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HCC courses boost industry knowledge
A series of 35 specialist Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) courses have boosted red meat industry know-how of shopper preferences and abattoir workings, according to feedback from its attendees.Over the past 12 months HCC has staged carcase classification courses at abattoirs across Wales, with nearly 400 industry ...
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NewsScotch lamb performs well over Easter
NFU Scotland’s secret Easter bunny shopper discovered that Morrison’s, Lidl and Aldi stocked only British and Scottish-produced lamb on their fresh meat aisles this Easter.By comparison, NFU Scotland says the other retailers visited were found to be offering a mix of imported and domestic lamb.Livestock policy manager John Sleigh advised ...
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NewsQ Guild to launch ‘Product of the Month’ initiative
The Butchers Q Guild is set to unveil a new national initiative, the ‘Q Guild Product of the Month’ promotion, which will see new products launched to the public via its 110 member shops nationwide on a monthly basis.Q Guild national chairman, Mark Turnbull.The initiative will begin in April and ...
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NewsChef Tom Kitchin praises Scotch Beef PGI
Michelin-starred chef Tom Kitchin is highlighting the commitment and attention to detail of the farmers producing Scotch Beef PGI.Alan Hunter (left) with Tom Kitchin at Meikle Fieldie farm.Kitchin, who has been working with Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) as part of the on-going Scotch Beef PGI promotion campaign, visited Meikle Fieldie ...
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News2 Sisters Food Group announces in-house promotion
2 Sisters Food Group, a leading UK food manufacturer, has promoted Jonathan Russell to director of group procurement.Russell has been promoted to director of group procurement at 2 Sisters Food Group.In his new role, Russell will be responsible for the company’s £1.5 billion a year purchasing budget and for managing ...
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NewsEaster plea from NFU on British lamb
The NFU is calling on retailers to help sheep farmers deliver new season Red Tractor assured British lamb to consumers.The NFU is urging retailers to back British lamb.NFU livestock board chairman Charles Sercombe, a sheep farmer from Leicestershire, said: “Retailers can ensure that shoppers have access to fresh British lamb ...
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NewsScottish pig producers back new pig health charter
The Scottish pig industry is highlighting its on-going commitment to animal health and welfare by supporting the creation of a Scottish Pig Health Charter, says Quality Meat Scotland.Jim McLaren, chairman of QMS.At the end of last year Scottish pig producers at the QMS pig conference gave a 100% backing to ...
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NewsFSA assessment reveals threats to red meat supply chain
The recently published Food Crime Annual Strategic Assessment (FCASA) has identified a wide range of vulnerabilities and risks across the food industry, including in the red meat supply chain.The assessment was carried out by the Food Standards Agency’s National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) on behalf of the FSA and Food ...
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Industry mourns Scotbeef chairman
Scotbeef chairman Ian Galloway has died, aged 75.For five decades, Galloway headed up Scotbeef, which is now Scotland’s largest meat processing business with plants in Bridge of Allan, Queenslie, East Kilbride, Annan and Inverurie.The family firm supplies Scotch beef and lamb to the UK’s biggest supermarkets. The company is said ...
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AHDB scheme unlocks potential in managers
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is launching the second round of its Professional Manager Development Scheme.The scheme, developed by AHDB and delivered by Cedar Associates, is aimed at managers from all agricultural and horticultural sectors looking to become more effective and efficient in their roles.Tess Howe, AHDB skills ...
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NewsTesco launches new own-label meat and poultry brands
Tesco has recently launched seven new own-label brands in the produce, meat and poultry categories, which, according to the multiple retailer, will offer “great quality and better prices.”The company says the new brands will be competitively priced and will in many cases either match or beat competitor prices.Pork products will ...
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NewsTop eight prepare for Premier Young Butcher Competition
Eight of the best 18 to 23 year old butchers from across the UK will compete for the title of Premier Young Butcher 2016 at Foodex next month.Elsie Yardley from Priors Hall Farm will be one of eight butchers competing for the title of Premier Young Butcher 2016.Competing for the ...
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NewsInternational Butcher Team showcase their skills
UK International Butcher Team, Lucy Crawshaw and Joe Smith, impressed hundreds of young people with their culinary skills at London’s Guildhall recently.Lucy Crawshaw and Joe Smith.The duo showcased their skills producing continental style products and making traditional English sausages at the Livery Showcase Event.The event, which provided the opportunity for ...
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NewsMajor market potential for lamb exports to Poland
Poland has the potential to become a major export market for Quality Standard Mark (QSM) lamb, according to AHDB Beef and Lamb.Jean-Pierre Garnier, AHDB Beef and Lamb.Export manager for AHDB Beef and Lamb Jean-Pierre Garnier believes the UK is well placed to meet an anticipated increase in demand due to ...
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NewsMoy Park scholarship for Harper Adams student
Moy Park has awarded a top performing Harper Adams University student with a scholarship as part of the British Poultry Council Scholarship Scheme.Pictured L-R: Emma Fletcher, who was awarded the Moy Park scholarship two years ago with Moy Park’s Katharine Strain and this year’s scholarship candidate Emily Hughes.First year agri-food ...
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NewsCost savings and efficiencies found in the details, says AHDB Pork
Pig producers have been advised to focus on producing more litters per sow and improve uniformity in finisher pigs when they go for sale.This advice was given at a recent regional meeting in Diss, Norfolk, organised by AHDB Pork. With the industry currently facing tough times and rock bottom prices, ...
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NewsMultivac UK officially opens refurbished premises
Multivac UK, provider of packaging solutions to the meat industry, showcased its newly refurbished premises to customers and media at an official inauguration event yesterday (17th March) to celebrate the £2 million modernisation programme.Multivac UK managing director, John Lakin.Following 12 months of planning and then an eight month conversion project ...
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NewsCattle rejection conditions put to the test
A two-week trial has begun in nine cattle abattoirs across England and Wales to validate a new list of post-mortem rejection conditions.Ramon Romero, FSA programme lead.The revised list of conditions, used by meat inspectors to decide whether all or part of a carcase should be rejected for human consumption, is ...
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NewsPig market shows signs of seasonal changes
The signs of a seasonal change in the pig market have become apparent in recent weeks, according to the latest analysis by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).After falling by 7p/kg in January, the weekly declines in the GB Standard Producer Price (SPP) began to slow in February, sliding by around 2.5p ...
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NewsMoy Park reveals growth in revenue and volume
Poultry processor, Moy Park, has revealed a 1.4% increase in revenue for the year ending 2nd January 2016 reaching £1,442.3 million.Moy Park's Dungannon factory. Credit: Michael Burch.The company also achieved a 6.7% volume growth, whilst increasing underlying profit before tax by 2% from £44.6 million to £45.5 million.Additionally, net debt ...
