Welsh lamb exports to China move closer after agreement
Exports of Welsh lamb to China are a step closer following the signing of an agreement between the British and Chinese Governments. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed by UK Prime Minister David Cameron and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang during a visit to Downing Street last week. It includes a commitment for detailed negotiations to allow the import of British lamb and beef to China, which could be worth £120 million a year. “This...
This year’s British Sausage Week dates announced
Dates for the seventeenth annual British Sausage Week have been set. Running from 3rd – 9th November, the seven-days of sausage celebrations will provide the platform for butchers, retailers and sausage makers to raise awareness of quality assured sausages and benefit from increased sales. With a high profile PR campaign fronted by a British Sausage Week celebrity (soon to be revealed…), the prestigious ‘Banger Awards’ and...
Falkirk pupil’s fiery dish wins Commonwealth Burger challenge
A “Scotch Bonnet” burger described by judges as “delicious, healthy and very Scottish” has lifted the top award in a “Commonwealth Burger” competition run by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS). The three finalists in the nationwide competition battled it out at the Royal Highland Show. BBC’s The Voice contestant, Max Murphy, also British Judo Champion, announced the overall winner from 12 year old Eve Cattanach from St Mungo’s High School in...
Launch of New “Scotch” Haggis
A new “Scotch” haggis, produced using Scotch Beef and Scotch Lamb as key ingredients, was launched at the Royal Highland Show by Campbells Prime Meat. Richard Lochhead, Rural Affairs Secretary, was one of the first to sample the new haggis during the QMS breakfast reception at the Royal Highland Show. Christopher Campbell, Campbells Prime Meats Managing Director, said: “We are delighted to have worked with QMS on updating our haggis...
Are your labels lawful?
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is urging companies to get up to speed with the latest regulations to avoid the risk of prosecution. Butchers are among those businesses expected to comply with the updated European Commission regulations which will come into force on 12th December 2014 and will set out the requirements for what must, and can be noted on a food label. They will also specify the allergens and nutritional...
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