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NewsUK pig semen to improve pork quality in India
Pig semen from the UK has been used for the first time in India to improve its breeding stock and produce better quality pork.The first ever shipment of frozen porcine semen has arrived in the country and is being used by the Punjab Government to develop a high-health nucleus of ...
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Equistone acquires Group of Butchers
London-based mid-market private equity investor, Equistone Partners Europe, has acquired a majority stake in Netherlands and Belgium-based meat producer, Group of Butchers, from Nordian Capital Partners for an undisclosed sum.Group of Butchers focuses on the production and distribution of meat products and brings together numerous local butcher production sites to ...
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NewsChina to import ten million tons of meat by 2020
The 21st International Meat Secretariat World Meat Congress held in Punte Del Este, Uruguay saw over 700 delegates from 36 countries discuss issues such as global trends, trade and policies, animal care and health, consumer trust, sustainability, human health and nutrition and governance.Presentations at the congress each shared a global ...
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NewsSalt levels fall in Irish processed meat
A new report by the Food Safety Authority Ireland (FSAI) has highlighted reductions in the salt content in processed meats, such as bacon, cooked ham and sausages.Salt content in Irish bacon has fallen 27%.The salt content in Irish bacon fell 27%, in cooked ham 15% and in sausage products by ...
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NewsHCC looks to build PGI Welsh brand in Canada
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is looking to further build the PGI Welsh Lamb brand in Canada following a successful three-week long promotion of Welsh Lamb products in Loblaw stores in the country.Branded, skin-packed PGI Welsh Lamb cutlets were available in 300 Loblaw stores in Ontario and ...
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NewsBord Bia appoints new CEO
Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board, has announced the appointment of Tara McCarthy as chief executive.Tara McCarthy will succeed Aiden Cotter as chief executive of Bord Bia.McCarthy will succeed current chief executive, Aiden Cotter, who will retire in January 2017.McCarthy will join Bord Bia from her role as chief executive ...
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NewsHCC looks to boost PGI Welsh Lamb exports to Italy
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has outlined plans to prompt further growth of its exports of PGI Welsh Lamb to Italy by drawing on the help of Welsh sheep farmers and international chefs to narrate the brand’s supply chain story from farm to fork.HCC’s export development executive, ...
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Game meat project launched to help boost Welsh economy
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has recently teamed up with a communications agency in Wales in order to boost the value of game meat in the country’s economy by 2020.BASC and Four Cymru are joining together to bring game meat to the attention of consumers in Wales.The ...
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NewsHCC conference to address red meat industry’s future
Key issues and themes that are affecting the meat industry in Wales will be discussed against a political, UK and global landscape during the Hybu Cig Cymru- Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) conference this year.The event, that occurs annually, will be held on 10th November in Bangor.Emeritus professor of food marketing ...
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NewsCanada boost for Welsh Lamb exports
A major Canadian retail chain has announced that it will be stocking PGI Welsh Lamb in hundreds of stores across the country, as well as holding promotions in partnership with Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).Preparing for a promotional tasting event at Loblaws Forest Hill. (L-R) Deanna Leven, ...
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NewsBeef & Lamb New Zealand to close UK office
Beef & Lamb New Zealand is to close its office in the United Kingdom as part of a new market development strategy.Beef & Lamb New Zealand chairman, James Parsons.The organisation will also be closing permanent offices in South Korea and Japan in favour of what they describe as ‘more flexible ...
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NewsGoatober comes to the UK for the first time
Goatober, a month long festival and campaign celebrating the billy goat meat industry, is coming to the UK this October for the first time.Goatober supports the use of kid goat meat being used for foods.This festival is already well established in the USA and has been taking place each October ...
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NewsDownward pressure on global beef prices
Several factors are expected to cause global cattle and beef prices to stay subdued or soften over the second half of 2016.Lower beef prices in the US and a slowing Chinese economy is creating a downward pull on prices at an international level. Brazil, however, is an exception; with an ...
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NewsFarmers host prize-winning butchers from Denmark
This summer there have been a range of promotions for Welsh Lamb by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC), with local retailers in Denmark.Butchers from Denmark took a trip to Wales to gain an insight into Welsh farming.This summer there have been a range of promotions for Welsh ...
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NewsSpecially Selected Pork campaign up for top award
The Scottish Creative Awards has announced Quality Meat Scotland’s radio campaign ‘Do More with Pork’ as a finalist.The 'Do More with Pork' campaign has been announced as a finalist at The Scottish Creative Awards.The awards are run by the marketing magazine, The Drum, and are the most recognised awards in ...
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NewsPig industry highlights commitment to antibiotic best practice
The Scottish pig industry is continuing to take steps towards staying at the frontline for best practice in the targeted use of antibiotics.Veterinary and medical sectors have been under particular scrutiny over the use of antibiotics, due to concerns about antibiotics-resistant bacteria. However additional measures are now being taken to ...
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NewsIreland in ‘positive talks’ with China on beef access
Ireland’s application for access for beef to the Chinese market has benefited from “positive” talks between the two nations.Discussions between the Republic of Ireland’s minister for Agriculture Food & Marine, Michael Creed, and China’s senior minister with responsibility for Quarantine Inspection Service, Zhi Shuping took place recently to negotiate access ...
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NewsPresenting the ‘British Beefeaters’
The 2016 team of butchers representing Great Britain in the World Butchers’ Challenge have now been announced.The 'British Beefeaters' will represent GB at the World Butchers' Challenge.The six team members are as follows: Maurice Stephenson from Nigel Fredericks (captain), Tom Wood from Huntleys Country Stores (vice captain), Gary Raeburn from ...
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BRF Invicta Ltd acquires Universal Meats (UK) Ltd
Global food company, BRF Invicta Ltd, has announced the acquisition of Universal Meats (UK) Ltd.Formed in 1989, Universal Meats specialises in importing and exporting meat and meat products.BRF has stated that the acquisition is in line with its strategic plan of globalisation by means of reaching local markets, strengthening BRF’s ...
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NewsFaerch Plast acquires Sealed Air’s European food trays business
Meat tray supplier, Færch Plast A/S, has acquired Sealed Air’s food trays business in Europe.Sealed Air is known for its manufacturing packaging solutions for food, including fresh meat, in retail and foodservice.The acquisition comprises the manufacturing sites of Poole (UK) and Buñol (Spain), Sealed Air Ltd and Sealed Air Buñol ...
