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Offal exports on the rise despite lower production
Strong demand has helped push exports of sheep meat offal up to the £3.5 million mark despite lower production, according to EBLEX.In the first nine months of 2012, UK exports of sheep meat offal were up almost a third to 2,900 tonnes, even though domestic production fell by 5% in ...
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Sheep meat cuts buck overall downward export trend
EBLEX’s ‘cuts not carcases’ approach to exporting UK sheep meat appears to have paid dividends in the first nine months of 2012 with export volumes of cuts up 11% on the year.The exports of bone-in and boneless cuts for the period bucked the trend of a fall in overall sheep ...
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AHDB's international meat market review now online
Previously published twice a year in hard copy as the International Meat Market Review, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is taking its latest intelligence on international meat production and consumption online.The information is now either available, or soon will be, at the click of a mouse on AHDB ...
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NFUS unveils beef plan at Livestock Live events
NFU Scotland is taking a draft blueprint for Scotland’s beef sector on the road this week.The Union is looking to develop its draft Blueprint for Beef with members, industry stakeholders and those interested in the future of the nation’s beef sector. The blueprint tackles a comprehensive list of measures designed ...
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NewsIndustry still reeling from Vion’s shock annoucement
Shockwaves were felt throughout the meat industry this week following the news that Vion is to quit the UK. The company’s beef, lamb and poultry businesses, across 38 sites, are now up for sale. The news was first revealed, directly to the trade, by Meat Management.Dutch owned Vion NV first ...
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Relying on the market to drive production is ‘naive’ says SAMW
It’s naive to continue suggesting that traditional market conditions will deliver sustainable UK food production in the future says the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW).The comment is contained in a letter to the Secretary of State for Scotland, Michael Moore, which presents the urgent case for Scottish livestock production ...
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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 ...
