Latest Industry News – Page 137
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NewsMeat products under scrutiny at FMT Food Industry Awards judging
The Food Management Today Industry Food Industry Awards product judging is now underway at Harper Adams Regional Food Academy in Shropshire.Product judging off to a flying start for the FMT Food Industry Awards 2020.Event organiser Emma Cash said: “Amongst the product categories is of course meat and this year has ...
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NewsMinister 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 ...
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NewsRailway deal is just the ticket for Welsh food producers
Transport for Wales customers are now able to enjoy a range of high-quality locally-produced meat and other foods, thanks to a new commitment by the train operator to procure produce from Welsh sources.L-R: Emily Rees (HCC), Mike Brown (Transport for Wales), Melanie Davies and Peter Read-Jones (Castell Howell Foods) launching ...
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NewsBlind menu set to increase carcase usage
Award winning chef, James Sherwin is one of 15 leading restaurateurs who have united to share tips on increasing beef and lamb carcase usage and excite diners.James Sherwin Beef DishServing dishes to guests blind – without seeing the ingredients first – James’ menu has included bone marrow ice-cream, using ingredients ...
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NewsNew Master elected for WCB at Common Hall
Tim Dumenil has been elected as the new Master of the Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB) at the Company’s traditional, annual Common Hall ceremony.Procession of the WCB Court for the annual Common Hall ceremony.As Master, Tim will lead the Company in its first year back at its home, the newly ...
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NewsLMC urging farmers to attend Resilient Farmer Tour
The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) is urging farmers and their families to attend the Shift Happens!- An Audience with the Resilient Farmer this October.The initiative, being organised locally by Rural Support, will hear from New Zealand farmer Doug Avery who has overcome many adversities including battling ...
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NewsNFU wants answers from government with 50 days to Brexit
With 50 days until Brexit, and the threat of no-deal remaining in place, there are 50 vital questions the NFU says the Government must answer to provide certainty for the future of British food and farming.Minette Batters: "“We are in turbulent political times and still face an array of possible ...
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NewsHCC brings Lamb Love to Welsh workplaces
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has celebrated ‘Love Lamb Week’ by working with foodservice and catering providers to bring Welsh Lamb promotions and tastings to some of the country’s largest public sector workplace cafeterias.Customers pick up samples and promotional literature in a workplace restaurant in Cardiff.Beginning as ...
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NewsLMC’s pilot scheme strives to bring ‘Meat4Schools’
The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) has launched a pilot scheme which aims to improve the availability of beef and lamb for pupils studying food related subjects in post-primary schools.Pictured launching LMC’s pilot ‘Meat4Schools’ scheme are, from left, Roger Sheahan, ABP Food Group, Liam McCarthy, ABP Food ...
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NewsKerry Foods launches meat-free Richmond sausages
Kerry Foods has launched Richmond Meat-Free Sausages. This marks a significant innovation for Richmond, a renowned sausage brand expanding into the meat-free market for the first time.Richmond Sausages now has a meat-free version.The Meat-Free market is expanding in the UK, set to be worth over £1.1bn by 2023 according to ...
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NewsWelsh Lamb campaign receives industry recognition
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC)’s Welsh Lamb campaign has received a Certificate of Excellence at the recent IN2SABRE Awards EMEA.Bloggers and influencers learning about PGI Welsh Lamb.The IN2SABRE Awards recognise excellence and innovation within public relations, focusing on content creation and relationship building. HCC’s 2018 Welsh Lamb ...
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NewsButchers return home to Butchers' Hall
Approximately 200 liverymen of the Worshipful Company of Butchers gathered for the first Court Lunch at the newly opened Butchers' Hall following its refurbishment over the last four years.First Court Lunch at Butchers' Hall. (Image courtesy of Norman Hatcliff)."Welcome home," was the message from Master Graham Baker, "four years on ...
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NewsBrexit developments so far…industry reaction
It has been another week of extraordinary politics in the UK over Brexit. With the prospect of a no deal scenario to be outlawed in law the Prime Minster has now suggested he is open to an all-Ireland food standards zone to replace the backstop.Parliament will close its doors until ...
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NewsPrime pig producer prices running above 2018 levels
Despite a significant reduction in household spending on pork and cured pig meat products, GB prime pig producer prices were running 3.5% above 2018 levels at the end of August, according to the latest market analysis by Quality Meat Scotland.In addition to this, data from HMRC shows a 21% lift ...
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NewsJudging concludes for UK Sausage Week competition
In preparation for UK Sausage week (28th October to 3rd November) over 500 sausages were evaluated by a team of judges this week and winners across 14 categories have now been decided.Judges giving bangers a good grilling at The Regional Food Academy at Harper Adams University.However, participants will have to ...
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NewsBob Carnell appointed CEO of ABP UK
Bob Carnell is to be the new chief executive officer of ABP Food Group's UK Division. He joins from Kerry Foods Consumer Brands Business in the UK and Ireland and will replace Tom Kirwan, who will step down from October 2019.Bob Carnell to be ABP UK's CEO from October.Carnell is ...
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NewsNFU gets behind campaign to promote British lamb
The NFU and its members are this week encouraging shoppers, foodservice and retailers to back British lamb, as well as showcasing the journey behind one of the nation’s most iconic products.Love Lamb Week, led by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), encourages producers, butchers, retailers, restaurants and the public ...
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NewsPast WCB master and meat manufacturer, Henry Tattersall dies at age of 84
Former past master of the Worshipful Company of Butchers and retired meat manufacturer, Henry Tattersall has died at the age of 84.Former past master of the Worshipful Company of Butchers and retired meat manufacturer, Henry Tattersall.Born in 1935 in Haslingham, Lancashire to the then highly successful JH Birtwhistle textile family, ...
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NewsScottish Venison day fillip as Scottish Government pledges research funding
The Scottish Government has confirmed today, 4th September, as Scottish Venison Day and has said it will fund baseline research to help Scotland’s venison producers and processors better understand the UK venison market, its challenges and opportunities.One year on from the launch of Beyond the Glen, a strategy for Scottish ...
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NewsUK Sausage Week 2019 competition judging underway
The first day’s judging for the search to find the UK’s best sausages is underway at The Regional Food Academy at Harper Adams University as the clock ticks down to this year’s UK Sausage Week (28th October to 3rd November).Judging is now underway for the UKSW competition.The two-day judging takes ...
