Focus group to be set up to look at 2 Sisters impact on poultry industry
In the wake of potential job cuts at 2 Sisters Food Group in Coupar Angus and potential reduction in shifts, NFU Scotland has written to the major retailers this week to urge that they make a strong commitment to source more chicken from Scotland. NFU Scotland understands 2 Sisters is negotiating at present with its major retail customers to identify future volumes and profile required from Scottish producers. The outcome of these...
HCC to question nurses for their views on what constitutes a healthy diet
Nurses attending a major conference in Cardiff will be asked for their view, by HCC, on what they believe constitutes a healthy diet. They will be asked to fill in a questionnaire to find out how much they know about the different nutrients in food, and in particular the health benefits of red meat. The Nursing in Practice event takes place at the Holland House Hotel in Cardiff on Tuesday (26th November). More than 200 health...
Top chefs and master butcher show off their skills at Winter Fair
Demonstrations by top chefs and butchers, a carcase classification competition for farmers and the chance for visitors to win a hamper filled with prime Welsh produce will take place on the Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales stand at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair. “Cooking demonstrations using prime Welsh Lamb, Welsh Beef and pork from Wales are always a big draw and this year will be no exception given the talent that will be on...
All change at MLCSL
Meat and Livestock Commercial Services Ltd (MLCSL), the commercially trading wholly-owned subsidiary of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), will be managed on a regional cost-basis through the existing team of regional and quality managers following the departure of Managing Director Nick Kirby earlier this month. MLCSL Chairman and AHDB Chief Executive, Tom Taylor said “This business is all about delivering...
When Simon met Phil a book was born
A butcher from Great Brickhill in Buckinghamshire has published a book with TV chef Phil Vickery. According to the MK News, Simon Boddy, owner and front man of The Best Butchers at Lower Rectory Farm for 19 years, has written the book – simply called ‘Pork’ – after meeting Vickery at his store nearly four years ago. The book was named as The Telegraph’s ‘Book of the Week’ and helped kick-off British Sausage Week for Simon....
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