Latest Industry News – Page 131
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NewsASA ruling following NFUS complaint sees inaccurate posters withdrawn
Driven by members, NFU Scotland lodged a formal complaint with the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) in June about a poster campaign in Scotland that erroneously claimed that ‘eating animals’ contributes more to climate change than transport. NFUS president Andrew McCormick.As both official UK and Scottish Government figures indicated otherwise, the ...
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NewsHighland Game secures multi-million pound partnership
Scottish supplier of wild venison, Highland Game, has secured a new partnership with the UK’s largest recipe box company, Gousto, and increased distribution with UK wholesale partners Costco, Booker and Brakes. The deal is reported to be worth almost £2 million in sales to the company over the next 12 ...
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NewsQMS says its 'Meat with Integrity' campaign getting results
Quality Meat Scotland’s (QMS) says its recent campaign to raise awareness of the quality and provenance of Scotch Beef PGI, Scotch Lamb PGI and Specially Selected Pork has produced impressive results.The campaign, which launched on 29th July 2019, successfully promoted the Scotch brands and drove consumer awareness of the Scottish ...
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NewsWaitrose moves towards 100% British lamb
Waitrose has announced plans to source all of its own label fresh and frozen lamb from British lamb producers 365 days of the year. Already offering British lamb on its meat counters all year round, Waitrose says it will aim to complete the move to 100% British sourced across all ...
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NewsStrong industry reaction to BBC documentary Meat: A Threat to our Planet
The BBC’s heavily trailed documentary, Meat: A Threat to our Planet has provoked strong reaction from industry and individuals and many took to social media, throughout the programme to vent their views.About 95% of the programme was focused on filming massive scale, intensive and ‘factory farming’ production in the US ...
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News‘Support our sustainable 'Welsh Way' of farming’ says HCC chairman
It's time to support environmentally-sustainable Welsh farmers, and draw a clear distinction between the very different ways of producing meat that exist across the world, HCC’s chairman Kevin Roberts told an industry breakfast audience at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair.HCC chairman, Kevin Roberts.He said that HCC’s Board had announced a ...
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NewsScottish butchery talent celebrated at National Training Awards
Six butchers from across Scotland have been recognised for their skills and progression in the Scottish Craft Butcher Training Awards.Winners and finalists of the 2019 Scottish Craft Butcher Training Awards.The awards, sponsored by the Scotch Butchers Club run by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), are ...
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NewsSignet database heralds a new era for sheep industry
Sheep producers are set to benefit from a new online tool which makes it easier to find the right ram for a production system.AHDB has invested in a new database and website for Signet Breeding Services which helps commercial and pedigree producers profit from performance gains associated with genetic improvement.Designed ...
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NewsWomen in Meat Industry Awards 2019 film and photo gallery now live
The glamour, atmosphere and fun of the recent 2019 Women In Meat Industry Awards dinner and presentation ceremony has been captured on film and is now available to view here or by clicking on the image below.The celebration dinner saw a wealth of female talent and, on the night, ten ...
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NewsLivestock prices influenced by consumers’ search for convenience
As Welsh livestock farmers prepare to gather for the Royal Welsh Winter Fair in Builth Wells, the latest market analysis by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) shows lamb prices boosted by solid UK and international demand, while beef prices are somewhat improved but still significantly down on ...
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NewsNPA chairman given David Black Award
Pig industry stalwart, Richard Lister, has been honoured with the David Black Award.Richard Lister, NPA chairman.The award, inspired by Norfolk pig farmer David Black, has, for more than 60 years, been presented to individuals or businesses who have made an outstanding contribution to the success of the pig industry.The trophy ...
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NewsUnion backs levy increase to positively promote beef and lamb
In his most recent blog NFU Scotland president, Andrew McCornick, is backing a proposal from the Union’s Livestock Committee to raise statutory levy rates on beef and lamb to support promotion and marketing. NFUS president Andrew McCormick.He wrote: “There’s never been a more important time to promote our industry and ...
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NewsRecognise butchers as key to high streets says NCB
National Craft Butchers has submitted its response to the National Food Strategy Review, headed by Henry Dimbleby, and is urging it to recognise that Craft Butchers are key to high streets and rural and local communities.In its submission NCB’s technical manager, Richard Stevenson, said: “We make no apology for championing ...
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NewsNPA launches 2019 general election manifesto
The next Government must ensure the UK’s ability to produce high quality pork products is not fatally undermined by double standards in our post-Brexit trading arrangements.Speaking about ASF, NPA chief executive, Zoe Davies: “We have been disappointed so far with the lack of rigour shown by the border authorities to ...
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NewsScotch Lamb Surf ‘n’ Turf Chef of the Year crowned
An Edinburgh chef has impressed the judges and taken home the winning title at this year’s ‘Scotch Lamb Surf ‘n’ Turf Chef of the Year’ competition.Craig Gibb is Scotch Lamb Surf ‘n’ Turf Chef of the Year.Battling it out against tough competition from top chefs at some of Scotland’s most ...
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NewsGame on for British Game Week
November 25th to December 1st is Great British Game Week. In its sixth year, organisers say it promises to be the biggest Game Week yet, championing the wild game meat that Britain has to offer.British Game Week will promote all types of game including quail, pictured above.Great British Game Week ...
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NewsDawn Meats is first food processor to achieve BWR Mark across all Irish plants
Dawn Meats has become the first food processor to achieve the Business Working Responsibly (BWR) Mark across all of its plants in Ireland.Dawn Meats has become the first food processor to achieve the Business Working Responsibly (BWR) Mark across all of its plants in Ireland. Pictured accepting the Mark at ...
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NewsWinners of 2019 Women In Meat Industry Awards revealed
The winners of the 2019 Women In Meat Industry Awards have been honoured at a black tie dinner and awards ceremony at the five star Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington, London.The winners of the 2019 Women in Meat Industry Awards with co-presenter Katie Derham.Broadcaster and radio presenter, Katie Derham, presented ...
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NewsHCC launches multimedia campaign around sustainability
A new, £250,000 multi-media marketing and communications campaign to promote the positive environmental story behind the production of Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef was launched by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) chairman, Kevin Roberts, at the organisation’s Annual Conference.HCC chairman, Kevin Roberts.Kevin Roberts said: “We’ll make consumers ...
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NewsHSA invites applications for scholarships
The Humane Slaughter Association (HSA) is inviting applications for this year’s Dorothy Sidley Memorial Scholarships.The scholarships were established in 1986 as a memorial to the late Miss Dorothy Sidley, HSA general secretary for 48 years. They provide funding to enable students or trainees in the industry to carry out a ...
