Latest Industry News – Page 307
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NewsSFMTA appoints new legal support team
The Scottish Federation of Meat Traders Association (SFMTA) has appointed Edinburgh-based commercial law firm Davidson Chalmers to provide legal support for its members.The SFMTA, with over 450 members, is the only organisation dedicated to representing and promoting the interests of butchers across Scotland. This includes assisting in compliance with food ...
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NewsEBLEX reports independent retailers are backing QSM scheme
EBLEX reports it has seen a significant increase in the number of independent retail butchers joining its Quality Standard Mark (QSM) Scheme this year. With 150 new sign-ups since January, the total number of independent QSM members has now reached almost 2,000.With 150 new sign-ups since January, the total number ...
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NewsPoultry Council says it is working with FSA to reduce campylobacter illnesses
British Poultry chief executive, Andrew Large and FSA chief executive, Catherine Brown have stressed the importance of consumer education in proper kitchen hygiene to reduce instances of infection from campylobacter.This follows the FSA's 'refreshed strategy' to reduce the number of people getting ill from the bacterium.FSA's Catherine Brown said: "What ...
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NewsGroup executive chair appointment at Karro
Karro Food Group Limited has appointed Di Walker as Group executive chair, with effect from 1st October 2013.Di Walker is Karro Food Group's new executive chair.Di joins Karro from Greencore Group plc, a £1.2 billion turnover international manufacturer of convenience foods, where she was chief operating officer. Di joined Greencore ...
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LIPS cook up a storm in new kitchen
After many years sterling service, the mobile kitchen used by Ladies in Pigs (LIPs) at countless shows and events across the country has been replaced.The members of LIPs must have cooked tens of thousands of dishes across the 15 years since BPEX first funded the fully equipped kitchen.The keys to ...
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NewsNew guide supports butchers to reduce energy costs
An average Scottish butcher could see savings of £720 per year by taking steps to manage their gas and electricity costs, according to a new guide produced by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and the Carbon Trust Scotland.Butcher Stewart Collins reading up on energy saving measures in his shop in Glasgow.“The ...
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NewsPrime lamb prices cool in line with seasonal trend
Prime lamb producers have seen prices slide some 14-15 p/kg liveweight (lwt) over the past two weeks, three per cent lower than this time last year.However, compared to the start of September two years ago prices are very similar and this should go some way to easing producer anxiety about ...
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NewsIntroducing the 'hambassadors'
Five 'Hambassadors' have been appointed following a high profile and nationwide search led by Jimmy Doherty, as part of the industry's 'Give a Fork About Your Pork' campaign.Helping to support Quality Assured farmers and their mission to promote Red Tractor pork are Harriet Smith, Bill Pellet and Adam Lavelle - ...
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EBLEX to explore more export opportunities in Africa
Population growth in West Africa will present further export opportunities for beef and lamb, according to EBLEX.EBLEX export marketing executive Jonathan Eckley will this month lead a delegation of exporters to Ghana, the Ivory Coast and Benin to identify further market opportunities in the region. They will also meet with ...
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NewsEBLEX back on TV
EBLEX will shortly be back on air with its Simple Pleasures advertising campaign to raise awareness of the Quality Standard Mark (QSM) Scheme for beef and lamb.EBLEX's Simple Pleasures campaign is back on TV to push the Quality Standard Mark.The roll-out of the TV advert follows on from the success ...
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Healthy rise for sheep meat exports
Higher product availability helped lead to a 14 per cent year-on-year rise in UK exports of lamb and mutton in the first half of 2013.The UK exported 47,268 tonnes of lamb and mutton, worth £177 million in the period. Exports to Greater China played a significant role with shipments up ...
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NewsStudent chef set to embark on top apprenticeship
A student from Borders College is set to embark on a work experience of a lifetime after winning the Border Union (BUAS) Bicentenary Roux Apprentice Award, supported by Scotch Lamb PGI.Six finalist students were invited to cook for Albert Roux OBE, who was one of the first chefs in the ...
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EBLEX outlines potential benefits of EU-US trade to Government
Free trade with the United States could lead to millions of pounds of exports to other parts of the world, according to EBLEX.Peter Hardwick, head of trade development for EBLEX, the beef and lamb division of the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), highlighted the potential wider benefits the EU-US ...
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NewsSAMW gives support to three charities
The Sandpiper Trust, Poppyscotland and Children 1st have shared gifts totalling £7000 from the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW).L-R: Kirsty Doran, Corporate Fundraiser, CHILDREN 1ST; Ian Anderson, SAMW Executive Manager; Claire Maitland, The Sandpiper Trust; Alan McNaughton, SAMW President; Kirstie R-Mitchell, Community Fundraiser, Poppyscotland.Funds raised during a charity auction ...
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NewsRed meat processors’ viability threatened by beef price 'pincer effect'
A very concerning gap is emerging between the true value of beef and the price at which it is being sold on retailers’ shelves, warned Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Speaking at the launch of QMS’s annual review, QMS chairman Jim McLaren said the fact the retail price of beef does not ...
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CAP clarity needed to curb uncertainty
Scotland is firming up on arrangements for the future delivery of support to the nation’s farmers under the new CAP arrangements agreed during the summer. However, NFU Scotland is concerned about the impact that uncertainties around the deal are having at farm level. Positive developments include the flexibility available to ...
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Anuga showcase for quality assured beef and lamb
EBLEX will be showcasing the benefits of quality assured beef and lamb to a global audience at Anuga 2013 next month.The EBLEX stand at the show, which is one of the major events in the international food trade calendar, will give visitors the opportunity to find out more about sustainable ...
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NewsSlaughter equipment businesses merge
SFK LEBLANC, formerly SFK Systems A/S, (Denmark) and NAWI BV (The Netherlands) have entered into a definitive merger agreement.The resulting company, operating under the name SFK LEBLANC, will be one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-end slaughter, cutting and deboning lines for the red meat industry and logistic solutions ...
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Disappointing support for Scottish lamb says NFU Scotland
As part of its regular Shelfwatch examination of supermarket shelves, NFU Scotland found 100% Scottish or British lamb in Morrisons, Marks & Spencer and Sainsburys stores. However, the volume of imported lamb on the Tesco and Asda stores visited came as a major disappointment.The Union is calling on these retailers ...
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China’s growing appetite for beef creates opportunities for key suppliers
Beef consumption in China has risen steadily over the last few years. According to a new Rabobank report, rising incomes, dietary shift and urbanisation are driving the Chinese appetite for beef.With local production unable to grow fast enough to meet increasing demand, the Chinese market provides a great opportunity for ...
