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NewsMethod of production labels on meat products backed by Government
A consultation has been launched by the UK Government that sets out proposals to require ‘method of production’ labelling on pork, chicken and eggs. Steve Barclay, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has backed the labelling plans. | Image: UK Parliament.The labels would include a mandatory five-tier ...
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NewsSFS plans demonstrate "complete lack of understanding", says NSA
The National Sheep Association (NSA) Cymru / Wales Region has submitted a detailed response to the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) consultation in Wales, outlining "the urgent need for an overhaul to the current proposals and to recognise the value of Welsh food across the supply chain."NSA chief executive, Phil Stocker.NSA ...
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NewsMeat industry leaders pledge gender equality
Industry leaders representing nine businesses across the meat processing, retail and foodservice supply chain have agreed that more progress is needed to improve gender inclusion within the sector. The group came together at a recent round-table forum organised by the Meat Business Women trade organisation.Laura Ryan of Meat Business Women, ...
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NewsBlanket reduction in meat could cause nutrient deficiencies - FSS
The meat industry has responded to research from the University of Edinburgh commissioned by Food Standards Scotland (FSS) looking at the impact of red meat consumption in relation to climate change mitigation.Sarah Miller, QMS CEO.Upon request from the Scottish Government, Food Standards Scotland (FSS), in collaboration with the University of ...
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NewsFirst female leadership team for Q Guild of Butchers
The Q Guild of Butchers has cut through tradition and appointed a female chair and vice chair - the first women to ever hold these positions at the Guild in its 37 years.Kathryn Meadows (left) has been appointed chair, as Emma Lishman (right) will deputise in her role as vice ...
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NewsAnnabel Croft to host Women In Meat Industry Awards 2024 ceremony
To celebrate International Women’s Day, organisers of WIMIA have announced that tennis star, TV broadcaster, and ‘Strictly’ finalist Annabel Croft is to be the celebrity host at this year’s 5-star ceremony in London on 29th November.
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NewsAHDB designs "optimum" red meat packaging using data from research
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has looked at how producers and retailers can optimise packaging and labelling to "improve shopper purchase intent" for red meat.AHDB produced examples of optimised red meat packaging using the findings from its research.The research, which was undertaken by AHDB in collaboration with consumer ...
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NewsDemand for lamb "firm" in 2024, say trade bodies
The lamb market has risen to "record levels" for the time of year, according to Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).HCC said that lamb producers had experienced "challenging external pressures".The Scottish trade body reported that after a "firm end" to 2023, as hoggs ...
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NewsMixed response from industry following Chancellor’s 2024 Spring Budget
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delivered the 2024 Spring Budget, reporting a projected fall below target in inflation in the coming months and a reduction in the national insurance contribution rate.Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt. | Image courtesy of Creative Commons.In response, a spokesperson for the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) said: ...
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NewsAHDB showcases British red meat in Hong Kong
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has partnered with professional chefs in Hong Kong to showcase British red meat as part of a month-long campaign.British red meat will be featured in dishes at major Hong Kong restaurants.The campaign was launched on Friday 1st March 2024 and will run throughout ...
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NewsChesterfield Poultry appoints John Kirkpatrick as agriculture director
Former Tesco senior executive John Kirkpatrick has joined producer Chesterfield Poultry Limited, the company has announced.Former agriculture manager at Tesco, John Kirkpatrick, has joined Chesterfield Poultry.The South Yorkshire food producer revealed that Kirkpatrick has taken up the role of director of agriculture. Formerly agriculture manager at UK retailer Tesco, responsible ...
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NewsMinisters celebrate Irish Beef receiving PGI status
Ministers of the Irish Government have hosted an event in Donegal to mark the registration of Irish Grass Fed Beef as an all island Protected Geographical Indication (PGI).The PGI award is given to products from a specified geographical area and have particular features attributable to that area.Minister for Agriculture, Food ...
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NewsScottish Apprenticeship Week 2024: trade bodies back butchery programmes
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is promoting butchery for Scottish Apprenticeship Week, highlighting the success of butchers in its Careers programme.Ingram serving a customer at Smiddy Butchers.Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2024 runs from Monday 4th March to Friday 8th March, celebrating the contributions of apprenticeships to individuals, employers and Scotland's economy.QMS said ...
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NewsKent farmers demand Government prioritise British produce
Kent farmers have protested foreign imports of food in supermarkets, leading a "go-slow" protest through Canterbury.As part of the protest, tractors held up traffic around the city of Canterbury.The farmers led a convoy of farming vehicles through Canterbury city centre on Sunday 3rd March 2024, displaying signs reading "No Farmers, ...
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NewsFrance bans "meaty" labels on plant-based products
The French Government has decreed a list of "meaty" names have been banned from being used on plant-based food labels.France banned the use of words like "steak", "escalope" and "butcher" from being used to describe plant-based foods.Following the implementation of the decree, businesses will have three months to change the ...
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NewsMembers “make every effort” to minimise hock marking - BPC
The British Poultry Council (BPC) has responded to reports by wider media of hock burn found on supermarket chickens, underlining its members commitment to high animal welfare.Hock burn can usually be identified on poultry meat as a dark mark on the back of the leg.An article by the BBC has ...
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NewsFDF Scotland encourages meat businesses to reformulate products
As part of its Reforuml8 Challenge Fund, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland has revealed the 14 food and drink businesses that will receive funding to make their products 'healthier'.Gary Maclean, National Chef of Scotland.The fourth round of funding was announced by Gary Maclean, the National Chef of Scotland, ...
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News'Apprenticeships for all’ celebrated at IoM and WCB Annual Prizegiving
Echoing a key theme of National Apprenticeships Week, the Institute of Meat (IoM) and Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB) Prizegiving this year demonstrated how the meat industry is a welcoming place for all.The 2024 winners of the IoM and WCB Annual Prizegiving. | Picture: Phil McCarthy.Over a hundred guests gathered ...
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NewsLivestock farm incomes to decrease by more than 30% - HCC
Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has announced that average livestock farm incomes in Wales are expected to fall by more than 30% in the last financial year, with averages for holdings in less favoured areas around 37% down according to the latest official projections.HCC said it expects ...
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NewsNext steps for Sustainable Farming Scheme outlined by Welsh Government
First Minister Mark Drakeford and Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths have set out some potential next steps regarding the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS), stating that the incoming First Minister should "consider in detail the pace of implementation of SFS".Mark Drakeford, Welsh First Minister. | Photo credit: Welsh Government.In a written ...
