov-2018 By Aidan Fortune

A Welsh pâté manufacturer has announced plans to expand its range of pâtés and vegan dishes and install a new product development kitchen following a £400,000 finance package from HSBC UK.