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Retailers stocking more British beef and lamb but more can be done, says NFU
Retailers are showing a marked improvement in sourcing British beef and lamb which is good news for NFU members.Latest figures released by EBLEX reveal that the average percentage of British beef on supermarket shelves was 83 per cent in November with lamb standing at 88 per cent. Both of these ...
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Meat Training Council nominations are open
Nominations are now open for the Meat Training Council (MTC) and Institute of Meat (IoM) Annual Prizegiving 2014.Colleges, training providers and employers can submit their nominations for next year's prize giving. These awards recognise endeavour and excellence within meat industry training.In total, there are 12 high profile awards up for ...
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NewsAccrington butcher swoops for Christmas prime lamb champions
Accrington butcher George Cropper embarked on a champion prime lambs buying spree at Skipton Auction Mart’s sixth annual Lingfield Christmas primestock shows and sales. Judge and buyer, Accrington butcher George Cropper is pictured left with Skipton champion lamb carcase, joined by vendors Robert Garth and Kelly Armitage.Mr Cropper, who runs ...
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Italian job for South West beef and sheep producers
Examining the Italian beef and sheep supply chain, from production through to marketing, was the aim of a group of farmers from South West England when they visited Italy recently.The group, coordinated by EBLEX southern senior regional manager, Dr Phil Hadley, was made up of nine representatives of the NFU ...
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NewsLinden Foods scoop best manufacturer in Mid Ulster Awards
Linden Foods, one of the UK’s leading fresh meat processors is celebrating after winning Best Manufacturer at last week’s Mid Ulster Business Awards held in Cookstown, Northern Ireland.Allistair Cooke presents Best Manufacturer Award to Miles Macpherson, Linden Foods General Manager.The Dungannon-based company was also highly commended in the Environmental Business ...
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NFU response to EFRA enquiry findings on future CAP
The NFU is encouraged by the publication of a report by the House of Commons EFRA Select Committee on the implementation of the CAP.Echoing NFU calls, MPs are urging the Government not to disadvantage English farmers by new CAP rules. The headline recommendation is that if Government is to transfer ...
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NewsPoultry industry celebrates innovation and excellence
The British poultry industry celebrated outstanding achievements and potential for excellence during the British Poultry Council Annual Awards at the House of Commons.The winners of the 2013 British Poultry Council Awards.Food and Farming Minister George Eustice MP and BPC Chairman John Reed presented the awards, highlighting the unique contributions of ...
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First recruits for pig industry scholarship
Four companies have secured scholars from Harper Adams University to take part in the first Pig Industry Scholarship programme, which includes a paid industrial placement year.The new scholarship, which is facilitated by BPEX and Harper Adams, was launched to students at the University last month, as a practical step to ...
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NewsButchers praised by HCC Chairman as lamb consumption rises
Butchers have been praised by the Chairman of red meat promotion agency Hybu Cig Cymru as the latest figures show an increase in lamb consumption in the UK.Latest figures show that retail sales of lamb in the UK increased by 15 per cent over the previous year.HCC chairman, Dai Davies ...
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NewsMost intense Welsh Beef advertising campaign ever launched
The most intensive Welsh Beef advertising campaign ever run in the build-up to Christmas was launched at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair.The campaign includes TV and digital advertising, billboard posters, and a special microsite linked to a competition to win a fantastic prize for Christmas.Special full colour and glossy recipe ...
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Japan and South Korea examined as new markets for Welsh meat
Japan and South Korea are being examined as potential new markets for Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef following a high profile European Union trade visit to the Far East, it was revealed at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair today.EU Agriculture Commissioner Dacian Ciolos led the Tastes of Europe campaign in ...
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New AHDB plan set to freeze levy rates for another year
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is proposing to hold 2014-15 levy rates for all industry sectors at the same level as this year. It would make it the second year in a row that all levy rates have been frozen. This is one recommendation from the Board in ...
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West Country PGI success for beef and lamb
A Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for beef and lamb from the West Country is set to be in place during 2014.Following a five month European Commission EU-wide consultation process, no opposition to the plans were received. The Commission will now prepare to register the names West Country Beef and West ...
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NewsAnyone for hot 'pot'?
Award-winning butcher and National President John Mettrick got a big surprise while preparing his brand new Stalybridge shop for its grand opening on Thursday 5th December 2013 when his shop-fitter phoned him to say the upstairs of the premises had previously been used as a cannabis farm!In its past life, ...
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NewsButchers throw weight behind 'Scotch' label
Membership of the Scotch Butchers Club has surged in 2013, Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has revealed.Scotch Butchers Club members Stewart Collins, Nigel Ovens and Derek Mackintosh joined Carol Smillie to launch the Make the Most of Your Whole Roast campaign at the BBC Good Food Show in Glasgow recently.The ten ...
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HCC and partners launch £1m project to tackle liver fluke
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales is part of a major new £1 million project which aims to address the problems caused by fluke in cattle.The four year project, which was launched this week, is co-funded by the Biological Biotechnological Science Research Council, HCC, Quality Meat Scotland, Eblex, AgriSearch ...
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Clear commitment made by retailers to Scottish produce following 2 Sisters decision to restructure
A clear commitment has been made by retailers to Scottish produce following the 2 Sisters Group's decision to restructure its operations.NFU Scotland is to meet with growers from Letham who will be affected by the restructuring of the 2 Sisters business in Scotland and a planned change of focus and ...
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French love 'L'Ageneau Gallois!'
A leading retailer in France has helped boost sales of Welsh Lamb in the country.As a result of their promotional efforts, store managers were presented with awards during a lunch in Paris.The promotion at the Monoprix chain of stores in Paris and northern France resulted in a 10 per cent ...
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NewsHow to cook a Christmas ham on film
To demonstrate the versatility and value of pork during the busy festive period, BPEX has produced a short film, ‘How to Cook a Christmas Ham.’It features a special Christmas recipe developed on behalf of BPEX by executive head chef Alan Paton, along with top cooking tips and an overview on ...
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NewsAbattoir visit gives Monitor Farm group invaluable feedback for cattle management strategy
“You can learn a huge amount by seeing your slaughtered cattle hanging up and being graded.” This was the verdict of Kintyre monitor farmer, Duncan Macalister, after he and members of the monitor farm community group visited the Scotbeef abattoir at Bridge of Allan, near Stirling.Grader Peter Donaldson (in ...
