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NFU takes CAP fight to European parliament
The NFU is stepping up its fight to ensure the EU’s next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) allows UK farmers to compete on a level playing field with the rest of Europe.NFU president Peter Kendall, deputy president Meurig Raymond and senior CAP advisor Gail Soutar have met with Europe’s leading MEPs ...
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Consultation on research priorities for primary food production
The future of food production in the UK needs a united approach from government, researchers and industry to developing new knowledge and technologies, if it is to meet the challenges of the next two decades, a leading scientist has warned.Professor Chris Pollock CBE, who drafted a study for four UK ...
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NewsRABI to join Ladies in Beef for Great British Beef Week
Ladies in Beef is joining forces with the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) to plan for Great British Beef Week 2013, which will run from 21st to 27th April.Great British Beef Week was established as an annual celebration of the British Beef industry in 2011 and has previously been celebrated ...
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Another major cash boost for livestock skills
Advanced training for farmers in livestock skills is to get a £400,000 national boost under Defra’s £20m Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE).The news marks a triple livestock success, this autumn, for the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) under RDPE.Last month, the levy board secured more than £1m of ...
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Avoid over finishing of lamb to maximise returns
Lamb producers are being urged by EBLEX to target the market and select stock for slaughter carefully to appeal to the broadest market and maximise returns.EBLEX said autumn and winter-slaughtered lambs have a tendency to be over-fat, so avoiding over finishing is key.AHDB Market Intelligence/EBLEX forecasts for the sheep sector ...
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NewsBeef exports on the menu in Hong Kong
Officials, meat importers, restaurateurs and journalists in Hong Kong were treated to a beef reception last week to mark a historic agreement with Great Britain.It celebrated the fact that beef rib cuts and other specified bone-in products can now be exported to Hong Kong from Britain, and showcased Quality Standard ...
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Dates set for Bacon Connoisseurs' Week 2013
The seventh annual Bacon Connoisseurs’ Week is to run from 18th- 24th March 2013. Run by BPEX, the week will encourage consumers to ‘think again about bacon’ by providing a showcase for the quality and variety of bacon produced today, such as that identified by the Red Tractor mark.There will ...
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NewsReaction to Vion’s UK exit
Following Meat Management’s breaking news yesterday that Vion UK is to sell its UK food operations industry reaction has been flooding in.Vion’s operations manager at Malton, Carl Meade (left) and Richard Nethercot of Vion’s operations manager at Malton, Carl Meade (left) and Richard Nethercot of Interfood Systems outside VION’s pork ...
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NewsVion's viewpoint on its UK departure
Announcing that it was returning to what it called its core markest, focussing entirely on its food operations in the Netherlands and Germany and on its global ingredients business Vion claims its new course was essential.VION’s CEO and executive board chairman Dirk Kloosterboer said: "This is a particularly difficult day ...
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Adjudicator must be able to fine retailers in breach of Groceries Code, says NFU
As the Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill looks set to become law, the NFU says that although it is a strong and workable piece of legislation, improvements can still be made if it is to be truly effective.The Bill had its second reading in the House of Commons on Monday, and ...
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Vion to pull out of UK
VION UK is reported to be seeking a buyer for all its red meat and poultry businesses, which could impact on 11,500 jobs in the UK.Rumours have been circulating for some time in the industry and last week Meat Management spoke to Rob Smith at Vion UK who said: “Vion ...
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Vion story - Update
Following on from Meat Management's exclusive breaking news story earlier today concerning the exit of Vion from the UK the company has finally issued a statement.The departure is to also include its pork division.Peter Barr, chairman of Vion UK said: "“Working with our advisors Rabobank/Rothschild, we have already started detailed ...
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NewsNew food magazine from publishers of Meat Management
The publisher of Meat Management, Yandell Publishing Ltd., is to launch a brand new business magazine in the spring. Food Management Today is planned to be a vibrant and modern quality alternative for the food processing and manufacturing sector, both in print and online format.Food Management Today will be published ...
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NewsBeef showcase in Hong Kong
Secretary of State Owen Paterson is leading a delegation from the British beef industry to Hong Kong this week as work continues towards the 'normalisation' of trade with the UK.At the centre of the trade trip will be a reception at the Hong Kong Jockey Club on 16th November to ...
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Pig slaughterings hit milestone
The latest forecasts from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s Market Intelligence division for BPEX show clean pig slaughterings will hit a high of more than ten million this year. The confidence of UK pig producers towards investing in improving performance has resulted in increased production, supported by the 2TS ...
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Concern over fluoroquinolone antibiotics in poultry production
The Alliance to Save Our Antibiotics is calling on Minister of Food and Farming, David Heath MP, to ban the use of fluoroquinolone antibiotics in poultry production to reduce the risk of antibiotic resistance in campylobacter and other infections in humans. Campylobacter is the most common cause of food poisoning ...
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NewsWorld Scotch Pie Championships are open for business
In addition to Scotch pies and new category Football Pies, bakers and butchers are invited to enter their best sausage rolls, bridies and speciality savouries in the World Scotch Pie Championships. Entry forms are due in by 19th November and products should be delivered to Carnegie Conference Centre, Halbeath Road, ...
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AHDB consults on its strategic plan
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) will this week (Friday 16th November) launch a consultation with industry stakeholders on its corporate plan 2013-16.The consultation runs from 16th November 2012 to 11th January 2013 and includes a recommendation for the levy rates for the six AHDB sectors to remain unchanged ...
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Tesco direct contracts mark a watershed for British pig farmers
Tesco’s planned Sustainable Farming Group for Pigs could mark a watershed in the fortunes of the British pig industry, says the National Pig Association.“British pig-keepers have been plagued by short-term supply chains and volatile costs, which have prevented them from investing for the future,” said general manager Dr Zoe Davies.“The ...
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NewsService to Sausages award for McDonald's Restaurants
McDonald’s Restaurants has received a special ‘Services To Sausages’ award in recognition of its support for pig farmers. The award was presented to Jill MacDonald, president and chief executive officer for the Northern Europe division of McDonald’s.Jill MacDonald, president and chief executive officer for the Northern Europe division of McDonald’s ...
