Latest Industry News – Page 262
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NewsBrechin abattoir development well underway
Construction work is now well underway at Brechin abattoir and is on schedule for completion towards the end of this year, according to Quality Pork Limited (QPL), who took ownership of the site at the end of 2014.The new chillers being constructed next to the existing abattoir building at Brechin.The ...
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QSM steak superstars crowned by EBLEX
Winners of ‘England’s Best Sirloin Steak’, ‘England’s Best Innovative Steak’ and ‘England’s Best Steak Pie’ were announced last night at the inaugural EBLEX Quality Standard Mark Excellence Awards which took place at the Underglobe in London.[gallery type="slideshow" ids="https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2015/04/Englands-Best-Steak-Pie-Overall-Winner-Dunkleys-for-Whitbread.jpg|Overall winner of the 'Best Steak Pie', Dunkleys.,https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2015/04/Englands-Best-Innovative-Steak-Overall-Winner-Aubrey-Allen.jpg|Overall winner of the 'Best Innovative ...
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Visit the Meatup blog for 6 reasons to stop using pen and paper
The latest Meatup Blog will give readers planning to visit the show on 30th June-1st July a taste of some of the wide ranging topics covered on its seminar programme.In her latest blog, Jaquie Finn provides 6 reasons to stop using pen and paper food safety records: "The majority of ...
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According to survey, supermarkets shun cheap imports for British pork
As Tesco reports its largest loss in its 96 year history (£6.38 billion), the latest Porkwatch survey reveals the supermarket has maintained its proportion of British pork versus imported supplies.Despite cheaper imported supplies being available, the supermarket has maintained British pork at 66% and British sausages at 80%. It has ...
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NewsFred Mallion MBE dies at age of 94
A stalwart of the meat industry, Fred Mallion MBE passed away peacefully earlier this week, aged 94.Fred Mallion MBE.Fred will be remembered for his significant contribution to training and education in the industry.Most of that was at Smithfield College of Food Technology from 1962-1985 where he trained and worked with ...
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NewsScottish beef industry urged to focus on positivity, efficiency and opportunities
Speaking at a media briefing on Quality Meat Scotland’s (QMS) planned activities for the year ahead, chairman Jim McLaren urged beef producers to focus on the aspects of their business profitability and efficiency which they can control.McLaren urged the industry to "focus our energy on the aspects of our business ...
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EBLEX Meat Quality Masterclass a success
Delegates representing both large-scale producers and smaller independent organisations took part in the inaugural EBLEX Meat Quality Masterclass, which offered people working in the meat industry the chance to improve their technical knowledge over two days.Dr Peter Sheard, who delivered the training with EBLEX specialists, said: “The aim was to ...
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NewsFirst Scotch haggis with PGI status available in Aldi stores in Scotland
The first Scotch haggis containing Scotch Beef PGI and Scotch Lamb PGI is now exclusively available at Aldi stores in Scotland.Made by Campbells Prime Meat Ltd, in Linlithgow, the recipe has been developed with Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Christopher Campbell, Campbells Prime Meat Ltd managing director, said: “We are delighted to ...
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NewsWelsh sheep industry warned of outbreak of Nematodirus
An amber warning has been issued to the Welsh sheep industry, alerting farmers to an increased risk of Nematodirus, a contagious infection that affects young lambs and is caused by a worm called Nematodirus battus.A cold spell and frosty nights followed by warmer weather has increased soil temperatures, triggering a ...
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NewsMoy Park awarded for environmental performance at KFC Supplier Awards
Moy Park, a leading UK food manufacturer, has been awarded the Environmental Award at the recent KFC Supplier Awards, recognising the company’s leadership in sustainability and environmental performance.Representatives from Moy Park receiving their Environmental Award at the KFC Supplier Awards.The company has achieved zero waste to landfill status across all ...
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NewsHigh-flying pork prices come back down to earth, report suggests
According to the latest Rabobank Pork Quarterly report, the global pork industry has been searching for stability during the first quarter of 2015, with strong supply growth and relatively weak demand driving the market.Pork prices are sharply lower as robust global supply growth, driven by the US, Russia and Brazil, ...
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Asda apologises after imported lamb sold under UK label
Asda has apologised after selling imported lamb incorrectly labelled as being born, bred and slaughtered in the UK.Borders sheep farmer, Sue Sharp purchased a leg of lamb at Asda in Galashiels, having specifically sought out British produce for Easter lunch. However, with the label clearly stating that the lamb had ...
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NewsPositive forecast for Scotland’s first venison black pudding
Scotland’s first ever venison black pudding has the potential to be a serious hit, research has shown.Scotland's first ever venison black pudding.Food scientists from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh (QMU) have been running trials of the new food product which will be the first commercially produced black pudding made with venison ...
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NewsUK now exporting more pigmeat than Scotch whisky to China
Pig meat exports to China have now overtaken those of Scotch whisky, according to figures released by BPEX.BPEX director, Mick Sloyan: “China is increasingly important to us..."Pork, offal and breeding stock worth just under £60 million were sent last year while exports of whisky were worth £53.6 million.BPEX director Mick ...
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NewsRestaurants can win customer trust by serving British meat according to the NPA
Foodservice companies would benefit from sourcing more British meat and labelling it as such, like supermarkets do, according to National Pig Association chairman, Richard Lister.Lister's comments come following YouGov data released by BPEX, which showed that nearly 70% of shoppers trust the meat they buy in supermarkets either a lot ...
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NewsTeam GB line up selected for Tri-Nations Butchers Challenge
Six butchers have been selected to represent Team GB at the Tri-Nations Butchers Challenge, following a closely fought contest last month.The recently selected GB team members with Keith Fisher, BPEX, former National Q Guild chairman Brindon Addy and EBLEX's Martin Eccles.The Tri-Nations Butchers Challenge is a three-way butchery competition between ...
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NewsThe Black Farmer looks to export markets for its sausages
UK premium sausage brand, The Black Farmer is to target potential foreign export markets including Spain, Dubai, Japan and Korea, as it looks to take its gluten free products overseas.Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones, aka The Black Farmer.Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones, also known as ‘The Black Farmer’ is to take part in a UK Trade ...
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NewsBPEX to offer butcher kits as part of ‘pulled pork’ campaign
Butchers will have access to new point-of-sale material, to be launched as part of BPEX’s advertising campaign for ‘pulled pork’ this May.BPEX's Keith Fisher is "hugely excited" by the potential impact of the campaign.The promotional kits contain a range of material to help demonstrate the ease in which pork shoulder ...
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NewsSteak may have been voted nation's favourite but seminar will ask has meat consumption peaked?
This week steak was voted as the nation's favourite beef dish, particularly amongst those aged 18 to 24. At the same time new research by Datamonitor Consumer predicts the decline of the high protein trend within the next five years. So, has meat consumption reached its peak and if so, ...
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NewsSteak proves the most popular beef dish, particularly amongst youngsters
Ahead of Great British Beef Week from 23rd April to 3rd May, a survey conducted by YouGov to find Britain’s favourite beef dish has revealed steak as the overall winner (29%), followed by roast beef (23%) and spaghetti bolognese (14%).Roast beef remains the favourite beef dish for those aged 55 ...
