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NewsConvenience is key, says AHDB Pork
The pig sector must adapt to the growing consumer trend towards convenience, AHDB Pork has said.The opportunities to develop new, convenient products, such as pulled pork are there, says AHDB Pork.According to Kantar Worldpanel, preparation and cooking time is down from an average 60 minutes in 1980 to 31 minutes ...
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The Dow Chemical Company eyes up the European meat market
The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) is looking to expand the presence of Methocel MX products in European meat. Methocel MX solutions are used as thickeners in a number of food products and Dow has completed an expansion that will more than double the capacity for its Methocel MX food grade ...
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NewsSainsbury’s recalls Just Cook Chicken Breast with Piri Piri sauce
Sainsbury’s has recalled its Just Cook Chicken Breast with Piri Piri sauce due to incorrect packaging of some of the products.Photo credit: © Joel Chant.It is understood some packs contain a chicken and bacon lattice and therefore the product will contain milk and wheat, which has been undeclared.The recall specifically ...
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NewsNew videos highlight importance of sending clean stock to slaughter
AHDB Beef and Lamb has produced two videos highlighting the importance of ensuring livestock are clean when they are presented for slaughter.The videos will demonstrate the danger of dirt and faeces being transferred from the hide or wool of an animal onto the meat during processing.The videos, one for cattle ...
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NewsFDQ officially approved as an Apprentice Assessment Organisation
FDQ, a leading awarding organisation specialising in the food industry, has been officially approved by the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) as an Apprentice Assessment Organisation (AAO).Derek Williams, FDQ director.The organisation is now listed on the register of AAOs, and a new arm to the business has been launched. FDQ is ...
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NewsWe need to stimulate consumer demand for lamb in the UK and Europe, says QMS
2016 has opened on a positive note in regards to farm gate prices for hoggs, which have been increasing slowly over the last few weeks.However, the prices are still well behind those of a year ago, according to recent Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) analysis.Stuart Ashworth, head of economics services with ...
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NewsEnvironment secretary meets industry chiefs to explore new markets for meat
Today, environment secretary Elizabeth Truss met with representatives from the International Meat Trade Association (IMTA) to explore new markets to meet growing demands for British meat.Environment secretary Elizabeth Truss.She welcomed the growing global appetite for British meat which last year generated £1.27 billion to the UK economy.As part of a ...
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NewsEU Pig Innovation Group launches
A new project partnering some of the best the pig industry has to offer across the EU has been launched.The EU Pig Innovation Group (EU Pig) is a consortium of pig research, knowledge transfer and producer partners that have formed a network to collaborate, coordinate and share findings from existing ...
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NewsDunbia ships first Northern Ireland pork to India
Northern Irish meat processing firm, Dunbia, has sent the first shipment of Northern Ireland pork to India following the opening of the market at the end of 2015.Dunbia group chief executive, Jim Dobson (r), and Dunbia executive director, Jack Dobson, pictured with DARD Minister, Michelle O'Neill MLA.The first container arrived ...
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NewsGreggs reports growth
Greggs, a leading provider of meat products including sausage rolls and pastries in the retail market, has released its fourth quarter trading update, which reveals that total sales for 2015 were up 5.2%.Roger Whiteside, Greggs chief executive.As expected by the company, like-for-like sales growth slowed to 2.3% in the fourth ...
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Former NFMFT president Ken Wakelin passes away
National Federation of Meat and Food Traders (NFMFT) life hon vice president Ken Wakelin died on Wednesday 6th January following a short illness.Ken was a member of the NFMFT for six decades, joining the federation’s executive council in 1990 and serving as president in 1997. In acknowledgement of his service, ...
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NewsPig cost of production falls 16%
The latest cost of production report, produced by AHDB Pork, showed a fall of nearly 16% in 2014, to £1.39/kg.This compares with the rest of the EU at £1.34/kg deadweight, a 14% decrease in sterling terms compared to 2013.However, the overall average number of pigs weaned per sow per year ...
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Outlook Conference to focus on Free Trade Agreements
The impact of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) on the livestock sector’s global competitiveness will be in the spotlight at next month’s AHDB Outlook Conference.The event, taking place on 9th February in Westminster, London, will be hosted by AHDB Market Intelligence (MI) and the three livestock sectors of the AHDB, including ...
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NewsAsda buys meat suppliers, Forza AW Limited and Kober Limited
Asda has acquired two of its key meat suppliers, Forza AW Limited and Kober Limited.Asda has acquired Forza AW Limited and Kober Limited.Both businesses are located in Yorkshire. Forza, based in Normanton, produces cooked meats and Kober, based in Cleckheaton, produces bacon. They have been Asda’s sole suppliers since January ...
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NewsAHDB Beef & Lamb shares sheep meat sector export predictions
AHDB Beef & Lamb has stated that a two-pronged approach to developing global market opportunities will remain crucial for the sheep meat sector this year and beyond.AHDB predicts that exports will play a vital role for the sheep meat sector.AHDB Beef & Lamb export manager, Jean-Pierre Garnier, mentioned that maximising ...
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NewsMeat Education Programme launches
AHDB Beef and Lamb has launched its Meat Education Programme, an accessible and free-to-use educational resource for the whole of the meat industry.The Meat Education programme will aim to help the whole of the supply chain enhance their knowledge and understanding and provide them with certification.The comprehensive programme was developed ...
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NewsHCC chairman urges supply chain to put sustainability first
Consumers and retailers, as well as Welsh farmers must strive to put sustainability first in 2016, Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC) chairman, Dai Davies has said.HCC chairman Dai Davies: "“Climate Change is indisputable and we all have our obligations to the reduction of emissions".“Climate Change is indisputable ...
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NewsPulled pork campaign to return to TV screens ????????????
Phase two of AHDB Pork’s Pulled Pork advertising campaign will return to television screens in February and March.The campaign is timed to coincide with key celebratory events, including Valentine’s Day and Mothering Sunday, which AHDB Pork has identified as prime occasions for roasting joints and cuts.The TV schedule will be ...
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NewsMeat industry enjoys a successful festive season
Meat Management talked to a number of industry experts to find out how the 2015 festive season fared, and whether turkey is still the nation’s number one when it comes to Christmas dinner. Christmas roast turkey with all the trimmings.Retailers and butchers reported a surge in the sales of ‘non-traditional’ ...
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NewsIndustry stalwart Colin Cullimore dies aged 86
Collin Cullimore CBE, who was best known for heading up the Dewhurst Butchery business during its heyday, has died aged 86. He was also a liveryman and past master of the Worshipful Company of Butchers, a position he held from September 2004 to September 2005.Colin Cullimore, best known for heading ...
