Latest Industry News – Page 166
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NewsNSA says sheep have vital role to play in climate change
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is contributing to the climate change emergency by not only encouraging sheep farmers to engage with the challenges it presents but also to correct the many misleading statements being made that suggest sheep farming is causing a problem rather than being one of the solutions.The ...
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NewsUK levy boards consult industry on joint approach to tackle ruminant welfare
The UK levy boards have launched a consultation with industry on a proposal to form a Ruminant Health and Welfare Group to deliver a simpler, more co-ordinated approach to tackling primarily sheep and cattle health and welfare across the UK.Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), Hybu ...
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NewsCookery scheme has benefitted thousands of Scottish pupils over a decade
A nationwide voucher scheme that has helped over 50,000 pupils learn to cook is now open for applications from secondary schools across Scotland.QMS's Jennifer Robertson.The Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) Schools Meat Voucher Scheme gives home economics and hospitality classes the opportunity to learn about and cook with locally-sourced Scotch Beef ...
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NewsConsultation opens on alternative method for ageing sheep at slaughter
The Government is seeking views on its proposal to amend English and Welsh legislation on ageing sheep for the removal of certain body parts at slaughter.Sheep over 12 months of age need these parts to be removed to protect public health. The amendment would allow abattoirs to choose an alternative ...
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NewsAHDB report highlights online opportunities for red meat sales
A new report from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) highlights opportunities to tempt more online shoppers to buy red meat.Consumers still reluctant to purchase high-value products like roasting joints online.Online is one of the fastest-growing channels in grocery retail, rising by 30 per cent in the last five ...
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NewsA taste of Welsh red meat courtesy of Cerys Matthews
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) attended the recent event 'The Good Life Experience' founded by Welsh singer and broadcaster Cerys Matthews.Cerys Matthews helps prepare the cawl at the Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef celebration at the Good Live Experience.“We made thousands of visitors very happy with endless ...
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NewsAsda crowned ‘Poultry Retailer of the Year’
For the third consecutive year Asda has won the British Poultry Council's British Poultry Retailer of the Year. The announcement was made at the British Poultry Awards 2019 in front of over 250 industry stakeholders including retail buyers, manufacturers, producers and farmers.The event which took place at the Sheraton Grand ...
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NewsQMS launches 'Scotch Lamb, Naturally' campaign
Scotch Lamb PGI, is set to be top of the menu in the coming weeks as Quality Meat Scotland’s (QMS) “Scotch Lamb, Naturally” marketing and PR campaign makes a return.The six-week campaign, which will officially launch on Monday 23rd September, is set to reach 4 million Scottish adults and seeks ...
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NewsGlobal poultry markets expected to see some recovery under fragile conditions
According to Rabbobank's Poultry Quarterly Q4 report global poultry markets are expected to see some recovery in the coming months. However, this will be under fragile conditions.Key concerns are the ongoing oversupply situations in many global markets, like the EU, US and South Africa. It says only disease-affected China and ...
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NewsBurger King® UK takes a stand against plastic toys
Burger King® UK has launched a new initiative, Meltdown, as it takes a stand against plastic and removes all toys from its King Junior Meals, inviting the UK to donate their unwanted toys to BK® UK’s in-restaurant amnesty bins and turn them into something else.The new BK Meltdown campaign logo.The ...
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NewsRetail sales show consumers’ increased love for lamb
Sales of fresh and frozen lamb have grown strongly in the last three months, AHDB has revealed.Kantar data for the 12 weeks to 11th August shows sales grew by 8.1 per cent in volume, compared to the same period last year.Will Jackson strategy director for AHDB Beef & Lamb.This year’s ...
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NewsNFU presidents demand meeting with Farming Minister over beef crisis
NFU and NFU Cymru have asked Farming Minister George Eustice for an urgent meeting to discuss the worsening crisis in the UK beef market.Minette Batters and John Davies, the presidents of the organisations, have called for the meeting after the beef price across finished and store cattle has plummeted to ...
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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 ...
