Latest Industry News – Page 293
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NewsMore British pigmeat to go to the Philippines
Business could be booming between Britain and the Philippines following a mission organised by BPEX and UK Trade and Industry.Half a dozen people paid a visit to Manila and the party included traders and abattoir representatives.A Phillipine local market where more British pigmeat could be heading.“The aim of these meetings ...
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NewsScottish red meat exporters set sights on opportunities
Scottish red meat exporters attending one of the world’s largest food fairs in France this week appear confident there are opportunities for growth on the export scene.(L-R): QMS Chief Executive Uel Morton and QMS Chairman Jim McLaren are joined by Elizabeth Truss MP Secretary of State for Environment, Food and ...
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Rapid intensification of Brazilian beef production to continue
In response to rising global beef demand, Brazil is set to step up the rapid intensification of its beef production sector over the next ten years, enabling the industry to expand into higher-value export markets.According to its latest report Beefing up in Brazil: Feedlots to Drive Industry Growth, Rabobank expects ...
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Lamb promotion gets €7.7 million boost
A €7.7 million (£6.17m) campaign to encourage more people to cook with lamb across six European countries is to be launched thanks to a co-promotion deal EBLEX has secured with the European Union, Ireland and France.The organisation for beef and lamb levy payers in England, together with colleagues at Bord ...
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NewsFaccenda Foods extends Roast in the Bag range
Faccenda Foods, one of the UK’s leading food companies is extending its award-winning Simply Roast in the Bag range, launching new products and flavours in Asda.After the success of the flavoured whole chicken range over the past year Faccenda Foods is now launching new flavours, as well as expanding into ...
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NewsScottish exporters prepare for major meat showcase event
Scotland’s red meat exporters will be flying the flag for Scotch Beef PGI and Scotch Lamb PGI in Paris next week at SIAL - one of the world’s largest and most influential food fairs.Nine Scottish exporters are attending the event (October 19 – 23) where Quality Meat Scotland’s stand will ...
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China in focus at EBLEX annual conference
China’s impact on the beef and lamb industry will be among the key topics at this year’s EBLEX annual conference.The subject will be presented by Michael Sondergaard, supply chain director for Tulip, at the event which is free to levy payers and takes place at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on November ...
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NewsBMPA disappointed by European court ruling on MSM
The BMPA has expressed its bitter disappointment at today's ruling in the European Court of Justice on the Newby Foods Ltd case regarding mechanically separated meat (MSM).BMPA director, Stephen Rossides: “The BMPA has consistently asserted that what was formerly known in the UK as ‘desinewed meat’ is a quite different ...
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Scotch Beef Club celebrates its 10th anniversary
The dedication and skills of those involved in the production of top quality Scotch Beef PGI and Scotch Lamb PGI were celebrated at an event in attended by HRH The Princess Royal.The event marked the 10th anniversary of the Scotch Beef Club which has had the Princess Royal as its ...
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NewsSAMW give support to three major charities
Three major charities, Sarcoma UK, Alzheimer Scotland and Scottish War Blinded have shared gifts totalling £8000 from the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW).(Left to right) Sam Patton, Sarcoma UK; Marjory Kirkwood, Scottish War Blinded; Alan McNaughton, SAMW President; Claire Turner, Alzheimer Scotland, and Ian Anderson, SAMW Executive Manager.The funds ...
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NewsTulip Ltd to invest £8m in Ruskington operation
Tulip Ltd has unveiled its ambitious plans to increase the capacity of its Ruskington operation with a major investment programme which will see the site's production floor increase in size by around 25% and eventually lead to the creation of 35-40 additional full time jobs.Tulip Ruskington will benefit to the ...
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NewsAnnual review documents EBLEX levy spend
EBLEX’s efforts to help average-performing producers bridge the gap to become top producers through its £3.1 million investment in research and development and knowledge transfer, could be worth £217 million to the English beef and sheep industry.Nick Allen, EBLEX sector director said: “I’d encourage every levy payer to read it ...
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NewsWelsh Beef and rugby team up
Welsh Beef will be hitting screens over the next ten weeks as part of HCC’s new marketing campaign which kicks off just ahead of a new season of international rugby.The ‘Bred in Heaven’ campaign will be inviting consumers to rediscover the unique quality of beef which has been born and ...
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DAPP has ceased
The Deadweight Average Pig Price (DAPP) has been discontinued and all those currently receiving SMS will be migrated this week to receive the Standard Pig Price (SPP) instead.For those wishing to receive the SPP who don’t currently subscribe to the DAPP SMS service then it is available by texting dwpig ...
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NewsDawn Farm Foods chief elected president of IBEC
Larry Murrin, chief executive of Dawn Farm Foods, has been elected president of the Irish Business and Employers Confederation (IBEC), the national voice of business in Ireland. He is the first person from the Irish food industry to hold the position.Murrin: "One of the silver linings of recent tough times ...
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BPEX warns industry to take biosecurity seriously
If PEDv or ASF were to hit this country and close our export markets it could cost producers as much as 30p per kg almost overnight, warned BPEX at a recent workshop.The first line of defence is biosecurity and BPEX held a well-attended workshop in York where US producer Harold ...
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NewsMultiple retailer finalists in British Sausage week revealed
After an intense round of judging, the six finalists in the ‘Multiple Retailer and Brands’ category in the British Sausage Week 2014 competition have been chosen.The competition recognises and rewards excellence and innovation in quality assured pork sausages and entries could be made in two categories: ‘Best Traditional Sausage’ or ...
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NewsSeptember lamb prices decline
A combination of increased lamb throughput and subdued consumer demand has meant that lamb prices have decreased over the last month.The Welsh SQQ in the last week of September averaged 149p/kg, which was down from 163p/kg at the end of August. At the same time, prices for Welsh cull ewes ...
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NewsEBLEX creates autumn lamb specials
EBLEX has produced a ‘Lamb Specials’ folder, aimed at the foodservice sector, encouraging operators to make the most of this season’s high-quality domestically produced lamb, by adding appealing lamb-based dishes to specials menus.It will be issued to foodservice operators, catering butchers, suppliers and foodservice groups which are members of the ...
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All Party Parliamentary Group holds evidence sessions on Antibiotics, Animal Welfare and Planning
The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Eggs, Pigs and Poultry will be holding oral evidence sessions at the Houses of Parliament to complete their inquiry into important areas of these sectors.The APPG panel will be discussing these areas with witnesses on the following dates:Planning - 14th OctoberAntibiotics - 21st ...
