Latest Industry News – Page 199
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NewsQ Guild annual BBQ competition winners revealed
The Q Guild of Butchers has announced the winners of its annual BBQ competition, in a ceremony that was held at Eastwood Hall, Nottinghamshire.Best Speciality BBQ Product winner, H. Clewlow, pictured in the centre.With the BBQ season about to launch, the contest aims to find the UK’s best butcher products ...
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NewsFree trade must be maintained in Brexit, say unions
Livestock representatives from the UK Farming Unions and the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) have met in Belfast to discuss Brexit and the trade implications for the livestock sector. The organisations agreed it is essential that free trade is maintained between the United Kingdom and the European Union post-Brexit, and must ...
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NewsNew whitepaper challenges sustainability in the agri-food sector
Agri-food consultancy Promar International has launched a whitepaper calling for “radical change” for industry to achieve sustainability, warning that 80% of the food and drink supply chains are yet to commit to sustainable production.McDonald's UK has reduced on-farm emissions by 23%.According to the whitepaper, which was contributed to by the ...
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NewsGlobal demand strengthens European pig prices
The latest Quality Meat Scotland analysis has revealed that farmgate prices for Scottish pigs are the strongest they have been since mid-2014 and 38% higher than the same period last year.QMS head of Economic Services, Stuart Ashworth.The rise in pig price for Scottish producers did, however, fall to 21%, when ...
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NewsIncreased figures of Hepatitis E in pork products
Public Health England and the Food Standards Agency have warned of increased figures of potentially lethal virus Hepatitis E, which can be spread from animals to humans through the consumption of undercooked or raw pig and game meat, processed pork and shellfish. Hepatitis E can be spread from animals to ...
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NewsRUMA adopts European Medicines Agency’s highest priority antibiotics list
Agricultural and food industry alliance RUMA has officially adopted the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA’s) list of highest priority ‘critically important antibiotics’ (CIAs), following discussions with its members and the Veterinary Medicines Directorate.RUMA promotes responsible use of medicines in farm animals.RUMA, which promotes responsible use of medicines in farm animals, has ...
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NewsRichmond sausages unveils biggest relaunch campaign in years
Kerry Foods’ sausage brand, Richmond, has announced the ‘biggest ever’ relaunch campaign of its range that forms part of a £5 million investment, aiming to modernise the brand and showcase its quality credentials to consumers.Richmond's new Oven Ready range.The relaunch will roll out across the entire fresh range, following a ...
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NewsFourth meat show presentation opens on Wednesday
The fourth presentation of the biennial Meatup exhibition opens its doors at a new location in Milton Keynes this Wednesday 24th May.Meatup, the UK's only meat industry exhibition, will take place on 24th and 25th May.The two-day event will feature a diverse range of exhibitors and is being supported by ...
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NewsFigures reveal large increase in surplus meat redistribution to charities
Figures released by UK food redistribution charity FareShare have revealed that suppliers are now redistributing almost 30% more surplus in-date meat to charities than in 2015/16.FareShare delivery at Emmaus Sheffield, 2014 (Pictured: Gemma Thorpe).The rise comes as in the last year manufacturers including 2 Sisters Food Group, Pork Farms, Moy ...
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NewsDumfries butcher crowned Scottish Haggis Champion
Dumfries butcher Stuart Houston recently scooped the Scottish Haggis Champion title at the biennial Scottish Haggis Championship 2017.Scottish Haggis Champion, Stuart Houston.The competition was held at the Scottish Meat Trade Fair in Perth and saw the likes of around 80 butchers from all across Scotland compete for the coveted award.Houston’s ...
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NewsPersonal bests for UK at International Young Butcher Competition
Northern Irish butcher Dylan Gillespie and Lincolnshire-based butcher James Taylor recently represented the UK at the International Young Butcher Competition, at Imst, Austria, and delivered personal best performances.Pictured: James Taylor (L) and Dylan Gillepsie (R)The competition is organised by the National Federation of Meat and Food Traders (NFMFT).The two young ...
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New test identifies the species origin of gelatine-based products
Scientific solutions provider Fera Science has launched a new service that aims to help food manufacturers and retailers better understand their supply chain by correctly identifying the species from which gelatine is derived.GelSpec is the result of 5 years of the service’s development and validation on a range of foods ...
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NewsNational Pig Association election manifesto unveiled
The National Pig Association (NPA) has revealed its General Election manifesto, in which it calls for a fair and balanced deal for British pig farmers from the next Government, ahead of Brexit.The National Pig Association has revealed its General Election manifesto.The association represents about 80% of British pig production and ...
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NewsKerry Foods announces Summer of Snacking contest
Chilled food specialists Kerry Foods has announced its biggest trade competition, Summer of Snacking, aimed at helping retailers grow snacking sales this summer season. Kerry Foods Summer of Snacking.The contest will run for 15 weeks for the entirety of the period, giving retailers the chance to win £150 worth of ...
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NewsLast call for butchers to enter National Meat Products Competition
Deadline: 19th May to enter. Competition Judging: 24th May. Open to all retail butchers and small manufacturers.One of Britain’s most important and prestigious annual competitions is scheduled to take place next week on 24th May.The National Federation of Meat & Food Traders (NFMFT) is reminding all butchers that there ...
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NewsTesco announces partnership with nutrition start-up Spoon Guru
Tesco has recently teamed up with the nutrition start-up company Spoon Guru, as part of the retailer’s latest efforts to make healthier choices easier for customers.Tesco has teamed up with start up Spoon Guru.Spoon Guru focuses on providing consumers with technology to help them scan products in supermarkets to meet ...
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SPAR recalls chicken tikka chunks
Supermarket retailer SPAR is recalling its Tikka Chicken Chunks, as it may contain small pieces of glass, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA).Customers that have purchased the item are being urged to return it to the store where they bought it from and are being offered a full refund.The ...
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NewsFife butcher crowned Scottish Butcher Of The Year
Fife butcher Jamie Syme has been rewarded with the highest title at the Scottish Meat Training Meat Skills Competition at Perth, winning the Butcher Of The Year title. Pictured: Butcher of the Year winner Jamie Syme (right) and Young Butcher of the Year Winner Ryan Briggs (left).The 27-year-old Scottish champion ...
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NewsNew HCC board outlines goals
The newly appointed Board of Directors of Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) – Meat Promotion Wales has convened for the first time and has agreed to swiftly begin developing strategic plans for the Welsh red meat sector after Brexit.The new HCC Board of Directors at its first formal meeting in Aberystwyth.HCC’s ...
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NewsMeatup show now only days away
The countdown has begun to the fourth presentation of Meatup, which will take place at ArenaMK in Milton Keynes next week on Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th May.The two day trade show will feature a diverse array of attractions for visitors including national craft butchery competitions arranged by the NFMFT ...
