Latest Industry News – Page 251
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NewsMeat Management app now available on Android devices
You can now access Meat Management, and sister publication Food Management Today, across all Android devices making it easy to catch up with the latest edition of the magazine.Readers can now access the magazine through the Google Play store which means you can now:Download the issue to read anywhereSet-up push ...
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NewsStill time to enter your sausages in British Sausage Week Competition
The biggest sausage celebration of the year gets underway from 2nd to 8th November 2015.The 18th annual British Sausage Week will be putting the nation’s best bangers in the spotlight, encouraging consumers to visit their local butcher, retailer and catering establishments.There’s still time for independent butchers, farm shops and suppliers ...
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AHDB autumn beef and lamb promotion campaign ‘will launch in October’
A £1.6 million autumn promotional campaign for beef and lamb cuts will be launched next month, following approval from ministers on Monday.AHDB says the campaign is part of a three-year strategy to add value to the supply chain by driving awareness of innovative new cuts that will improve carcase balance, ...
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Freedom Food's biggest ever TV campaign promotes its new RSPCA Assured label
Freedom Food has launched its biggest ever TV campaign to promote its new RSPCA Assured label.The advert will be shown on Channel 4, E4, More4, Film4 and Dave and features the voice of actor John Hurt.Liam Kurzeja, marketing manager for the RSPCA Assured label said: “The more people are aware ...
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NewsDalziel launches gammon brand
Dalziel has joined forces with supplier Pork Traders Oakwell Ltd to launch gammon brand, Oakwell Gold.Dalziel's new Oakwell Gold gammon.The horseshoe gammon has been selected and produced with a new mild cure. It is exclusively available from Dalziel’s meat depots throughout the UK.Dalziel meat sales director David Whyatt said: “We ...
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NewsUK representatives for the International Young Butcher Competition selected
Walter Smith’s Chris Riley, Peter Rushworth from Swans Farm Shop in Mold, Flintshire and George Parker of Frank Parker Butchers, Nuneaton have been selected to represent the United Kingdom at the International Young Butcher Competition (IYBC) in Holland on 21st and 22nd September.Representing the UK at the International Young Butcher ...
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NewsMorrisons recalls its 'Savers Cooked Ham'
Morrisons has recalled its 'Savers Cooked Ham' following the detection of Listeria monocytogenes in the product.The recall specifically refers to Morrisons' 200g pack of cooked ham, with an expiry date of 11th September.The company has displayed point-of-sale recall notices in all its stores and says the move is a precautionary ...
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NewsPromotional activity may be factor in livestock price increases
Promotional activity behind lamb and the media coverage of the wider debate on farm prices, may be starting to exert some influence on farmgate lamb prices, according to Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Stuart Ashworth: "The biggest movement has been in auction market prices for prime lambs".Stuart Ashworth, QMS head of economics ...
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NewsHarper Adams to honour world-leading climate and food scientists
Harper Adams University will present honorary degrees to scientists, professor Dame Julia Slingo and professor Hugh Pennington at the university’s graduation ceremony on 25th September.Professor Dame Julia Slingo and professor Hugh Pennington are both to receive honorary degrees from Harper Adams University. Deputy vice-chancellor professor Peter Mills said: “Both ...
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NewsForfar Bridies applies for EU protection
The Forfar Bridie Producers Association, a collaborative team made up of McLaren & Son Bakers and Saddlers of Forfar, has applied for Protected Food Name (PFN) status for the Scottish snack.MasterChef: The Professionals winner Jamie Scott (L) and presenter Gregg Wallace at the launch of the bid for PFN status ...
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NewsAHDB conference to focus on global demand for beef and lamb
Increasing the global demand for beef and lamb will be the focus of this year’s AHDB Beef and Lamb conference taking place at Stoneleigh Park on 3rd November.Dr Phil Hadley, AHDB Beef and Lamb: "Export markets present huge opportunities for our products..."Other subjects due to be covered include the outlook ...
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NewsMultiple retailers show support for Scotch Lamb PGI
Scotland’s retailers are showing strong support to Quality Meat Scotland’s (QMS) campaign to raise the profile of the simplicity and versatility of Scotch Lamb PGI, Kantar Worldpanel statistics have revealed.Customer Charlotte Garvie from Banchory tries a sample of Scotch Lamb PGI at a QMS Scotch Lamb sampling event in Tesco ...
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NewsGill Fine appointed acting chair of AHDB Beef and Lamb
Gill Fine, the independent member on the AHDB Beef and Lamb sector board, has been appointed as acting chair with immediate effect.Following the resignation of Stuart Roberts last month, Gill Fine has been appointed acting chair for AHDB Beef and Lamb.The appointment follows the resignation of former AHDB board member ...
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NewsBeef bounces back as niche markets duck market pressures
The latest Meat, Fish and Poultry (MFP) figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 16th August 2015, have seen beef and fish avoiding deflation, with smaller areas, driven by duck posting strong growth.Kantar reports barbecue consumption is down 8% annually and sausages, burgers and grills are all seeing ...
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NewsHCC launches billboard campaign backing Welsh farmers
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has launched a whistle-stop mobile billboard campaign to back Welsh farmers during British Lamb Week.HCC chairman, Dai Davies with farmers and industry representatives at HCC’s offices in Aberystwyth before the launch of the billboard campaign.The billboard was welcomed by farmers and industry ...
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NewsStill time to enter meat products in FMT Food Industry Awards
Last year's winners with host and rugby legend Phil Vickery MBE (centre).Meat and poultry manufacturers still have one last opportunity to enter their innovations in the 2015/2016 Food Management Today Industry Awards.Meat Management and Food Management Today editor, Pamela Brook, said: “Categories include Best Red Meat Product and the Best ...
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NewsHCC to promote Welsh Lamb at Festival No.6
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) will be promoting the provenance of Welsh Lamb at music and arts event, Festival No.6, where TV and film star Steve Coogan, musician James Morrison and author Irvine Welsh will also be making appearances.HCC will promote Welsh Lamb at music and arts ...
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NewsAHDB Beef and Lamb report identifies steps to help reverse decline in lamb consumption
AHDB Beef and Lamb has released its latest consumer research report on British lamb just days after the Government blocked the organisation's planned lamb and beef promotional campaign. AHDB Beef and Lamb's report, Lamb It's the Taste - Naturally, was commissioned to establish how the lamb category is currently perceived ...
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NewsAHDB Board releases statement in quest to calm levy row
Following the recent resignation of Stuart Roberts as AHDB's Beef and Lamb chairman over how levy monies are spent the AHDB Board has issued a statement around levy payer and industry concerns.AHDB CEO, Jane King, is continuing to work towards a sign off by Government to deliver marketing activity."As an ...
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NewsDebbie&andrew's plans to build on recent success
Sausage manufacturer Debbie&andrew’s has revealed its brand has been valued a £9.2 million, seeing a growth of 42.7% year-on-year and with further plans to build on this success.Debbie&andrew's spokesman, Ian Bagnall: "We aim to increase our customer engagement activities and further embed the brand with our loyal customer base."“We are ...
