MPs have criticised the Food Standards Agency (FSA) for “rolling over and having its tummy tickled” by the European Commission in its role over the ban of desinewed meat (DSM).

Defra has ramped up its commitment to breaking into the lucrative export market with China, with Agriculture Minister Jim Paice joining Bpex chairman Stewart Houston and a trade delegation of British pig farmers to the Chinese market.

Artisan pork pie producer Adams & Harlow has been listed with nationwide gourmet mail order supplier British Fine Foods, and is embarking on a campaign to raise the profile of its traditional hand-raised pies.

Meat packing company Hilton Food Group has said that its financial position remains strong and that, despite challenging conditions for the consumer in some markets, it has continued to benefit from geographical diversity.

The UK’s biggest trade union has called on supermarkets to take responsibility for ensuring there is no abuse of migrant workers in their supply chains.

Scottish Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead has commissioned Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) to produce a report into the challenges and opportunities facing Scotland’s beef sector.

Meat packing company Hilton Food Group has said that its financial position remains strong and that, despite challenging conditions for the consumer in some markets, it has continued to benefit from geographical diversity.

One of Thailand’s largest agri-food business has denied reports that it is preparing a £2.5bn bid to buy European frozen food specialist Iglo Group, which includes iconic brand Birds Eye.

The Meat and Poultry Processing Awards 2012 took place at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham on 26 March. Now in their third year, the awards recognise excellence and best practice in the processing industry.  With a total of seven categorie…

The Isle of Man’s only meat plant has failed a second inspection by supermarket Tesco, meaning that it will be another month at the earliest before the retailer resumes sale of meat from the plant in its Douglas store.