Free QMS Charcuterie workshop
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is running a series of free workshops in the coming months for levy payers throughout Scotland, who would like to learn more about what the supply chain is looking for. The workshops offer an opportunity for producers to develop a set of skills, enabling them to diversify into the direct selling of red meat. The Adding Value Workshop on 5th December will focus on the basic principles of charcuterie –...
Boost to Danish slaughter pig production
An agreement to increase slaughter pig production and plug exports of piglets to Germany has been signed by slaughterhouses, pig producers and the major food trade union in Denmark, the NNF. “We aim to increase slaughter pig production in Denmark by two million pigs over the next two years,” explained Asger Krogsgaard, Vice-Chairman of Danske Svineslagterier and the DAFC. The Danish drive for increasing efficiency and a sustainable...
Cranswick results strong despite rising feed costs
Cranswick plc’s interim results for the six months ending 30th September 2012 saw the firm’s revenues and pre-tax profits climb, despite rising feed costs in the pork sector. The business reported turnover up by 6% to £418 million and a re-tax profit of £22.5 million, up 21% on last year. Chairman Martin Davey said: “It is pleasing to report continued growth in sales, in what continues to be difficult economic and consumer...
NFUS unveils beef plan at Livestock Live events
NFU Scotland is taking a draft blueprint for Scotland’s beef sector on the road this week. The Union is looking to develop its draft Blueprint for Beef with members, industry stakeholders and those interested in the future of the nation’s beef sector. The blueprint tackles a comprehensive list of measures designed to maintain production, improve on-farm efficiency, build on animal health and preserve and protect Scotch beef’s...
AHDB’s international meat market review now online
Previously published twice a year in hard copy as the International Meat Market Review, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is taking its latest intelligence on international meat production and consumption online. The information is now either available, or soon will be, at the click of a mouse on AHDB (beef and lamb, plus pork) sector websites. The levy board’s new family of country reports has already begun to...
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