England does well in International Young Butchers battle
National Federation of Meat & Food Traders (NFMFT) entrants Luke Haigh and Mathew Gothard acquitted themselves really well at this year’s International Young Butcher Competition, held in Holland last week. Luke Haigh won third prize in the ‘Regional Speciality’ category of the competition with his ‘London 2012 Olympic Pie.’ He was beaten by Mathius Mache from Austria (2nd) and category winner, Switzerland’s Marco Muller. Luke and...
Scotbeef, Mathers and Scotch Premier to merge
Three of Scotland’s leading meat processors, Scotbeef, Mathers and Scotch Premier are to merge. The result will be a new multi-million pound meat processing plant to be built at the Thainstone Agricultural Centre, just outside of Inverurie, where Scotch Premier and Mathers are presently based. Commenting on potential job implications a joint statement, released by the three businesses said: The intention is to retain as many of the...
QSM TV campaign kicks off
A heavyweight consumer advertising campaign from EBLEX is set to raise awareness of the recently strengthened Quality Standard Mark Scheme for beef and lamb. The high profile campaign, which is part of an overall £1.35 million marketing investment from EBLEX, is entitled Simple Pleasures. The campaign will air nationally from 24th September and run for a period of three months. The Simple Pleasures campaign idea focuses on the...
Honorary degree for NFU president
Harper Adams Agricultural College has handed out a number of honorary degrees and fellowships, including one to NFU President Peter Kendall. The East Bedfordshire farmer was presented with an honorary doctorate in recognition of his service to UK agriculture and leadership role within the NFU. Kendall, who farms in Eyeworth, was elected president in 2006 and is currently in his fourth term. Mr Kendall also presented the 600-plus...
Emerald Isle honour for Q Guild chairman
Kirklees butcher and Meat Management contributor, Brindon Addy, has been honoured by his peers in Ireland. In his high profile role as chairman of the national Q Guild of Butchers, Brindon, who runs J Brindon Addy Butchers in Hade Edge, Holmfirth, was invited to visit the country by Associated Craft Butchers of Ireland (ACBI). During his trip, Brindon was awarded honorary certified craft butcher status, as the industry-leading body...
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