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Very low levels of bute found in Asda 'Smart Price Corned Beef'
The Food Standards Agency has been informed by Asda that very low levels of the veterinary medicine phenylbutazone, known as bute, have been found in 340g tins of its Smart Price Corned Beef.Asda is recalling this product and anyone who has Asda Smart Price Corned Beef is advised not to ...
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Update on FSA beef product survey
The FSA has confirmed results for four of the remaining five samples relating to the Agency’s UK-wide sampling programme of beef products.All five of the products were withdrawn from sale following receipt of the first test results.Two of the four samples have been found to contain horse DNA at or ...
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UK food companies pledge total traceability on all pork and pork products
National Pig Association’s Wall of Fame has reached a milestone this month, with 100 leading brands pledging total traceability for the imported pork and pork products they sell.“The response to our campaign for traceable higher-welfare pork for British consumers has been outstanding - far, far better than we ever envisaged,” ...
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Delivering new science with practical industry benefits
Following a review of its support for post-graduate research projects, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is to reinforce the focus of its £500,000 cross-sector studentship programme, this summer, on delivering new science with practical industry benefits.A new-look AHDB programme will launch in June 2013 to install students in ...
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Alleged heart risks associated with carnitine
Another study, published in the journal Nature Medicine, has attributed carnitine in red meat as contributing to increases in cardiovascular risk.However, lead researcher, Dr Stanley Hazen told the BBC: “The cholesterol and saturated fat content of lean red meat is not that high, there’s something else contributing to increases in ...
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Cranswick sales continue to rise
Cranswick plc's interim results showed its underlying sales increased by 5% and total sales were up 7%.The business has invested £30 million in its asset base this year which it reported had broadened its customer base, allowed it to develop new products and categories and gain market share. the investment ...
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Vion completes 2 Sisters deal
Following the announcement that an agreement had been reached with Boparan Holdings Limited, the holding company for 2 Sisters Food Group for the sale of its red meat and poultry activities, Vion has now completed the deal.Commenting on this announcement Peter Barr, chairman of Vion UK, said: “Following the formal ...
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NewsMeat processor teams up with school pupils
Pupils at Bathgate Academy have presented the results of an exciting challenge to create and market a healthy new burger for leading Broxburn-based beef processor, AK Stoddart, to a panel of experts.Pupils have teamed up with meat processor, AK Stoddart.The challenge, which began in January and is supported by Quality ...
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New Norwegian poultry processor
CapVest Equity Partners II (CapVest) and Lantmännen ek (Lantmännen) are to form one of the Nordic´s leading poultry businesses, with a turnover of more than SEK 5 billion.The new company will be created through the simultaneous acquisition of Kronfågel Group in Sweden and Denmark from Lantmännen, and Cardinal Foods in ...
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Are you using authentic Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef?
Businesses across the UK are being urged to check they are selling authentic Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef to avoid prosecution.Welsh red meat promotion agency Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) is encouraging any businesses that use Welsh Lamb or Welsh Beef to ensure they are being supplied with meat from approved ...
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Breeding animals lost to severe weather
As the thaw begins after some of the worst March snow in years, the scale of the loss of breeding animals has become apparent.The NFU has called on both Defra and the National Fallen Stock Company (NFSCo) to help those farmers who have suffered heavy losses by providing a temporary, ...
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NewsSix new promotional packs for butchers
EBLEX is offering Quality Standard Mark Scheme member butchers the chance to sign up to receive six brand new promotional kits to help drive sales of quality assured beef and lamb throughout the year.There are four seasonal kits themed ‘Get Cook’in’ which are designed to inspire customers to try out ...
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Red Tractor Pig Standards Review Group launched
A group comprising of producers, vets, NPA and BPEX representatives, as well as the chairman and secretariat of the Red Tractor Pigs Scheme have met for the first time to begin a thorough review of the standards.All Red Tractor sector standards are reviewed, as a matter of course, on a ...
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NewsDedication and skills showcase behind Scotch Beef PGI
The dedication and skills of those involved in the production of top quality Scotch Beef were showcased at an event in London attended by HRH The Princess Royal.Among those present at the Scotch Beef Club event run by Quality Meat Scotland were Robert and Jacqueline Neill who farm at Upper ...
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QMS emphasises importance of exports markets to Minister
A call for the UK government to increase its financial commitment to the work of the UK Export Certification Partnership (UKECP) was made during a visit to Scotland by UK Secretary of State for Environment Food & Rural Affairs, Owen Paterson.During a meeting in Edinburgh attended by leading food and ...
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New foot-and-mouth vaccine signals huge advance in global disease control
Scientists have developed a new methodology to produce a vaccine for the foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV). Because the vaccine is all synthetic, made up of tiny protein shells designed to trigger optimum immune response, it doesn’t rely on growing live infectious virus and is therefore much safer to produce.Furthermore, these ...
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New DNA test cuts time to find horsemeat in food from 2 days to less than 4 hours
A new DNA test will cut the time it takes to find horsemeat in food from two days to less than four hours. The process was developed by QIAGEN, a world leading provider of molecular sample and assay technologies.The new testing method can detect in real time even minute traces ...
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EBLEX and agri benchmark to showcase global beef and lamb sector trends and developments
Global beef and lamb sector trends and developments will be highlighted at major industry event organised by EBLEX and agri benchmark.The free Global Forum 2013 on Wednesday, June 19, in York, will feature a number of topics, including global key market trends, the future of European agricultural policy and latest ...
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NewsEBLEX GB at Tri Nations in New Zealand
Brindon Addy, retailer and Q Guild chairman was part of the EBLEX GB team at this year's Tri Nations Butchery Competition in New Zealand.Team EBLEX down under in New Zealand.The British team came third in the end and were involved in practical sessions and Brindon appeared as guest judge for ...
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NewsAnd the Rural Oscars go to………..
The 2012 Countryside Alliance Awards (aka the Rural Oscars) were presented to top rural businesses by the Secretary of State for DEFRA, Owen Paterson MP, at a ceremony at the Houses of Parliament.Devon business Piper’s Farm, Cullompton won the prestigious Defra Local Food category.L-R: William Greig, Henri Greig (corr), Peter ...
