Latest Industry News – Page 265
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NewsScotch Lamb given boost at Asda
Scotch lamb and Quality Meat Scotland were given a boost by reigning Miss Scotland, Ellie McKeating, as she served up Scotch Lamb broth to shoppers at Asda, Bearsden, Glasgow as part of the ‘Happier Mealtimes’ roadshow in Scotland.This story was originally published on a previous version of the Meat Management ...
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NewsQ Guild appoints new manager
Gordan Newlands has been appointed as the new manager of the Q Guild, having previously been an active member for six years, until 2010.Gordon Newlands has been appointed as the new manager of the Q Guild.He returns with experience as director of operations at Bidvest Campbell Brothers, based in Bonnyrigg, ...
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Livestock industry looks for funding support for new centre of excellence
A new Centre for Innovation Excellence in Livestock (CIEL) is looking to attract Government funding under the Agri-Tech strategy to help towards the building of a centre of excellence and is being led by BPEX.Any Government funding received will have to be matched by contributions from industry partners and this ...
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NewsDorset butcher celebrates 500 year anniversary
The oldest family business in the country, Butchers RJ Balson and Son, is marking its 500 year anniversary with the publication of a new book "500 Years Behind the Block."Richard Balson, master butcher at RJ Balson and Son and author of 500 Years Behind the Block.“I wrote the book as ...
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NewsDawn Meats wins McDonald’s Europe 'Sustainable Supply Award'
Dawn Meats has been awarded the McDonald’s Europe 'Sustainable Supply Award' at the bi-annual McDonald’s Europe Supply Chain Symposium.Pictured at the McDonald’s Europe Supply Chain symposium, Niall Browne, CEO, Dawn Meats (pictured fifth from left) along with Dawn Meats' colleagues and members of McDonald's Global Team.The McDonald’s 'Sustainable Supply Award' ...
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NewsQMS's commitment to animal welfare highlighted by Charter
Quality Meat Scotland’s commitment to animal welfare in the production of beef, lamb and pork in Scotland has been highlighted in the “Animal Welfare and Wellbeing Charter” launched by QMS."This Charter reflects Qulaity Meat Scotland's on-going commitment to animal welfare...” QMS chairman, Jim McLaren said.The aim of this new corporate ...
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NewsDelivering value for the industry is the drive for AHDB change
A relentless focus on delivering best value for the industry is the driver behind current changes at AHDB and its movement towards ‘one organisation’, according to chairman Peter Kendall, who was speaking at the Lincolnshire Farming Conference.AHDB chairman Peter Kendall said: “I believe that our organisation can work smarter, be ...
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NewsEBLEX appoints new Quality Schemes executive
The EBLEX Quality Standard Mark (QSM) scheme has announced the appointment of Deanna Girgan as Quality Schemes executive.EBLEX's new Quality Schemes executive, Deanna Girgan.Girgan, who has 20 years of experience in the food industry, will work with members to ensure they are fully benefiting from the programme.The QSM scheme for ...
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New figures reveal increase in calf registrations
Figures compiled by the British Cattle Movement Survey (BCMS) show that the number of beef sired calf registrations in the UK, in 2014 increased by two per cent to stand at 1.73 million.Contributing to this was the number of beef calf registrations in Wales, which also increased by two per ...
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HCC look to take Welsh meat to Belgium
A marketing drive to put Welsh lamb and beef on the menus of restaurants in Belgium has taken place this week.Representatives from Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) and Welsh processing companies are at Horecatel, Belgium’s premier trade show for the hotel, restaurant and catering trade. The event ...
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Finalists revealed in search for 'England’s Best Steak Pie'
Six finalists for ‘England’s Best Steak Pie’ 2015 competition have been revealed.The six finalists are:Steak and Caramelised Onion Pie – Drewtons, Yorkshire (retail category)Traditional Steak Pie – M Newitt & Sons Ltd, Oxfordshire (retail category)Beef & Bombardier Pie – Measures Butchers, Cambridgeshire (retail category)Beef and Merlot Pie – Dunkleys, Northamptonshire ...
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NewsExport uncertainty impacts poultry industry confidence
Poultry industry confidence has been knocked by a decline in exports, according to a new survey from the British Poultry Council (BPC).BPC chief executive, Andrew Large commented on the positive outlook many companies have in their futures, despite the current drop in confidence.15.4% of respondents said they felt slightly less ...
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NewsEBLEX to deliver a master class in meat science
EBLEX has developed a new training course giving people working in the meat industry an opportunity to improve their technical knowledge.EBLEX's Dr Phil Hadley: "We're aiming to help improve awareness of the basics of meat science."The course is designed to address all aspects of meat quality, such as tenderness, flavour ...
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New processors sign up to code of practice for the purchase of cattle
Three new processors have signed up to the code of practice for the purchase of cattle agreed by the BMPA and the NFU, following its launch on 17th February.The three new processors are:Linden FoodsPickstock Telford LtdWD MeatsThey join ABP Food Group, Dovecote Park Limited, Kepak Group, Randall Parker Foods, 2 ...
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New trade website set up for Wales’ red meat industry
A new website aimed at trade professionals with an interest in Wales’ red meat industry is now live.The website, created by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC), has been produced following calls for a separate platform for importers, exporters, multiple retailers, butchers and the foodservice sector to obtain ...
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Women in the meat industry get motivational boost from World Cup winner
England women’s rugby captain Katy Mclean MBE proved to be an inspirational speaker at the first seminar for women in the meat industry last week.[gallery type="slideshow" ids="https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2015/03/meat034lr.jpg|England women’s rugby captain Katy Mclean MBE proved to be an inspirational speaker.,https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2015/03/meat007lr.jpg|Katy McLean MBE, Laura Ryan and Pamela Brook hosted the inaugral Women ...
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Additional seminars announced for Food Science & Technology Show
Two new seminars have been added to the programme at the Food Science & Technology Show on 30th June and 1st July.Dr Craig Leadley, Innovative Processing Technologies section manager at Campden BRI will be discussing Food Manufacturing of the Future, with an emphasis on what will be happening in the ...
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NewsProduct judging breaks all previous records
The Meat Management Industry Awards product judging is now in full swing with 840 products entered from across the UK industry.Judges hard at work during day one of product judging in the 2015 Meat Management Industry Awards.As usual major manufacturers and retailers are well represented along with independent retail butchers ...
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NewsKarro Food Group to invest £10 million into processing and production
Karro Food Group, one of the leading suppliers of British pork into the retail, trade and foodservice industries, has announced a £10m investment into processing and production across its operations.The capital investment programme, financed from cash generated by the business, will be carried out over the next 12 months at ...
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NewsMarel presents its 4th Meat ShowHow in Denmark
Machinery and equipment supplier Marel hosted around 250 guests at its Progress Point test kitchens in Copenhagen on Thursday 5th March for its annual Meat ShowHow day.The Meat ShowHow was launched four years ago by Marel and has been growing in popularity with its customers and potential customers alike. Last ...
