Latest Industry News – Page 284
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HCC to have top TV chefs at The Royal Welsh Show
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is to have a exciting line-up of famous TV chefs, live on its stand at this year's Royal Welsh Show.Kicking-off on Monday 21st July will be Welshman Bryn Williams. The Denbigh-born chef shot to fame after competing in BBC1’s Great British Menu ...
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NewsBeef summit to coordinate action in response to falling beef prices
Retailers, processors, producers, levy bodies and government were all represented at yesterday's beef summit at DEFRA, which aimed to coordinate action in response to falling beef prices.They talked about the action that can be taken to support a sustainable and profitable British beef industry.Eustice keen for all beef sector to ...
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NewsSurvey indicates EBLEX Quality Standard Mark is most influential label when purchasing
When it comes to factors affecting the decision to purchase meat and poultry products, the EBLEX Quality Standard Mark (QSM) is one of the most influential logos on pack, according to a recent YouGov Meat and Poultry survey*.Laura Bishop: "It’s fantastic to see that it has become so influential in ...
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NewsBPEX launches standard pig price
The new GB Standard Pig Price (SPP) has been launched by BPEX.The GB SPP will be calculated using the same basic specification as the current DAPP except that it covers standard pigs only. It will be based on individual pig data that includes the gross price (before deductions) and weekly ...
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UK halal specialist expands into Europe
Lancashire-based halal food manufacturer KQF has recently agreed a series of deals that have seen its products gain a strong foothold in fast-growing markets in France and other European countries.In June 2014, the company secured a listing with Le Clerc FRANCE – one the largest hypermarket chains in the country. ...
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News£20 million Welsh Lamb USA hopes
Negotiations to open up exports of Welsh Lamb to the USA, which could be worth £20 million a year to producers in Wales, are underway in Washington this week.Defra environment minister Owen Patterson is discussing the issue with officials in the US capital this week.His visit follows a successful diplomatic ...
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BPEX conference videos now online
For those who were unable to attend the BPEX Innovation Conference, the presentations along with videos of all the speakers are now available.The event, held at Stoneleigh, attracted almost 200 people and focused on pig feed and the interpretation of data.The morning session looked at topics such as potential future ...
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NewsYoung Animal Welfare Scientist of the Year award winner
The 2014 UFAW Young Animal Welfare Scientist of the Year award was presented by the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare at their Recent Advances in Animal Welfare Science conference in York on 26th June to Dr Liesbet Pluym.UFAW makes this award to recognise the achievements of young scientists who have ...
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Welsh Lamb on the agenda for NATO Ministers
Welsh Lamb was served to a gathering of foreign ministers during a pre-NATO Summit working dinner held in Brussels earlier this week.Country leaders congregated to discuss the agenda for the conference in September which was expected to attract 60 world leaders to the Celtic Manor Resort, Newport.First Minister Carwyn Jones ...
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NewsGrowing the Chinese market
BPEX and EBLEX have mounted another mission seeking to develop trade when they attended the World Meat Congress, CIMIE, an exhibition run by the National Meat Association and took part in a trade mission.It is now very clear that the Chinese demand for high quality meat is increasing much more ...
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NewsFederation members clean sweep
Glossop butcher John Mettrick elected for a second term as President of the National Federation of Meat and Food Traders (NFMFT), at its Annual Conference in Coventry, made good at the event a Federation commitment mentioned in his conference speech to foster and develop craft skills with competitions and young ...
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NewsNew high for UK sheep meat exports to non-EU markets
Export volumes of UK sheep meat to non-EU markets in the first quarter of 2014 have hit a new record high.Shipments to these markets increased by 53% compared with the same period last year at 5,430 tonnnes, with the Far East and West Africa the leading destinations.Hong Kong is now ...
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NewsDawson’s Rentals invites industry to think ‘inside’ the box
Dawson’s Rental’s held an open day yesterday (26th June) at its Sutton-in-Ashfield premises, just outside Nottingham. The open day was a chance for new and existing customers to meet with the Dawson’s Rental’s team, as well as giving them the opportunity to take a closer look at some of its ...
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NewsRugby hero Phil Vickery backs Team GB in Tri-Nations Butchers’ Challenge
Former England rugby star Phil Vickery has been drafted in to put Team GB through their paces as they prepare to take on Australia and New Zealand – in a butchery test match.Former England rugby star Phil Vickery will put Team GB through their paces as they prepare to take ...
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NewsNext week’s beef summit to address price issues, value of exports and sector productivity
Speaking at the opening of the tenth EBLEX export conference Minister George Eustice said that whilst he did not want to prempt any answers that may emerge from next week’s Beef Summit a meat processor code of conduct and transparency rules may be on the table.L-R: EBLEX's Peter Hardwick, John ...
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NewsSupermarket sausages beat branded banger rivals in Which? taste test
In a recent Which? taste test supermarket own brand sausages came out above branded products.Thirteen premium pork sausages were tested in total and the results were:· The top four premium pork sausages were from supermarkets’ own brand ranges, with Morrisons M Signature Thick Outdoor-Bred Pork Sausages being rated the highest ...
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NewsThis year's British Sausage Week dates announced
Dates for the seventeenth annual British Sausage Week have been set.Running from 3rd - 9th November, the seven-days of sausage celebrations will provide the platform for butchers, retailers and sausage makers to raise awareness of quality assured sausages and benefit from increased sales.Do you make the Foodservice sausage of the ...
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NewsFalkirk pupil’s fiery dish wins Commonwealth Burger challenge
A “Scotch Bonnet” burger described by judges as “delicious, healthy and very Scottish” has lifted the top award in a “Commonwealth Burger” competition run by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).The three finalists in the nationwide competition battled it out at the Royal Highland Show.BBC’s The Voice contestant, Max Murphy, also British ...
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NewsWelsh lamb exports to China move closer after agreement
Exports of Welsh lamb to China are a step closer following the signing of an agreement between the British and Chinese Governments.A Memorandum of Understanding was signed by UK Prime Minister David Cameron and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang during a visit to Downing Street last week.It includes a commitment for ...
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NewsLaunch of New “Scotch” Haggis
A new “Scotch” haggis, produced using Scotch Beef and Scotch Lamb as key ingredients, was launched at the Royal Highland Show by Campbells Prime Meat.From left Jim McLaren, Chairman of Quality Meat Scotland, Rural Affairs Secretary, Richard Lochhead, and Tushar Kahn of Campbells Prime Meat.Richard Lochhead, Rural Affairs Secretary, was ...
