Latest Industry News – Page 131
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NewsHCC releases new marketing toolkit for butchers
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is supporting independent butchers’ shops with new marketing materials specially designed to highlight how businesses have adapted to coronavirus and social distancing.Members of HCC’s Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef Butchers’ Club have now received copies of a new edition of the promotional ...
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NewsLamb sales up during lockdown
Sales of lamb have risen by almost 20% in the 12-week period to the 12th July to £139.6 million, according to the latest market data from Kantar Worldpanel.The data also highlighted a spike in sales of both lamb chops and steaks, with value up 25% on the previous year, with ...
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NewsIshida Solutions supports Danish Crown China expansion
Ishida Europe has designed and installed a series of bespoke packing lines for meat producer Danish Crown and its new greenfield factory in China.Ishida has supplied its own and ancillary equipment for the four new packaging lines, which will handle a variety of products including minced and diced pork, ribs ...
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NewsBVA calls for clarity on vet checks ahead of EU negotiations
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called for clarity on the arrangements for the movement of animals and animal products after the transition period, as the UK and EU enter the seventh round of negotiations.The BVA is warning that preparations for veterinary checks on exports and imports cannot start until ...
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NewsNew chair of the European Roundtable for Beef Sustainability announced
OSI Europe’s operations director and head of sustainability, Claire Donoghue, has been named board chair of the European Roundtable for Beef Sustainability (ERBS).Claire Donoghue, board chair of the European Roundtable for Beef Sustainability (ERBS)In her new role, Donoghue will oversee the continued development of the sustainability platform, which launched in ...
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NewsQMS begins search for ‘Make it’ campaign ambassadors
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is encouraging farmers, butchers, auctioneers, hauliers, processors, chefs and red meat industry professionals to become ambassadors of the ‘Make it’ campaign.Kate Rowell, Quality Meat Scotland chair.The ambassadors will play a leading role in promoting the Scotch brands, such as Scotch Beef PGI, Scotch Lamb PGI and ...
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NewsDerek Berry: a man who gave back to the industry he loved
Derek Berry, who carved a successful career across the meat industry, passed away last weekend, but clearly left a lasting impression.With a career that included Weddel Swift, Towers Thompson and J. F. Edwards & Son, Berry was a man with a wealth of knowledge and expertise, matched by his enthusiasm, ...
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NewsMcDonald’s suing former CEO
McDonald’s is suing its former chief executive, British-born, Steve Easterbrook, for allegedly lying to the fast-food chain about sexual relationships with a number of members of staff.The company is attempting to recover Easterbrook’s’ £35 million pay off after he was fired last November for having a consensual relationship with an ...
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NewsWarm welcome to news of first online Meat Management Industry Awards
The announcement that the Meat Management Industry Awards 2020 will be presented in an online format for the first time has been well received by partners of the initiative and members of the wider industry.Winners of the 2020 Meat Management Industry Awards will be announced online on September 8th.The ceremony ...
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NewsNew research could extend shelf life of red meat
The results of a joint study between the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) and Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) suggest that the current recommended ten-day shelf life for chilled red meat can be safely extended well beyond the current FSA guidance.The study sought to replicate the conditions and temperature that ...
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NewsBGA partners with Mac & Wild to launch cooking kits
The British Game Alliance (BGA) has partnered with London-based Scottish restaurant and butcher Mac & Wild to create Grouse Cooking Kits.Each cooking kit will include a brace of grouse, sourced from BGA registered processor Ardgay Game in Scotland, to celebrate the Scottish heritage of the bird in harmony with Mac ...
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NewsLamb prices buck seasonal averages
This summer has been ‘extraordinary’ for producers selling early-finishing new season lambs, with prices holding up at a time when they would traditionally slide, according to the latest market commentary from Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Ian MacDonald, senior economics analyst with QMS.Having averaged 5-10% higher than last year through May and ...
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NewsQMS farmer encourages consumers to opt for Scotch Lamb
Farmers have an important role to play in encouraging consumers to view Scotch Lamb PGI as a shopping essential and to help promote it as a quick and easy ingredient to cook, according to Fife sheep farmer and Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) board member, George Milne.QMS board member, George Milne.Milne ...
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NewsOnline sales of fresh meat, fish and poultry up by 99%
In the four weeks to the 12th July, online sales of fresh meat, fish and poultry doubled year on year to £190 million, according to the latest market data from Kantar.Fresh lamb was the most popular choice during this period, whereas steaks, roasts, chops and mince all attracted more shoppers ...
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NewsSFT expresses concerns over Government trade deals
The Sustainable Food Trust (SFT) has issued concerns with Government over the possibility of it allowing cheap food to be imported in order to facilitate new trade deals after the transition period.Patrick Holden, chief executive of the Sustainable Food Trust.The SFT says this could undermine the viability of many family ...
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NewsBeef export deal with Japan secured by AK Stoddart
UK food processing company, AK Stoddart, has secured a contract for its beef from Japan worth an estimated £1 million.AK Stoddart managing director, Grant Moir.AK Stoddart says the deal will help the company reach its target of growing exports as the reputation of Scotch Beef PGI across the world continues ...
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NewsTulip unveils plans to reopen Bromborough site
Tulip Ltd has revealed that plans to reopen its Bromborough site will be supported by a £15 million investment into its facilities, as well as a recruitment drive which will create over 120 jobs.Andrew Cracknell, CEO of Tulip Ltd.Production at the Merseyside plant begins later this month and the investment ...
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NewsAHDB campaign highlights health benefits of pork
Over 90% of people who saw the latest Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) promotional campaign said it showed pork as a healthy food choice, according to new figures.An infographic used as part of AHDB's 'Mix Up Your Midweek' campaign.The ‘Mix Up Your Midweek’ campaign reached 26.3 million homes (94%) ...
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NewsTrio of butchers secure diamond status at Scottish Craft Butchers Awards 2020
Boghall Butchers in West Lothian, Marzipan's Meats in Tayport and Thomas Burns & Son in Boness have each secured a Diamond Award in the Scottish Craft Butchers Awards 2020.Paul Boyle, owner of Boghall Butchers in Bathgate with his Scottish Craft Butchers Diamond Award.Awards veteran Paul Boyle of Boghall Butchers said: ...
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NewsHCC kicks off new PGI campaign with Lamb Day
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) marked the start of a new PGI Welsh Lamb campaign by encouraging consumers to try a number of different recipes and cuisines at home as part of Lamb Day.Starting on the 1st August with Lamb Day, an annual event which marks the ...
