Latest Industry News – Page 155
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NewsTop retailer gives boost to Welsh Lamb in Japan
Hybu Cig Cymru / Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) was recently invited to inaugurate a week of food promotions at the famous Hankyu store in Osaka, Japan. Welsh Lamb’s prominence in the British-themed food fair at a high-end department store represents a major boost to the profile of the meat says ...
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NewsScottish pig sector showing growth despite uncertainty
Breeding sow numbers in Scotland are approaching levels not seen since 2011, according to the latest market analysis by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Recent developments in the sector, including the approval of the Brechin slaughter plant for export to China and the takeover of the UK operations of the processor Tulip ...
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NewsChina moves beef deal over the line
Beef from the UK could be served up on Chinese plates by Christmas after China finalised the details of an export approval agreement between the two countries.AHDB's Dr Phil Hadley: “This is a great end to a very successful year for our red meat exports."In June, Chinese government officials signed ...
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NewsCaution urged over rushed legislation following Letwin amendment
Following the passing of the Letwin amendment at the weekend by MPs the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, appears set to try and have a meaningful vote on his renegotiated Brexit deal this week. Two major trade bodies have urged caution about rushing legislation.NFU president, Minette Batters, said: “These developments will ...
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NewsMajor beef processor opens for sustainability trials
Pickstock Telford opened the gates to their own Brongain Farm for the first time on 17th October for the business’ inaugural integrated supply chain forum event, with over 85 stakeholders from farmers through to customers in attendance.Delegates at Pickstock Telford's intergrated supply chain forum at Brongain Farms.The specialist beef unit ...
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NewsNFU gives evidence to Efra Committee on beef price
NFU Vice President Stuart Roberts has put British beef farmers’ case to the Efra Committee, giving evidence on the causes of the unsustainably low beef price, its impact on producers and what action is needed to improve the situation.NFU Vice President Stuart Roberts.During the session, Mr Roberts reiterated that the ...
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NewsFarmer helps promote Scotch Lamb PGI to Morrisons shoppers
A Midlothian sheep farmer swapped his fields for the aisles to support a campaign promoting Scotch Lamb PGI.L-R Scotch Lamb ambassador Sharon Hogarth; customer Paul Masterton; farm manager Peter Eccles and Scotch Lamb ambassador Tom Crabbe.Peter Eccles of Saughland Farm near Pathhead recently attended Morrisons in Portobello, tempting shoppers with ...
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NewsNSA welcomes advancement in traceability work
The National Sheep Association (NSA) says it is pleased and encouraged that Defra has now fully approved the funding for a new statutory multi-species livestock traceability service, giving the mandate for the design and delivery of the service to a newly formed company, Livestock Information Ltd, created by AHDB.NSA chief ...
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NewsBrexit deal gathers pace – industry reaction
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he is very confident about getting the majority he needs to get Brexit done by his 31st October deadline.However, the PM is now in a race against the clock to sell the Brexit deal he struck yesterday with the EU to Westminster MPs, prior ...
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NewsHSA recognises Glasgow scientist for work to improve animal welfare
The Humane Slaughter Association (HSA) has announced that Dr Dorothy McKeegan from the University of Glasgow has been awarded the 2019 Humane Slaughter Award for her groundbreaking research into the welfare impacts of controlled atmosphere stunning (CAS) and her outstanding and sustained contribution to protecting animal welfare at slaughter or ...
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NewsNew pork programme targets industry skills
A new online training programme has been launched by AHDB for pork, to help expand meat skills and increase knowledge of cuts in the supply chain.AHDB’s master butcher and meat expert, Dick van LeeuwenAHDB say that improving pork handling skills and providing training to increase the variety of cuts used ...
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NewsFrontmatec appoints new CEO
Jens Kristensen has been appointed CEO for the Frontmatec Group. In addition, Mr Kristensen will assume the responsibility of the COO position.Jens Kristensen, new CEO of Frontmatec.Frontmatec is a worldwide supplier of red meat processing systems and the company report that it has grown significantly over recent years, both organically ...
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NewsBrexit deal agreed with EU negotiators
A deal has been agreed on Brexit between EU and UK negotiating teams in time before a meeting of European leaders.UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson: ‘We've got a great new deal that takes back control.’UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted saying: ‘We've got a great new deal that takes back ...
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Importers rewarded for commitment to Scottish red meat industry
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has recognised two importers for their long-term commitment to the Scottish red meat industry.Rauch, a Scotch Beef PGI and Scotch Lamb PGI importer from Germany, and Netherlands-based Scottish beef importer Zandbergen, received the awards from the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Connectivity, Fergus Ewing MSP ...
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NewsPrincess Royal to open the new Butchers’ Hall
The Worshipful Company of Butchers’ (WCB) has confirmed that Past Master, HRH The Princess Royal, will be attending its November Court meeting and Court lunch, when she will unveil a plaque to officially open the newly refurbished Butchers' Hall after an £11.0M refit.Past WCB Master, HRH The Princess Royal will ...
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News‘Business as usual’ at Anuga despite Brexit chaos
According to The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC), the main message communicated at the recent Anuga Food Fair from UK suppliers to their customers outside the UK was ‘business as usual’ despite the on-going Brexit situation.LMC Chief Executive, Ian Stevenson and Chairman, Gerard McGivern, pictured outside the ...
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NewsManchester chef serves hogget to inspire Merseyside
One of Liverpool’s leading chefs has taken up the challenge to inspire cooks across the country to use lesser-used cuts of beef and lamb in dishes.Dominic Grundy at Panoramic 34.Sharing a dish created with hogget lamb, a flavoursome meat produced from a year old sheep, the innovative dish uses shoulder, ...
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NewsFarm to fork experience for European food industry insiders
Groups of journalists and importers from Sweden and the Netherlands have experienced Welsh sheep farming for the first time in a Welsh farm to fork experience to learn more about PGI Welsh Lamb.A group of Swedish journalists on a farm visit near Lampeter.A group of food journalists from key Swedish ...
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NewsScotch Beef back on menu in Japan
Scotch Beef PGI, is back on the menu in Japan for the first time in over 20 years.An order of Scotch Beef PGI, supplied by West Lothian-based processor AK Stoddart’s, reached Japanese shores and its arrival was celebrated at an official showcase event in Japan as part of the Rugby ...
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Nominations open for 2020 IoM and WCB Annual Prizegiving
Nominations have opened for the Institute of Meat (IoM) and Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB) Annual Prizegiving Lunch and Awards, which will take place on Thursday 20th February 2020 at the newly refurbished Butchers Hall, London.[gallery type="slideshow" ids="https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2019/10/IoM-Awards.jpg|The 2019 IoM awards.,https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2019/10/IoM-audience-shot.jpg|IoM audience.,https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2019/10/JWCrans-CMA.jpg|Jack White of Cranswick received his award from HRH ...
