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Pig prices hold firm as pigmeat imports fall and exports rise
Current pig producer prices are well ahead of last year but the degree of increase has fallen to around 9%, compared to the 12% year-on-year increase seen in early August, according to Stuart Ashworth, Quality Meat Scotland’s Head of Economics Services.“Across the UK, pig slaughterings have modestly changed from last ...
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'Service pod' aims to increase litter size in outdoor pigs
A new ‘service pod’, specially designed for outdoor pig units, is being trialled in East Anglia. It has been developed jointly by BPEX, Easey Pigs and Rattlerow Farms as part of a BPEX field trial.The aim is to provide the right environment for the sow during heat detection and insemination, ...
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NewsKeeping stock clean to avoid additional costs at slaughter
Producers are being reminded of the importance of ensuring stock meet rules on cleanliness at slaughter to avoid additional costs.Dr Phil Hadley: "Dr Phil Hadley: "The hygiene controls in abattoirs have clear guidelines on cleanliness of cattle and sheep at slaughter."EBLEX has advised that producers should only present clean, dry ...
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USA reopens the market to EU beef
The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) rule announcement to bring the US legislation in line with international standards for BSE has been broadly welcomed by industry. The decision will mean that EU beef and other bovine products will again be allowed for US export. The US market has been ...
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Horse DNA detected in canned beef from Romania
The FSA has been informed that a batch of canned sliced beef that was found to contain horse DNA has been withdrawn from sale. Horse meat is not identified in the ingredients list and therefore it should not have been present in the product.The canned beef was manufactured in Romania ...
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NewsBritish showcase opens export talks with largest economy in the Caribbean and Central America
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has declared ‘Mission Successful’ on returning from a five-day visit to the Dominican Republic – the largest economy in the Caribbean and Central American region.Dominican Republic's Ministry of Agriculture officials and staff at the Los Angeles ranch.An agri-tech conference held in the capital ...
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NewsInnovation the key to Q Guild Smithfield Awards
A glittering array of products, both tried and trusted, and some weird and wonderful new creations, have been entered for this year’s Smithfield Awards, the annual national product evaluation event contested by Guild butchers across the country.The pies have it. Judith Johnston, from Lucas Ingredients, presents products for judging in ...
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NewsCAP announcement critical step forward says NFU
Responding to the launch of the Defra consultation on the future CAP, NFU President Peter Kendall today said: “Over the past two years the future CAP debate has dragged on at the European level, but today’s announcement is a critical step forward in how that policy will be applied here ...
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NewsBritish retail giants top Compassion in World Farming’s European Good Farm Animal Welfare Awards
British retail giants Marks & Spencer and Sainsbury’s were joined on stage by German retailer Kaufland to receive a prestigious Retailer Award from Compassion in World Farming at its European Good Farm Animal Welfare Awards held in Paris.M&S scooped not one but two accolades being named Best Retailer and Best ...
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Pilot beef efficiency scheme to utilise beef from the dairy herd
Morrisons is launching a new scheme that will apply the latest thinking on bovine genetics with the aim of helping to better utilise beef from the dairy herd.The scheme will start in the South West region but if successful, Arla will open up the scheme to all of their dairy ...
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NewsMorrisons is first processor to log identity of each lamb through its doors
Morrisons will become the first meat processor to log the identity of each lamb that passes through its doors and provide farmers with information about its final weight and grade. This has been made possible by the compulsory introduction of EiD Tags in Scottish lambs.QMS Chairman Jim McLaren (left), pictured ...
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NewsABP trainee wins top student prize
A former chef who had so many unanswered questions about the nature of food that he became a food scientist has won top prize in the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology (SOFHT) Student Awards with his dissertation on managing food safety threat Campylobacter.ABP's Daniel Walker.Daniel Walker entered the awards, ...
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NewsNew appointment at CSB-System International
CSB-System International, which provides evelopment and installation of business software solutions for the meat industry, has appointed Paul Griffin as international business development director.Paul Griffin joins CSB-System International.Paul joins from Ishida Europe where he was most recently marketing and business development director, devising and implementing a global strategy across multiple ...
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NewsForum shows support for Halal assurance scheme
A Halal assurance scheme would be used by up to 95 per cent of the sector’s suppliers, a poll has revealed."It gave a very clear message that the Halal sector wants an assurance scheme, is keen to get behind one that is workable and wants to help consumers make informed ...
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NewsFoodservice sausage of the year winner
Underwood Meat Company in Rotherham has picked up the top award at the BPEX Foodservice Sausage of the Year competition for its tasty bangers!Emmanuel Crusiaux (left), Underwood Meat Company with Lee Brooks, McMullen Pub Company.From more than 230 sausage entries, its Pork and Chorizo Sausage was one of just fifteen ...
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NewsMarel opens new Danish facility for training and demonstrations
Progress Point, is the newest and most extensive training and demonstration facility for Marel. It will open its doors for customer demonstrations and training on November 7th.Marel's new training and demonstration facility, Progress Point, in Denmark.Progress Point is lin Denmark, only five minutes away from Copenhagen’s Kastrup Airport. Specially built ...
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NewsButcher inspires youngsters at Skills Scotland Event
An Aberdeenshire butcher joined Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) to increase awareness among young people of the wide range of career options available in the Scottish red meat industry.Aberdeen-based butcher Andrew Gordon pictured with Ellon Academy pupils, Toni Skene (left) andCara Johnston at the Skills Scotland event.QMS, along with four other ...
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NewsEngland's Best Burger Challenge is back for 2014
The search for ‘England’s Best Burger’ will commence once again in 2014 when EBLEX’s hotly contested Burger Challenge competition will open for entries.For the 2014 competition, EBLEX will be looking for the most succulent, tender and tasty burgers in three categories:Independent Butcher – open to retail butchers in England who ...
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News2014 Meat Management Industry Awards underway
The Meat Management Industry Awards 2014 are underway, recognising excellence throughout the meat industry.Retailers, manufacturers, butchers and readers can now enter their meat and poultry products for judging in the following categories: The Catering Butcher Award; Manufacturer of the Year; Best Equipment / Machinery Supplier; Best Trade Organisation; Best Website ...
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NewsQMS to focus on uptake of technology to improve confidence and sustainability
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has announced plans to sharply focus its industry development work of grassroots activities aimed at improving the efficiency, sustainability and confidence of the Scottish red meat industry.QMS chief executive, Uel Morton: "QMS’s overall strategy is to shape a sustainable and prospering Scottish red meat industry and ...
