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EU demands DNA testing for horsemeat
The EU has announced that it wants all member states to introduce DNA tests on processed beef for traces of horsemeat from 1st March.The random testing would take place over a three month period and would also search for evidence of phenylbutazone. Also known as “bute” the FSA will announce ...
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Latest FSA tests find traces of “bute” in horsemeat
Meat from six horses slaughtered in the UK has been found to contain the equine drug phenylbutazone (bute) after the latest FSA test results were released today. 206 horse carcasses were examined, with eight testing positive for the drug.The horses were slaughtered in the UK between 30th January and 7th ...
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New Waitrose unit will produce its own frozen meat products
Waitrose is to build its own UK capability to produce a range of frozen meat products.The new unit is planned to be operational within the next three months and will be based at Dovecote Park’s state of the art facility in Yorkshire.Dovecote Park has been exclusively supplying Waitrose since 1997 ...
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Tesco withdraws more product
Tesco has withdrawn its Everyday Value Spaghetti Bolognese from sale as a precaution as Findus products from the same factory were reported as potentially containing horse meat.Former FSA chief and now Tesco’s group technical director, Tim Smith, said: “We have carried out a number of tests on the product and ...
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FSA raids meat plants
The Foods Standards Agency and police have raided two meat plants, one in West Yorkshire and one in Wales and suspended operations at both.The Agency says it believes Peter Boddy Licensed Slaughterhouse in Todmorden, West Yorkshire supplied horse carcases to Farmbox Meats Ltd., in Aberystwyth. All meat at the companies ...
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French visit identifies further export potential for lamb
Further opportunities to export Quality Standard Lamb to France have been highlighted during a visit organised by EBLEX.A group of 10 delegates from supermarket chain Intermarché – the largest supermarket chain in Europe with 1,800 stores – and processor SVA Jean Rozé spent three days visiting processors, producers and butchers.France ...
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FSA issues advice to public institutions and caterers on meat products
The Food Standards Agency is issuing interim advice to public institutions, such as schools and hospitals, caterers, and consumers purchasing from caterers, in light of the developing horse meat issue. In the meantime it says it is continuing to monitor the situation and will issue further advice as necessary.Interim advice ...
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No Red Tractor products yet implicated in horse meat contamination
Responding to the ongoing investigations surrounding horse meat in meat products, David Clarke, CEO of Red Tractor Assurance said: “We have followed the developments with interest over the past three or four weeks and we are encouraged that no Red Tractor products have been implicated. Nevertheless we are writing to ...
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NFU Scotland calls for wholesale changes to a flawed audit process
NFU Scotland President Nigel Miller has used his Presidential address at the Union’s Centenary AGM to call for retailers and food manufacturers to put the provenance and integrity of their products before profit.In the wake of the growing scandal around mis-labelled processed beef products found to contain horsemeat, the Union ...
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NPA says supermarket greed to blame for horse meat debacle
The National Pig Association (NPA) is blaming supermarket greed for the horse meat scandal but says: "It’s decent, law-abiding British farmers who are suffering as a result." “The only safe option is to buy British meat, and only British meat,” said the NPA in a recent press release.It also claimed ...
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NewsPeter Shilton to present Meat Management Industry Awards
This year's guest speaker at the prestigious Meat Management Industry Awards will be the sporting legend and former England goalkeeper, Peter Shilton MBE.Sporting legend, Peter Shilton MBE will be hosting this year's Meat Management Industry Awards on 2nd July 2013.Whilst playing for England, Peter earned a record 125 international caps, ...
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NewsReaction to EU Budget deal
The NFU has given its reaction after a cut to the EU’s long term budget for 2014-20 was agreed by the Heads of Government for the first time in history. The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) will also be reduced.The deal now opens the way to an agreement on CAP Reform, ...
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Horse meat found in Findus beef lasagne
As part of its ongoing investigation into mislabelled meat, the Food Standards Agency has confirmed that the meat content of beef lasagne products recalled by Findus has tested positive for more than 60% horse meat.Findus withdrew the beef lasagne products after its French supplier, Comigel, raised concerns about the type ...
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FSA involves police in horse meat investigation
This morning the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has involved the police, both here and in Europe, in its investigations into horse meat into meat products. It said in a statement: "This is a very serious issue. The evidence we have about the two cases, of the significant amount of horse ...
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NFU comments on horse meat developments
It is vital that the high welfare standards and traceability that UK farmers meet are replicated further down the supply chain as the horse meat and DNA revelations continue to undermine consumer confidence in the food they eat, the NFU said today.As news emerged that Findus has removed one of ...
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Industry works together to build picture of lamb crop
Seven livestock industry bodies have joined forces to gauge the effects of last year’s poor weather and prevalence of disease among this year’s lamb crop.The online survey, which went live this week, is aimed at producers in England, Scotland and Wales as they finish lambing and can record certain key ...
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Scottish farmers say stand by Scotch
NFU Scotland and its members say they are adamant that catastrophic failures within parts of the food chain around labelling, traceability and sourcing of meat will not derail the huge amount of time and effort that has gone into building Scotland’s reputation for quality red meat.They believe consumers can justifiably ...
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EBLEX says consumer demand for assured beef remains robust
Demand for assured, quality beef has remained robust in the wake of ongoing revelations about horsemeat, according to EBLEX.The organisation said anecdotal evidence from retailers suggested there has not been a significant decline in demand and consumers were increasingly looking for assurance marks when buying products.Mike Whittemore, head of trade ...
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NPA condemns Tulip price drop
The National Pig Association has said that Tulip's decision to drop its headline 'shout' price by ' 3p a kilo at a time when shoppers are demanding wholesome British meat, rather than anonymous imported meat, is a slap in the face for the UK's loss-making pig farmers.Tulip, which is owned ...
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EBLEX to conduct new research into halal meat market
New research into the Halal meat market has been commissioned by EBLEX after the 2011 Census revealed a significant rise in the Muslim population.It is aimed at providing further insight into the needs and purchase drivers of Muslim consumers, given the effect the growth of the community is likely to ...
