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NewsNorthern Ireland masterclass
Over 30 local butchers from all corners of Northern Ireland gathered at Dunbia’s facilities in Dungannon this week to experience Dick Van Leeuwen’s talent and explosive attitude towards butchery.Renowned for his skill and innovative flair the EBLEX master butcher put on a display that has provided local butchers with some ...
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New export manager at QMS
Peter Toholt has been appointed as Quality Meat Scotland's export manager to develop new markets for Scotch beef and lamb in Germany.The appointment is as a result of a collaboration between Scottish Development International (SDI) and Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Toholt has considerable experience of the European red meat market having ...
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NFU warns of delays due to EU-Mercosur turmoil
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has voiced its concerns over the further delays to the EU-Mercosur talks and the impact that will have on the agricultural sector and beef producers in particular. This follows the decision by members of the Mercosur bloc to agree to Venezuela’s accession following the suspension ...
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JBS profits up for Q2
The world’s largest beef producer, JBS, SA of Brazil has announced a profit of 169.5 million Brazilian reals ($83.64 million) for its second quarter. According to Reuters that compares with a loss of 181 million ($89,263,700) for the same period in 2011.The business attributed its achievements to having expanded its ...
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IMS partnership will measure livestock environmental impacts
The International Meat Secretariat (IMS) has joined forces with other international associations as part of a FAO-led partnership to improve measurement and performance of the environmental impacts of the livestock industry.The International Meat Secretariat has the mandate to represent the global beef, lamb, and pork associations. Other international associations will ...
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Germans continue strong meat eating habits
The international trade fair trio, InterMeat, InterCool and InterMopro takes place in Dusseldorf, Germany from 23rd to 25th September. It aims to highlight some key lessons for the meat products trade.With a turnover of EUR 33.5 billion, the meat products sector continues to be the leader in the German food ...
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USDA buys $170 million of meat to help drought-stricken farmers
According to reports from Bloomberg President Obama has sanctioned $170 million in government meat purchases and will be helping drought-stricken farmers by passing an agriculture bill to provide aid.$100 million of pork, $50 million of chicken and $10 million of lamb will be bought. The meat will be frozen for ...
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NewsNew Institute of Meat website
The Institute of Meat, the professional body for people in the meat industry, has a new website.The aims of the Institute is to maintain, develop and establish standards, skills and technology with the meat industry. It will also provide Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for its members.Chief executive, Keith Fisher said: ...
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NewsTragic death of Dundee butcher, George Jarron
Successful Dundee butcher and businessman, George Jarron was killed, tragically in an accident in the loading bay at Scott Brothers premises in Dundee.A past Scottish Federation of Meat Traders Association (SFMFTA) president he retired ten years ago but was still a familiar face in the business, now run by his ...
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NewsPork products hit the road again!
BPEX is back on tour again giving butchers, farm shops and their quality pork products a chance to shine as it prepares for the 2012-2013 Regional Roadshow and Product Excellence Events.From September 2012 to March 2013 the roadshow will visit seven regional venues to reward glorious gammons, perfect pies and ...
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Can social pigs provide genetic progress?
DanBred is investigating if 'social' traits in pigs could lead to increased genetic progress.DanBred, a brand concept, managed by The Danish Pig Research Centre, will test to see if it is possible to breed 'social pigs.' Not only could social pigs reduce aggression in pengroups, they could even allow all ...
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NewsNew board member at BPEX
A new member has been appointed to the BPEX board following the resignation of Steve Francis. Barry Lock is the agricultural director of Vion and has been with the company for more than 20 years.He is in charge of managing both pig production and the abattoir and processing side of ...
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NewsButchers plan new eco farm shop creating 60 jobs
Yorkshire-based Keelham Farm Shop is run by the third generation of Robertshaws, siblings James and Victoria, whose roots are embedded in farming and butchery. They are planning to build an eco-friendly, ‘barn of the 21st century’ creating 60 new jobs in Skipton.Yorkshire-based Keelham Farm Shop, run by the third generation ...
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NewsBDCI dinner tickets still available
The meat industry's own charity, the BDCI, is holding its annual fundraising dinner on Friday 28th September at The Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London.Tickets are priced £140.00 and comedian Lenny Henry is the host for the evening, also providing music along with band, Poor White Trash and the Little ...
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Requests to be vigilant and report Schmallenberg disease symptoms
News that the sheep and cattle disease Schmallenberg has over-wintered in the UK and will bring fresh outbreaks next spring is disappointing but not a surprise said the NFU today.Scientific experts gathered from across the animal health and welfare industry at a conference organised by the NFU to discuss animal ...
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New competition for MEATUP 2013
The National Federation of Meat & Food Traders is to launch a brand new retailing competition at MEATUP 2013.The Premier Meat Products Competition will take place on Tuesday 2nd July at the NEC Birmingham. "We will be releasing details of the new search for excellence in the near future," said ...
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More losses in pig sector
A further weekly loss of 63,000 rashers of British bacon, 95,000 sausages and 10,000 pork pies were incurred this week as three more pig farmers were forced to sell their herds due to mounting losses.The National Pig Association's general manager, Dr Zoe Davies is appealing to consumers to back British ...
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NewsGerman event showcases English lamb
Quality Standard Lamb has been showcased at an event in Germany as part of an ongoing promotional campaign by EBLEX.The lamb reception in Dusseldorf was hosted by Consul-General Malcolm Scott and attended by 65 guests, including food retailers, personalities from the food industry and the media.Guests, including guest of honour ...
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American meat giants forced to import Brazilian feed
American pork processing giant Smithfield Foods and major poultry processor, Pilgrim’s Pride are both reported to be importing corn from Brazil as the US drought continues.America’s biggest meat producer, Tyson Foods, has also not ruled out the possibility of purchasing Brazilian feed, although according to a recent Reuters report its ...
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Enhanced EBLEX Quality Standard Scheme goes live
The strengthened EBLEX Quality Standard Mark Scheme comes into force today (6 August).New standards and specifications for Quality Standard Mark beef and lamb, which cover animal age, carcase classifications and maturation, have been added to the scheme by EBLEX as part of its aim to drive the continued development of ...
