[IN DEPTH LOOK] ‘WASTE NOT!’: an insight into meat waste across the industry
Oct04

[IN DEPTH LOOK] ‘WASTE NOT!’: an insight into meat waste across the industry

J. P. Garnier on food waste reductions within the meat industry: “The commitment of British meat processors is truly outstanding.”

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Voting now live for the 2020 Women in Meat Awards
Jul29

Voting now live for the 2020 Women in Meat Awards

After receiving a wide range of nominations for this year’s Women In Meat Industry Awards, from right across the UK meat industry, voting for the finalists is now live at the official website womeninmeatawards.com. The process is quick and easy. To see the finalists click here and to vote for your choice go to womeninmeatawards.com/vote These unique annual awards will, subject to Covid-19 restrictions, culminate in a five-star...

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New report asks ‘Why is the WHO Anti-Meat?’
May20

New report asks ‘Why is the WHO Anti-Meat?’

Tim Rees,  a registered nutritionist (BSc mBANT rCNHC) has published a report entitled ‘Why is the World Health Organisation (WHO) Anti-Meat? When the evidence against it is simply not good enough.’ In his report, which does not appear to have been widely publicised Rees said: “Red meat, until recent times the cornerstone of a nutritious diet for the fortunate few, is being attacked from many angles because idealism, ego and good old...

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Important message from the BDCI during Coronavirus pandemic
Mar30

Important message from the BDCI during Coronavirus pandemic

The Butchers’ & Drovers’ Charitable Institution (BDCI) chairman, Ian Kelly, has written to many meat industry organisations and colleagues to highlight the role the industry charity may be able to play in this time of need for some. He said: “We find ourselves in extraordinary circumstances as we face the effects of the influence of the Coronavirus Pandemic which will impact on every person both in the UK and...

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UK Sausage Week winners 2019 revealed
Oct28

UK Sausage Week winners 2019 revealed

This year’s UK Sausage Week launched in style with a celebration lunch at the newly refurbished Butchers’ Hall, London. The winners of the 2019 UK Sausage Week competition were revealed during a ‘sizzling’ occasion  attended by winners, finalists and Award partners. Chef Lesley Waters, known for regular TV appearances on programmes such as Ready Steady Cook (BBC), Great Food (UKTV) and This Morning (ITV), presented the winners with...

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Minister admits ASF outbreak likely within a year – NPA demands more urgency
Sep17

Minister admits ASF outbreak likely within a year – NPA demands more urgency

The National Pig Association has called for a more robust approach from Defra and the UK port authorities to keeping disease out of the UK, after a Government Minister admitted an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) is likely within a year. The startling admission came from Farming Minister George Eustice as he responded to a letter from NPA chairman, Richard Lister. Commenting on the Government’s efforts to keep ASF out of the...

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