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Six of the best in final line-up for UK’s most skilful butcher
Six butchers from Wales, England and Northern Ireland have secured coveted places at this year’s final of the Butchery WorldSkills UK Competition.[gallery type="slideshow" ids="https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2019/11/Liam-Lewis-competing.jpg|Liam Lewis in action in the regional heats.,https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2019/11/Codie-Jo-Carr-presentation.jpg|Codie-Jo Carr receives her certificate from judges Roger Kelsey (left) and Viv Harvey in the regional heat.,https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2019/11/Craig-Holly.jpg|Chef Craig Holly at ...
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News10 animal welfare challenges for new UK government revealed by RSPCA
The RSPCA has issued a ten-point challenge to the future incoming Westminster government featuring goals to improve animal including farm animals.As well as new and improved laws stopping live animal exports and non-stun slaughter and ending Breed Specific legislation, the RSPCA’s proposals include initiatives to protect farmers’ livelihoods and farm ...
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NewsButchers’ Hall marks its first Livery dinner with red carpet glamour
The Worshipful Company of Butchers held its Première Dinner at Butchers’ Hall on Friday 8th November, to mark the first formal black-tie event to take place there after its extensive refurbishment.The Master of the WCB, Tim Dumenil (right) and Raymond Blanc are presented with the 'Demi Baron' of Butchers’ Hall ...
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NewsNew venue for MM Meat Industry Awards 2020
The biggest Awards event serving the UK meat industry is to get a face lift in 2020. The Meat Management Industry Awards Ceremony and Dinner is to move to the Vox, located within Resorts World, adjacent to the NEC in Birmingham, with the ceremony taking place on July 2nd.[gallery type="slideshow" ...
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NewsTV celebrity fronts red meat campaign for mid-week meals
Spencer Matthers, 2018 Celebrity Masterchef runner up and reality TV star is backing a campaign concerning the value of lean red meat in a healthy and balanced diet. Spencer Matthews.Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) and Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) are all ...
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NewsMeat industry facing ‘Brexit Fatigue’ says HCC
Preparing for four different Brexit deadlines has been tiresome for the industry over the past year, but free and frictionless trade with Europe is still crucial for the lamb and beef industries, says Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) chief executive Gwyn Howells.Gwyn Howells gives evidence to the ...
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NewsChina need five years to rebuild pork market after ASF claims Rabobank
China’s pork market will not stabilise until 2025 with the time needed to rebuild its decimated herd inventory, according to a new report from Rabobank. The banks analysts say that China’s pig herd will take over five years to recover from the damage wreaked by African Swine Fever (ASF). China’s ...
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NewsConsumers to help shape the future of Welsh Beef
Welsh farmers are getting help from the public to test the consistency of their beef produce.The BeefQ team joined students at Coleg Cambria to serve Welsh Beef samples to taste test volunteers.Over one thousand members of the public are participating with the ‘BeefQ’ project, led by Aberystwyth University and a ...
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NewsAddo Food Group COO moves to EDME
Food ingredient company EDME has a new managing director. Mark Hodson was previously chief operating officer (COO) at Addo Food Group which produces chilled savoury products for Wall’s, Bowyers and Pork Farms.Mark Hodson, new EDME MD.His experience in the food industry includes strategic and operational roles with RF Brookes (suppliers ...
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NewsFarmers take centre stage in campaign to promote British meat
Britain’s farmers will be showcasing their quality food in national press over the next four weeks as the NFU partners with Colman’s to promote British meat.Livestock farmers and the NFU’s Back British Farming message will take centre stage in The Sun newspaper every Saturday throughout November, reaching nearly 1.5million people ...
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NewsWelsh Lamb and Welsh Beef receive accolades for marketing work
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC), has scooped four awards at the recent 2019 CIPR Cymru Wales Pride Awards ceremony in Cardiff for its work promoting PGI Welsh Lamb and PGI Welsh Beef.Tours to Wales for food writers to show them the story behind Welsh Lamb and Welsh ...
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NewsM&S Food shows growth in half year results
M&S has released its half year results for the period ending 28th September 2019. They show its food business' like-for-like sales growth is up 0.9% driven by volume. Food revenue increased 1.2% to £2.85bn from last year.Marks and Spencer CEO, Steve RoweSteve Rowe, chief executive said: "Our transformation plan is ...
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NewsHRH The Princess Royal officially opens new Butchers' Hall
HRH The Princess Royal officially opened the newly refurbished Butchers' Hall last Friday with the unveiling of a special plaque to mark the occasion.Welcomed by The Master, Tim Dumenil, HRH The Princess Royal said: "For the whole company it is a real achievement. I hope what is represents now allows ...
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NewsPork producers remain cautious on expansion says Rabobank Q4 report
Rabobank's latest report indicates that the risks of expansion outweighs the rewards for pork producers. The report says pork prices have hit record highs in some regions, while trade barriers continue to limit the upside in the US and Canada. Prices will continue to increase through Q4 2019 and into ...
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NewsQMS reports changing balance of trade for red meat
Exports of fresh and frozen beef saw an increase of 18% from January to August this year, with sheepmeat exports up 20% year on year, according to the latest market analysis by Quality Meat Scotland.Stuart Ashworth, QMS director of Economic Services, said that amongst all the confusion that is Brexit ...
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NewsA Royal occasion plus UK Sausage Week at Butchers’ Hall
As part of ongoing 2019 UK Sausage Week celebrations, this year’s UK Supreme Sausage Champion sausage was served during a drinks reception as canapés today [November 1st] before a very special Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB) Court Lunch. The event took place at the newly refurbished Butchers’ Hall, attended by ...
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NewsWales takes aim at ‘unbalanced coverage’ of meat-free lifestyles
A body representing Welsh lamb, beef and pork producers has called for a more balanced debate around the issue of diet choices in the media.This comes as more anti-meat organisations prepare to ramp-up publicity around ‘World Vegan Day’ on November 1st,Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has emphasised ...
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NewsNSA launches toolkit to prepare businesses for the future
With significant changes to agriculture imminent, the National Sheep Association (NSA) has launched a ‘Business Readiness Toolkit’ to help UK sheep producers ensure they’re prepared for changes in the coming months and years.NSA chief executive, Phil Stocker.NSA chief executive Phil Stocker said: “NSA has long been aware our exit from ...
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NewsEssentia Protein Solutions marks golden anniversary
West Midlands based ingredients specialist Essentia Protein Solutions has eyes on future markets as it celebrates 50 years at its Tipton manufacturing base.Staff at Essentia Protein Solutions celebrate 50 years in Tipton.Originally founded in 1969 as a manufacturer of pork scratchings, the Ramsay Road company has evolved and since 2015 ...
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HCC conference to address how industry fights back
Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is to host a conference on 14th November after raising concerns over dilemmas, disruptions and potential disasters heading towards the red meat sector. It will focus on how the sector can fight back.[gallery columns="2" type="slideshow" ids="https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2019/10/HCC19091-The-Welsh-Way-the-premium-path-to-supply-chain-sustainability-1.jpg|Lord Mark Price former trade minister and ...
