Latest Industry News – Page 138
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NewsChampion urges butchers to enter WorldSkills UK Competition
With just one week to go to enter the 2020 Butchery WorldSkills UK Competition, last year’s gold medallist, Stefan Rice, has been explaining why butchers should enter and compete.Stefan Rice came out on top at last years WorldSkills UK LIVE butchery competition.Stefan Rice, 36, triumphed in last year’s competition final ...
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NewsLockdown learning boosts meat industry expertise
New students signing up to Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB) award-winning Meat Education Programme (MEP) has increased by 50 per cent since Government restrictions began.As well as an increase in the number of students signing up for the course, pass rates have also increased by 10 per cent.A Passion ...
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NewsQuality Meat Scotland launches new podcast series
The pace of change in the red meat sector has never been faster during the current Covid-19 outbreak, prompting Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) to launch a series of six weekly podcasts hosted by broadcaster, Mark Stephen.Bruce McConachie, head of industry development with Quality Meat Scotland.Spanning topics including market trends, brand ...
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NewsAssistant clerk to Butchers’ livery retires
Geraldine Cavener, assistant clerk to the Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB) retired recently after 15 years service with the livery.Geraldine Cavener retires after 15 years as assistant clerk to the WCB.She joined the Livery in March 2003, as assistant to the Clerk replacing the much admired Lindsey Jones.Since then she ...
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NewsEU support scheme could harm meat prices
The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) has said that prices of premium cuts like steak will suffer if agri-food businesses follow the advice of EU private storage proposals.The European Commission has proposed additional measures to support the agri-food sectors worst affected by the Covid-19 crisis, which are ...
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NewsLocal supply chain working to keep food on tables during crisis
Visitors to Skipton Auction Mart have said that live auction systems are vital for keeping families fed during the current pandemic, with weekly primestock sales ensuring the continued supply of locally produced beef and lamb.The Critchley family, who farm in Hutton, near Preston, are regular visitors to Skipton Auction Mart.The ...
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NewsNFU hits out at retailers for lack of British beef
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has criticised supermarkets for a lack of British beef products on their shelves and failing to honour their commitment to sourcing British beef.In a statement, the NFU said: “It is inexcusable to see some of the country’s biggest retailers failing to honour their commitment to ...
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NewsWelsh chef celebrates Great British Beef Week with ‘pimp your steak’ challenge
Welsh BBQ chef Chris Roberts is calling on the public and other celebrities to ‘pimp-up’ their steak sandwiches to support Welsh farmers during Great British Beef Week.Welsh BBQ chef, Chris Roberts, has set his challenge with HCC - Meat Promotion Wales to celebrate Great British Beef Week.To mark the start ...
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NewsCovid-19 business loans must do more for industry
The Government’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan (CBIL) scheme is unsuited to many businesses in the food industry and can do more to help those struggling as a result of the pandemic, according to National Farmers Union (NFU) deputy president, Stuart Roberts.NFU deputy president, Stuart Roberts.The scheme was developed by the ...
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NewsSupermarkets respond to criticism over imported beef
A number of supermarkets have responded to criticism from Northern Ireland’s Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs after it called for retailers to support local beef farmers during the Covid-19 crisis.The call comes after it was revealed that ABP Food Group, which supplies beef for Asda and Sainsbury’s, had ...
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NewsBeef market concerns intensify
The beef industry remains under continued pressure, particularly the cull cow market, from the near-complete closure of the foodservice industry in the UK and Europe, according to the latest market analysis from Hybu Cig Cymru- Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).John Richards, industry development and relations manager at HCC.The ceasing of trade ...
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NewsAHDB calls on industry to push pulled pork
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is calling on farmers and industry to push pulled pork as part of a new £100,000 consumer campaign.Running for six weeks from the 22nd April, ‘Make it Pulled Pork’ aims to get the nation to opt for pulled pork and recreate a favourite ...
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NewsIndustry consultation for views on AHDB calls for changes to levy board structure
The request for views from industry on the Agriculture and Horticultural Development Board has now been published by Government and calls for an overhaul of the current structures of the levy body and a reform of its governance so that it can operate in a more modern and effective way.Jane ...
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NewsImpact of Covid-19 on the beef market is a concern for all says SAMW
“At least 15% of our pre-Covid normal sales outlets for beef has ‘vanished’ due to the closure of hotels and restaurants, with sales to other catering and event outlets also being closed off for the time being,” said Martin Morgan, executive manager of the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW). ...
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NewsMike Sheldon reappointed AHDB pork chairman
UK Ministers have reappointed Mike Sheldon as chairman of AHDB’s pork sector board for a second consecutive term.Mike Sheldon.As part of his role, Mike will continue to be a member of the main AHDB Board for another two years, ending 9 April 2022.Mike said: “As the pig industry in the ...
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NewsBeef and sheep emissions overstated
Following a comprehensive study, AgResearch the New Zealand’s national agriculture research agency has developed a more accurate calculation of the nitrous oxide emissions of sheep, beef and dairy production which shows that nitrous oxide emissions are two-thirds and one third lower respectively than previously thought.This would mean that sheep total ...
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NewsMeat Awards on track after successful judging
YPL Exhibitions & Events, the organisers of the annual Meat Management Industry Awards, have reassured participants that it is ‘business as usual’ for the dinner and ceremony this year.Previous Meat Management Industry Awards ceremonies have attracted up to 500 guests.Editor of Meat Management magazine Pam Brook commented: “ As we ...
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NewsQMS promotes ‘Make it’ TV campaign
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) will be showcasing Scotch Beef PGI, Scotch Lamb PGI and Specially Selected Pork as part of its ‘Make It’ TV campaign.A 12-week partnership with STV will include four short infomercials featuring ‘Make It’ style recipe inspiration and kitchen tips and hacks. Two of these will be ...
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NewsRecord month for meat, fish and poultry as Covid-19 impacts shopper behaviour
A record month for the grocery market has seen uplifts in the amount of meat, fish and poultry purchased over the last 12 weeks, according to the latest market data from Kantar.Some £10.8billion of grocery sales were recorded in the last four weeks, eclipsing even the peak seen at Christmas. ...
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NewsMarket challenges continue with lockdown extension, says QMS
With lockdown restrictions in the UK set to continue for at least another three weeks as the coronavirus outbreak is tackled, the challenges of the red meat supply chain become a little more certain in the short-term, according to the latest market commentary by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Stuart Ashworth, director ...
