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Spotlight on beef and lamb at business event
English beef and lamb was showcased to a group of industry professionals, including buyers, food journalists and butchers, from Central Europe during a three-day mission to the UK hosted by EBLEX and UK Trade & Investment (UKTI). The event had been organised to coincide with the Liverpool International Festival of ...
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NewsButchers' Hall hosts BDCI gala dinner
A Gala Dinner held at Butchers’ Hall featured a six course meal to raise funds for the BDCI.BDCI festival chairman, Norman Hatcliff, (standing in above picture) said: "We had a wonderful evening at Butchers' Hall; stunning food, delicious wines, a classic setting and fantastic company.“I am delighted with the success ...
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NewsBritish meat promoted in Beijing
The Beijing Meat Exhibition took place at the China International Exhibition Centre in Beijing from 17th to 19th June – immediately after the World Meat Congress. BPEX and EBLEX decided to have a joint stand in the international area of an exhibition that has been growing in importance over the ...
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NewsHow butchers can benefit from gourmet burger trend
To help butchers to make the most of the growing premium burger trend, EBLEX has developed a new ‘Gourmet Burger’ point-of-sale (POS) kit which contains useful marketing materials to use in-store.The kit contains a ‘Lamb, Apricot and Coriander Burger’ recipe poster and two ‘Gourmet Burger’ cabinet branding cards. It also ...
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NewsEBLEX survey examines online opportunity for butchers
Turnover from online ordering is expected to rise by 175% in five years, according to new research into the independent retail sector in England commissioned by EBLEX.The survey – understood to be the first to examine online sales in the sector – revealed that total butcher’s shop sales are estimated ...
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Changes and opportunities at BPEX
There have been some changes in responsibility for BPEX personnel which will take effect in the autumn.Charlotte West has been appointed as Technical Innovation Manager while Richard Bows, currently Knowledge Transfer (KT) Manager in the east will be moving to become the KT manager in the North.Richard’s move to the ...
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Dunbia ranks among UK's Top 100 Companies
Increased sales and continued expansion has seen Dungannon based meat processor, Dunbia secure its place in the Sunday Times Top Track 100 for the fourth year running.Dunbia has climbed 10 places in the ranking to sit at number 78, following a 6% increase in sales since 2013.“Dunbia has been growing ...
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Defra Beef Summit highlighted industry challenges, says NFU
The DEFRA Beef Summit has identified the challenges that face a sustainable beef industry, but now action is needed to make it happen, said the NFU.The NFU’s calls for a voluntary code of practice concentrating on notice periods and transparency of terms and conditions were recognised during the Summit. NFU ...
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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 ...
