Latest Industry News – Page 269
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Find out the finalists for England’s Most Innovative Steak
EBLEX’s search to find ‘England’s Best Innovative Steak 2015’ is nearly over as six competition finalists are revealed.The finish line is now in sight for the finalists, with three awards up for grabs.A winner will be declared in the ‘Innovative Butchery’ and ‘Added Value’ categories and one of those will ...
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NewsMasterchef winner launches Scotch Beef Campaign
Fresh from his success on BBC's Masterchef: The Professionals, Jamie Scott launches a new campaign to promote Scotch Beef.BBC Masterchef: The Professionals winner, Jamie Scott, raises a glass to his Scotch Beef Campaign.The nine-week Quality Meat Scotland campaign runs with the slogan of: "There's beef, there's Scottish beef, and then ...
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Tulip ramps up Chinese export drive
Representatives from Tulip Ltd joined Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss on her recent ground-breaking trade trip to China in a bid to pursue new opportunities for UK producers to sell into the Chinese consumer specialist food market, which is expected to be worth £39bn this year.Commenting on the visit Martin Sauer, ...
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Staff from Thirsk abattoir under investigation for cruelty
Four staff from Bowood Lamb slaughterhouse in Thirsk, north Yorkshire have had their operating licences suspended after hidden cameras filmed alleged mistreatment of animals.One man has already been sacked from the slaughterhouse and three others have had their operating licences suspended, following footage captured by Animal Aid apparently showing sheep ...
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NewsLow pathogenic avian flu found on Hampshire poultry farm
Defra has confirmed this evening that low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) has been detected on a broiler breeder farm in Hampshire.BPC chief executive, Andrew Large: “Swift action is being taken to control the outbreak..."A 1km restriction zone has been put in place around the infected premises and the poultry on ...
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UKIP supports BVA and RSPCA in calling for a ban on non-stun slaughter
UKIP says research by the British Veterinary Association & FSA indicates that Halal and kosher abattoirs slaughtered 2.4 million sheep and goats without stunning in the latest recorded year.It claims this is an increase of 60% versus previous years. UKIP told Meat Management that it supports the BVA and RSPCA ...
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NewsTesco supplied with over 150,000 haggis for Burns Night courtesy of a butcher
Perthshire butcher Simon Howie helped to fuel Burns’ Night celebrations after producing a record number of haggis for Tesco this year.The company, which has grown from a single shop in Dunning, has been supplying the supermarket chain with an expanding range of products during their relationship which spans over eight ...
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Grocery Code Adjudicator given power to impose fines on retailers for unfair practice
Retailers may face substantial fines for malpractice following the move to grant the Grocery Code Adjudicator (GCA) the ability to fine retailers has come immediately after calls from MPs to extend the remit of the office of Christine Tacon to indirect supply.The powers, which had been planned since the inception ...
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NewsDubai to get a taste of Welsh meat
Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) will promote the Welsh red meat industry at the annual food and hospitality show, Gulfood, in Dubai.The food festival will be hosted at the Dubai Trade Centre from 8th - 12th February.Gwyn Howells, chief executive of HCC: "We need to take advantage ...
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NewsDawn Meats, Tulip and Linden Foods honoured at food industry awards
Linden Foods, Tulip Ltd and Dawn Meats were amongst the winners honoured at the Food Management Today Food Industry Awards 2015 in London, hosted by rugby legend and Celebrity MasterChef Phil Vickery MBE.The Food Management Today Food Industry Award winners with host and rugby legend Phil Vickery MBE (centre).Tulip's product ...
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NewsHCC inspires teachers as well as students
The tables were turned in the classroom recently when Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) paid a visit to help not only educate students but their teachers too.Elwen Roberts, consumer executive of HCC, (left) with teachers during workshops on the importance of a balanced diet.HCC organised two practical ...
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NewsQMS launches Quality Assurance member recruitment drive
A major recruitment drive is being launched this month to increase the membership of Quality Meat Scotland’s quality assurance schemes.The campaign is being launched along with a range of activities to mark the 25th anniversary of the quality assurance schemes which underpin the Scotch Beef PGI, Scotch Lamb PGI and ...
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NewsPhil Vickery MBE to host top food awards
Ex-England and international rugby star and winner of Celebrity MasterChef, Phil Vickery MBE, will be hosting the Food Management Today Industry Awards in London tomorrow at Plaisterers Hall.Phil Vickery MBE will present the food industry with top honours.Food Management Today is Meat Management's sister magazine and its awards will be ...
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More meat produced in 2014
UK production of sheep, beef and pig meat increased during 2014, according to the latest figures released by Defra.This was due to a combination of factors including a rise in both slaughterings and carcase weights.The total production of UK sheep meat in 2014 increased by three per cent on the ...
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NewsButcher launches new wholesale venture for the South West
A new wholesale foodservice company has been launched in the South West this month by a Cornish butcher.Director Gavin Roberts and the Two Brothers team at the distribution hub near Newquay.Two Brothers Foods is the new venture from Gavin Roberts of Kernow Sausages; an enterprising Cornish butcher who made his ...
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Singapore spotlight for Quality Standard beef
Demand from the foodservice sector in Singapore could present significant opportunities for UK beef exports to the region, according to EBLEX.EBLEX highlighted the versatility of Quality Standard Beef to the foodservice sector at an event with local and international chefs cooking different recipes, giving their take on traditional and new ...
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News'Pies' not just the limit for Scottish butcher
At this year's annual Scotch Pie Awards one local pie maker made off with a haul.While others picked up the one award - occasionally two - Tom Courts trod the path to the stage more than anyone else in the 250 strong audience, with a seven-strong series of wins. At ...
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NewsScotch beef could be heading to the USA soon
Within the next six months Scottish red meat plants will come under the scrutiny of American food safety inspectors with a view to giving a green light for exports to the USA.Lochhead is optimistic about the forthcoming inspections.Scottish Food Secretary, Richard Lochhead said: “I am looking forward to Scotland hosting ...
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NewsFinalists revealed for 'Britain's Best Sirloin Steak'
The 'Britain's Best Sirloin Steak' competition, run by EBLEX, has disclosed its finalists.The competition, which recognises and rewards quality, innovation and excellence in beef and lamb production, has been narrowed to nine finalists.EBLEX food-service project manager, Hugh Judd, said: "We are delighted with the level of interest in this new ...
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NewsTeam GB with Aubrey Allen scoop gold in Bocuse D'Or
Aubrey Allen's Martin Crombie and Michael Perkins have scooped gold in the prestigious Bocuse d’Or contest.Winning butchers from Aubrey Allen Michael Perkins, (left) Martin Crombie (far right) with MD Russell Allen.Aubrey allen were chosen to represent England in the prestigious European butchery competition , Sirha in Lyon .Lyon , the ...
