Poultry

AHDB has seen a spike in new signups for its online training programmes

Meat training sign-ups spike since lockdown

By Gwen Ridler

New registrations to the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB’s) meat education programme (MEP) have increased by 50% since the coronavirus lockdown.

SuperDrob appoints new CEO

SuperDrob appoints new CEO

By Aidan Fortune

Polish poultry business SuperDrob Group has appointed a new chief executive officer.

MHP sets out 2020 goals to improve efficiencies

MHP sets out 2020 goals to improve efficiencies

By Aidan Fortune

Ukrainian processor MHP has set out ambitious goals for the next year, including a business transformation plan that will “improve the efficiency of all business processes”.

BMPA urges changes to Job Retention Scheme

BMPA urges changes to Job Retention Scheme

By Aidan Fortune

The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has suggested a simple change to current Job Retention Scheme that it believes would save taxpayer money.

HKScan eyes future growth with land purchase deal

HKScan eyes future growth with land purchase deal

By Aidan Fortune

Finnish processor HKScan has purchased the plot of land on which its factory and logistics centre are located in the Vantaa region, with a view to developing the facility for “future needs”.

Carcase balance issue to come for producers

Carcase balance issue to come for producers

By Aidan Fortune

The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has warned that unless retailers reinstate their full range of meat products, there will be an abundance of other cuts leading to falling prices for producers.

Coronavirus panic buying has increased demand, which has prompted Moy Park to enlist hundreds of new factory workers

Coronavirus fears prompt meat factory walkouts

By Michelle Perrett

Meat factory workers at Moy Park’s Portadown plant and ABP's Lurgan facility in Northern Ireland walked out over concerns about social distancing yesterday (25 March), trade union Unite has said.

Pig meat production costs are up

Pork production cost rises in 2018

By Michelle Perrett

The cost of pig meat production in the UK rose by 8% in 2018 to £1.47 per kg, according to a report by the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).

Meat moves: job changes in the animal protein sector

Meat moves: job changes in the animal protein sector

By Aidan Fortune

The past few weeks has seen plenty of senior level moves and appointments in the meat sector showing there’s still plenty of interest in this industry. Some of the major processors have made changes over the past month and as part of a regular update,...

US-UK chlorinated chicken row escalates

US-UK chlorinated chicken row escalates

By Aidan Fortune

The debate over chlorinated chicken has increased following a lack of assurance from the UK Government that the process won’t remain banned.

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