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Winter Olympics pose heightened disease risk for British farms
Border Force officers will be paying special attention to passengers returning from the Winter Olympics in Sochi, in a bid to prevent African swine fever entering Britain in contaminated meat products, according to food and farming minister George Eustice.In a letter to National Pig Association chairman Richard Longthorp—in which he ...
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Long term beef supply expected to remain tight
Supply of beef and veal in the UK is expected to be modestly up on last year’s position, although indications for the longer term suggest a fundamentally tight supply situation will be maintained, according to AHDB Market Intelligence/EBLEX latest forecasts outlined at the recent AHDB Outlook conference.AHDB/EBLEX senior analyst, Debbie ...
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Nidderdale butcher Yorkshire champion again in Rural Oscars
A Q Guild butcher has been chosen as Yorkshire champion in the 2013 Countryside Alliance Awards for the second year running.H Weatherhead & Sons Butchers in Pateley Bridge now has another opportunity to be crowned national champion in the annual awards, known as 'The Rural Oscars.'“To win the regional accolade ...
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NewsIndustry Awards - are your products in it to win it?
Entries in the product categories for the 2014 Meat Management Industry Awards are expected to reach record levels. If you've not yet entered any products there is still time…. Enter now[wposflv src=https://meatmanagement.com/wp-content/videos/awards-judging.flv previewimage=https://meatmanagement.com/wp-content/videos/awards.jpg width=405 height=228 title="Meat Management Awards Judging"]"As we countdown to the closing date product entries are now coming ...
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Hogg quality improved and prices show strength
One month into 2014 and hogg prices are showing particular strength, according to the latest analysis by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Since the turn of the year, Scottish auction prices for hoggs have increased by around 4% and stand some 22% better than last year, said Stuart Ashworth, QMS’s Head of ...
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NewsEleven million consumers targeted in Scotch Beef PGI campaign
Eleven million consumers will be targeted in a Scotch Beef PGI campaign being launched today (Friday 7th February) by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).The £650,000 campaign in Scotland and England – where the focus will be on South East England and Greater London - is set highlight the provenance, traceability and ...
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Dawn Meats acquires Jaspers in Cornwall
Dawn Meats has concluded a deal with the Jasper family to acquire the Jasper beef abattoir and boning facility in Treburley, Cornwall.Commenting on the deal, David Jasper said: "We have known and done business with Dawn Meats for many years. We are pleased that Dawn has decided to invest in ...
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Festive hangover and cheap imports cause fall in cattle prices
A traditional fall in consumer demand in January coupled with increased quantities of Polish and Irish beef available in the UK and on the Continent have contributed to a fall in Welsh cattle prices.According to the latest figures released by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales, the all prime ...
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Campden BRI extends UKAS accreditation to cover meat species DNA testing
Campden BRI has extended its accreditation by UKAS to cover DNA-based meat species authenticity testing.Originally developed by Campden BRI for the Food Standards Agency over ten years ago, the test uses real-time PCR (polymerase chain reaction) to allow sensitive detection of meat species. The demand for accredited testing in this ...
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New website function allows farmers to track livestock prices
The first few weeks of 2014 have seen some volatile lamb prices at market, according to Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales.A new function introduced on HCC’s website will allow farmers and others in the industry to track prices achieved for both sheep and cattle at more than 80 ...
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2 Sisters Food Group launches bio-security workshops
2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK’s leading poultry suppliers, plans to run a series of bio-security workshops throughout February and March.The company says it wants to demonstrate its commitment to reducing the presence of Campylobacter on farms, in line with the recently refreshed strategy launched by the Food ...
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NewsNFMFT not happy with the BBC
NFMFT president, John Mettrick has voiced his concern to the producer of the BBC's Food & Drink Programme for misleading consumers about the number of cuts going into mince.NFMFT president, John Mettrick has complained to the BBC about inaccuracies in an item about meat and cuts for mincing.In a letter ...
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The National Apprenticeship Awards are open for entries
The search is now on to find the country’s top apprentices and Apprenticeship employers.The Awards, which are run by the National Apprenticeship Service, are now open for entries to compete to be named ‘the best of the best’ on a regional and national level.Skills and Enterprise Minister, Matthew Hancock said: ...
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NPA calls for better defence against African Swine Fever
The National Pig Association (NPA) is calling on Government to step up defences against African swine fever, which is harmless to humans but fatal to pigs. It wants Britain to step up security at border posts to prevent contaminated meat being carried illegally into the country.Otherwise, it warns, Britain could ...
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NewsWinners of BPEX North East Roadshow
The third leg of the Regional Pork Product Excellence Awards Roadshow received record entries of 401 products from 59 butchers in the North East region.Winners of the North East BPEX Roadshow 2014.Bolster Moor Farm Shop with Claire Holland from BPEX.Bolster Moor Farm Shop from Golcar, Huddersfield excelled in the ‘Speciality ...
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Welsh Lamb goes to Russia with love
Welsh red meat promotion agency Hybu Cig Cymru will participate in PRODEXPO, the largest annual specialised food and drink exhibition in Russia and Eastern Europe, held in Moscow next week.This is the first time that HCC has secured a stand at any trade show in Russia.Red meat processors from Wales ...
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NewsApril springs into action at 2 Sisters
Former head of food product development at Marks & Spencer April Preston has been appointed innovation director for 2 Sisters Food Group."If food producers don't innovate, they risk failure," warns April Preston as she joins 2 Sisters Group.And Preston had a clear message just one month into the newly-created role ...
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EBLEX event to showcase meat quality and hygiene issues
Meat quality and hygiene regulations will come under the spotlight at the EBLEX Processor Conference in March.Texas A&M University’s head of meat science professor Jeff Savell will give an insight into current issues which the American meat industry is focusing on at the free event on March 6th in Stratford-upon-Avon, ...
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NewsMeat and rugby team up in Yorkshire
Darlington Mowden Park Rugby Club and Yorkshire Dales Meat Company (YDMC) have combined to offer players and supporters the breakfast, lunch and dinner of champions.Darlington players, Zylon McGaffin (left) and Cameron Mitchell (right) supported by Yorkshire Dales Meat Company.Protein is central to any athlete’s or rugby player’s diet, and boxes ...
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NewsNew face at British Poultry Council
Chris Potter has joined the British Poultry Council (BPC) this week as Public Affairs Officer.Chris Potter joins The British Poultry Council.He joins the BPC from the British Academy where he was a Policy Adviser, but has also worked in public affairs roles at both General Motors UK and the British ...
