Latest Industry News – Page 260
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NewsBritish Turkey cook-off finalists announced
Nine catering students from UK colleges will be competing in the final of the 2015 British Turkey Student Chef of the Year cook-off, taking place at University College Birmingham on 28th May.The finalists are:The AFS Logo.Ben Barker, North Warwickshire & Hinckley CollegeMason Blake, UWLJoseph Ebony, Boston CollegeKirsty Fonseca, Boston CollegeAndrew ...
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Plenty on offer for those visiting Meatup
Visitors to Meatup on the 30th June and 1st July, at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire can expect two days packed with opportunities to network and discover the latest innovations and products in the meat industry.Meatup is the UK meat industry’s biennial trade exhibition, now firmly established as an important networking event ...
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NewsVaughan's Family Butchers triumphs in Wales heat of WorldSkills UK butchery contest
The Wales heat of the Butchery WorldSkills UK National Competition, hosted by Randall Parker Foods, was won by Matthew Edwards, of Vaughan's Family Butchers, Penyffordd, near Chester.Matthew Edwards (centre) with judges Viv Harvey (right) and Chris Jones.WorldSkills UK National Skills Competitions are designed to enhance apprenticeship and training programmes and ...
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EU rules force eAML2 change
New EU rules on country of origin labelling mean eAML2 (the electronic pig movement service) will have to change to accommodate the amendments.The rules will apply to all producers sending pigs to slaughter and the changes mean the origin of the pigs will have to be declared.BPEX head of technical ...
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NewsTulip extends apprenticeship scheme in search of butchers, engineers and technical specialists
Tulip Ltd has launched a nationwide search for the next generation of butchers, engineers and technical specialists as it expands its apprenticeship programme.Tulip's apprenticeship scheme has been developed according to the Trailblazers standard.The business is now offering twenty four butchery, fifteen engineering and five technical apprenticeships at various locations across ...
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NewsQMS releases 'Simple Summer Cooking' publication
QMS has launched a new publication Simple Summer Cooking which encourages consumers to use Scotch Beef PGI, Scotch Lamb PGI and Specially Selected Pork in summer recipes.The collection of easy-to-follow recipes has been created for consumers during the summer season.Kinross-based butcher Iain Hunter and his wife Pamela with the new ...
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NewsQMS forecasts challenging 2015 for pig sector
According to the latest analysis by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), the challenges faced as a result of an increase in the volume of meat available and a volatile export market is being felt across all livestock sectors.With Russia still excluding EU pigmeat, the growth in sales to other markets is ...
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NewsFSA figures indicate a third of people at risk from campylobacter food poisoning during their lifetime
The Food Standards Agency has revealed new figures suggesting that up to a third of the population could contract food poisoning from campylobacter during their lifetime.As part of Food Safety Week, the FSA has launched the ‘Chicken Challenge’, a call to the whole food chain, from industry to consumers, to ...
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NewsBritish butchers to rehearse for Tri-Nations contest at Meatup
A team of top British butchers will continue their training for this September’s Tri-Nations Butchers Challenge with a “dress rehearsal” at Meatup on 30th June.Meatup’s show organizer, Emma Cash said: “We’re absolutely delighted to welcome the team to Meatup and offer them a great platform to hone their skills.“It’s also ...
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NewsCharity stalwart steps down
Susan White MBE has stepped down from the Butchers’ & Drovers’ Charitable Institution (BDCI) following the organisations recent AGM, after being involved with the charity for 35 years.Susan White MBE pictured at a Smoothfield Homes residents BBQ which was organised by her and husband Graham at their home in 2003.During ...
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NewsJSR Genetics and Topigs Norsvin agree genetic partnership
JSR Genetics and Topigs Norsvin have formed a genetic partnership to serve the British market.Chairman of JSR Genetics, Bernard Hoggarth.JSR Genetics will become the exclusive distributor of Topigs Norsvin genetics in Great Britain, and the AI activities of AIM UK in Great Britain will be integrated into the JSR AI ...
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NewsMajor meat companies help get food science into the classroom
Supported by ABP, Butcher’s Pet Care, Dairy Crest, Faccenda Group, Jordan’s & Ryvita, and Noble Foods, a short course for schools in Food Technology Engineering was recently run by Harper Adams University.The course was designed by the university’s food department. Ralph Early, professor of Food Industry, head of department of ...
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NewsABP to launch Farmers of the Future competition at 2015 Balmoral Show
ABP, in conjunction with Blade Farming Northern Ireland, has announced the launch of its Farmers of the Future programme at this year’s Balmoral Show.Farmers of the Future aims to promote farming as a long term career option by encouraging and educating young people with regard to the best rearing practices. ...
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NewsAHDB organises free meat supply chain conference
The use and flow of information in the meat supply chain will be discussed at a free conference taking place on Tuesday 2nd June at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire.AHDB/EBLEX business development manager, Christine Walsh.The conference, organised by AHDB’s beef, lamb and pork divisions (EBLEX and BPEX), will cover the latest ...
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NewsDavidsons Specialist Butchers scoop prizes at Meat Skills Scotland competition
Lisa Finnigan and Steven Cusack both of Davidsons Specialist Butchers, Inverurie were crowned winners at the 2015 Meat Skills Scotland competition at the Scottish Craft Butchers Trade fair in Perth.Lisa Finnigan and Steven Cusack with the awards outside Davidsons Specialist Butchers.Finnigan, winner of the Young Butcher of the Year 2015 ...
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NewsHampshire Q Guild butcher chosen for national BBQ contest finale
Owton’s from Southampton will be hoping for more success at next month’s Q Guild Barbecue Championships finale, after being announced as the winner of the Speciality Barbecue Product category in the Southern regional heat for its Oozing Lamb Fillet.The Q Guild Barbecue Championships will take place on 31st May.National winners ...
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NewsStrength of sterling acknowledged by QMS as key factor in rise of beef imports
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) believes that the strength of sterling has been one of the most significant factors affecting the price of finished cattle in recent months.QMS's head of economics Stuart Ashworth.Stuart Ashworth, head of economics with QMS said: “The currency situation, which has seen a ten -15 per cent ...
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NewsLynne Howie of Simon Howie butchers wins Future Business Leader of the Year award
Strathclyde Business School student Lynne Howie, daughter of Perthshire butcher Simon Howie, was announced as winner of the Future Business Leader of the Year award at the TARGETjobs Undergraduate of the Year Awards 2015 gala ceremony.Lynne Howie (centre) with Mars representative, Julie Digby (left) and TV presenter Fiona Bruce (right).Howie's ...
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NewsBuyers show keen interest in Scotch Beef and Scotch Lamb at Hong Kong event
According to Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), buyers have been taking a keen interest in Scotch Beef PGI and Scotch Lamb PGI at Hofex, Asia’s leading food and hospitality trade show, taking place in Hong Kong.Quality Meat Scotland’s head of marketing, Laurent Vernet.At present there are three Scottish meat companies exporting ...
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Pork industry invited to help progress Pork Centre of Excellence bid
More than 80 companies and nearly 30 industry organisations have thrown their weight behind the bid to create a Centre for Innovation and Excellence in Livestock (CIEL) and the next step forward is a workshop.The meeting is planned for 5th June at Fera near York for potential industry investors to ...
