Latest Industry News – Page 329
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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 ...
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British Sausage Week finalists revealed
The competition to discover Britain’s Greatest Bangers, as part of British Sausage Week (4th-10th November), just stepped up a notch with the revelation of the multiple retail sector finalists.Five supermarket sausages are in the running of being crowned the nation’s best, after two intense rounds of judging. The final five ...
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Winter promo kit aims to maximise festive sales
EBLEX Quality Standard Mark (QSM) Scheme member butchers will shortly receive a new promotional kit to help drive sales of quality assured beef and lamb during the festive season.The new winter point-of-sale (POS) kit includes some inspirational ‘cook-in’ beef and lamb recipes, designed to encourage customers to enjoy cooking at ...
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Annual review documents EBLEX achievements
Potential annual growth in the beef and lamb retail market of £88 million resulted from £45,000 spent on product development work, while a £1.2 million investment in market intelligence led to the publication of free market updates worth £8.75 million to the industry, according to the EBLEX 2012/13 Annual Review.The ...
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Ingredients supplier launches loyalty club
Food ingredients supplier, Newly Weds Foods has announced the launch of a new loyalty club, called The World Of Great Taste.The World Of Great Taste has been created with the independent butcher and small to medium processor in mind. Joining the scheme allows members direct access to technical, marketing and ...
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ASA rules against complaint about BPEX advert
The Advertising Standards Agency has ruled against a complaint made by Compassion in World Farming (CiWF) concerning a Red Tractor advertisement, which featured outdoor pigs.The advert showed celebrity farmer Jimmy Doherty on his own free-range farm, with pigs and piglets wandering around, and Doherty saying: “Now, more than ever, it’s ...
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United effort delivered crucial meat inspection vote
The long-overdue modernisation of European meat inspection remains on track following the approval of visual assessments and Food Chain Information as the core processes for ensuring that meat is produced in the correct way and is safe to eat.“We’ve been working for the last three years to bring sense and ...
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Livestock Producers Reap the Rewards of a Strong Market
The volume of cattle handled by Scottish price reporting abattoirs is currently around 10% higher than a month ago, according to Stuart Ashworth, Quality Meat Scotland, Head of Economics Services.In England and Wales, cattle volumes have steadied over the past couple of weeks after increasing by around 3,000 head per ...
