Team GB with Aubrey Allen scoop gold in Bocuse D’Or
Aubrey Allen’s Martin Crombie and Michael Perkins have scooped gold in the prestigious Bocuse d’Or contest. Aubrey allen were chosen to represent England in the prestigious European butchery competition , Sirha in Lyon . Lyon , the culinary capital of France hosts the competition and this is the first time an English team have won. The team are delighted to have beaten the French at their own game (the French historically are...
SAMW takes positive view of meat sector developments for 2015
Scotland’s meat industry leaders declare they are looking for positive action on two key fronts this year. Alan McNaughton, president of the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) said: “Delivering practical results from last year’s Beef 2020 Report and the commissioning in April of Food Standards Scotland (FSS) are the development highlights which we believe can give fresh impetus to Scotland’s meat...
Call to action for Britain’s best butchers to claim the Tri Nations Cup
In the quest to bring home the trophy, Team GB is launching its search for the six best butchers in the country, whose skills will be pitted against their counterparts, including New Zealand – the hosts and current champions of this year’s competition. The Tri-Nations Butchery Competition showcases the calibre of British butchery internationally, bringing together the best in the field as they battle it out for the top...
Bord Bia announces export performance and prospects report
Bord Bia has launched its Export Performance and Prospects Report which reflects a 4% increase in exports for 2014 to reach a record high of almost €10.5 billion. Aidan Cotter, chief executive, Bord Bia outlined the background to the fifth consecutive year of export growth for the food and drink industry. He said that, in 2014, exports grew by 4%, representing an expansion of 45% or €3.2 billion since 2009. The strongest performing...
UK appoints its first agriculture and food counsellor in China
The UK’s first agriculture and food counsellor in China, Karen Morgan has been appointed to help increase Britain’s growing food and drink exports to the country. This new role will help British firms tap into China’s growing interest in specialty foods, a market expected to be worth a potential £39 billion this year. Karen Morgan, based in the British embassy in Beijing, will represent the interests of UK businesses already...
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