Latest Industry News – Page 180
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NewsChris Evans supports UK Sausage Week on BBC Radio 2
BBC presenter Chris Evans showed his support for UK Sausage Week today (30th October) when he interviewed this year’s UK Supreme Sausage Champion live on-air.Tim Parker of Frank Parker Butchers in Nuneaton was interviewed on BBC Radio 2’s The Chris Evans Breakfast Show about UK Sausage Week and his winning ...
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NewsGovernment urged to help small abattoirs
The Sustainable Food Trust and the Campaign for Local Abattoirs are calling for the assistance of MPs and Peers in helping to ensure the survival of the local meat sector.In a Parliamentary briefing paper, the two groups have emphasised their views that small abattoirs are essential for the marketing of ...
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NewsUK Sausage Week winners revealed
The winners of the 2018 UK Sausage Week awards were unveiled on 29th October during a sizzling celebration lunch at Plaisterers’ Hall, London.The 2018 UK Sausage Week Award winners.This year’s UK Sausage Week kicked off with a bang (or banger!) when awards were presented for some of the country’s best ...
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NewsMusclefood unveils major rebrand
Protein-focused retailer Musclefood has announced a major rebranding to reflect the company’s focus as a health and wellness brand.The new advisory H.E.L.P team.The Nottingham-based firm, known for its lean meat products, has unveiled a revamped identity including a new logo, wordmark and tagline. It is also rolling out a new ...
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NewsBritish Game Alliance launches campaign for game meat
A major campaign focusing on game meat has been launched by the British Game Alliance (BGA) – the official marketing board for game.Eat Wild is a campaign aiming to encourage the British public to think differently about game meat.(L-R) Nigel Haworth, Shaun Rankin, Brian Turner and Tom Adams at the ...
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NewsMore salt in meat-free options than meat equivalents
Action on Salt has found that many ‘meat alternatives’ contain higher levels of salt than their meat equivalents. A survey revealed that many products, including meat free burgers, sausages and mince are “concealing” high levels of salt.Action on Salt’s survey of real meat beef burgers from leading retailers revealed that ...
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NewsGlobal pork markets 'on edge' as African Swine Fever spreads
The spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) has disrupted pork markets across the world, according to the latest analysis by Rabobank.In the Q4 Pork Quarterly report, released this week, Christine McCracken, senior analyst – Animal Protein - said that the entire industry is “reassessing its vulnerabilities” as the virus continues ...
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NewsUK beef and sheep meat exports decline
UK fresh and frozen beef, as well as sheep meat exports, dropped in August according to data from HMRC.UK imports of fresh and frozen beef in the year to August were up over 8% when compared to 2017.BeefDuring the month of August, fresh and frozen beef exports were 10% lower ...
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NewsFresh meat and poultry in ‘static growth’
The overall Meat, Fish and Poultry (MFP) market is now seeing ‘static growth’ following a few months of decline, Kantar Worldpanel reveals.With Christmas fast approaching, the latest data covering the 12 weeks to 7th October shows that there is growth in the overall grocery market but it is slowing down.Chicken ...
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NewsMoy Park opens food lounge following £450k investment
Moy Park has unveiled its new Food Lounge at Grantham which will be used by the company for food innovation and development, following a £450,000 investment.Moy Park’s senior customer development chef Richard Harding and head of culinary Aaron Dixon are pictured at Moy Park’s new Food Lounge in Grantham as ...
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NewsFSA gives out lamb cooking message
Consumers are being reminded to take care when handling raw meat following a rise in Salmonella Typhimurium allegedly linked to lamb.There has been a rise in cases of Salmonella which have allegedly been linked to lamb and mutton.The Food Standards Agency (FSA) along with Food Standards Scotland (FSS), Public Health ...
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NewsLast chance to order UK Sausage Week lunch tickets
With UK Sausage Week 2018 less than one week away, organisers are reminding industry to ensure they do not miss out on the campaign’s celebration lunch.There is still time to order tickets, but availability is extremely limited – so it is recommended that those interested in attending book theirs as ...
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NewsHumane Slaughter Award open for applications
The Humane Slaughter Association (HSA) is inviting applications for its 2019 Humane Slaughter Award for significant advances in the humane treatment of farmed livestock during transport, marketing and slaughter.The Humane Slaughter Association (HSA) is opening applications for its 2019 Humane Slaughter Award.HSA is an independent charity that works towards achieving ...
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NewsWorshipful Company of Butchers liverymen to climb Kilimanjaro
A team of ten liverymen from The Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB) are preparing to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain, in an attempt to raise £100,000.Both Andrew Parker (left) and David Baker will be taking part in the Kilimanjaro climb.The proceeds from the climb, set to take place on ...
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NewsPositive response to UK-wide meat review
The UK’s two food regulators, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS), recently held the first joint board meeting to discuss their UK-wide review of meat cutting plants and cold stores.The boards held the meeting on 17th October in Edinburgh, following the publication of the Review which ...
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NewsIsolated BSE outbreak confirmed in Scotland
A case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) has been confirmed on a farm in Aberdeenshire, Scotland and The Animal Health Agency (APHA) has confirmed it is now investigating the source of the outbreak.A case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy has been confirmed in Aberdeenshire.In line with the normal disease prevention response ...
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NewsNew chair of Quality Meat Scotland to outline priorities
Quality Meat Scotland’s (QMS) new chair, Kate Rowell, will set out her initial priorities following a trip travelling around Scotland to hear from those working in the red meat industry.New chair of Quality Meat Scotland, Kate Rowell.Rowell and Alan Clarke, QMS chief executive, will be visiting auction markets, abattoirs, farmers ...
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NewsSausage competition rules challenged
The so called Champion of Champions sausage competition has come under scrutiny after some butchers have been refused the opportunity of entering.Andrew Rook of J C Rook & Sons Ltd., an accredited Master Butcher who won the Champion of Champions competition in 2016, has complained to organiser William Reed Business ...
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NewsRebrand and frequency boost for dedicated butchers magazine
The Retail Butchers’ Yearbook has been re-branded as The Butcher and its frequency has been increased from an annual publication to a twice-a-year magazine.The brand new 2018 autumn/winter edition has now gone to press and the e-magazine version has already gone live.The Butcher magazine will reach readers in time for ...
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NewsIndustry responds to no-deal notice for health marks on meat
The International Meat Trade Association (IMTA) has reacted to the Government’s latest Technical Notice on health marks on meat in the event of a no-deal Brexit.IMTA represents importers, exporters and wholesalers of beef, lamb, pork and poultry. The organisation says this is a critical issue for its members and one ...
