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Review into FSA response to horse meat debacle
The FSA Board has agreed that a review will be carried out into the Agency’s response to the recent incidents of adulteration of processed beef products with horse and pig meat and DNA.The work will be conducted independently of the Agency, headed by Professor Pat Troop with a secretariat provided ...
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Supermarkets under fire over GM animal feed
Following announcements from M&S, Sainsbury’s, Co-Op and Tesco that they will no longer require that the farm animals in their supply chains are fed a non-GM diet, Peter Melchett, policy director of the Soil Association has hit back hard. : “Tesco and the Co-Op are misleading their customers by claiming ...
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Abattoir closure will impact on entire Welsh meat industry
The closure of the large meat processing facility on Anglesey at Welsh Country Foods with the direct loss of 350 jobs is a major blow to the entire Welsh sheep industry, according to red meat promotion agency Hybu Cig Cymru."Vion's failure to secure a purchaser for Welsh Country Foods is ...
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EBLEX mission to build on export of premium lamb cuts to Belgium
A group of journalists have been given a taste of Quality Standard Lamb by EBLEX as the organisation looks to build on exports of premium cuts to Belgium.The two-day visit to the South West included visits to sheep farms to gain an insight into quality grass-based production systems, and lamb ...
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Premier Lounge interest at MEATUP
With the visitor campaign now in full swing and as interest in the forthcoming MEATUP exhibition at the NEC gains added momentum, the Premier Club option offered to VIP guests is also proving popular. This is an option where exhibitors and sponsors can nominate specific visitors to enjoy the exclusive ...
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Disadvantages remain despite CAP reform progress
EU negotiations on CAP reform have so far failed to remove the disadvantages facing Scotland’s meat chain in comparison to production in other member states, says the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW).In a sharply-worded letter to Owen Paterson, Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, SAMW ...
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Welsh Country Foods closes its doors
Welsh Country Foods (WCF) lamb processing business on Anglesey has closed with immediate effect. The news comes following the completion of a 90-day consultation exercise with unions and workers which began in January.The move to close the plant was taken following the decision by its key customer, ASDA, to move ...
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New interactive quiz for pig producers
A new interactive quiz on sow condition scoring is available on the BPEX website.The quizzes have been revamped to make them more user-friendly and they are now linked to the Pig Industry Professional Register (PIPR) which provides proof and recognition of training.BPEX says more quizzes will be added on a ...
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NewsFruity ribeye scoops sweet success at BPEX final
Owen Taylor & Sons Ltd has enjoyed sweet success after being crowned BPEX Foodservice Pork Product of the Year 2013 for its Fruity Pork Ribeye.Richard-Taylor-(left)-collects-the-BPEX-Foodservice-Pork-Product-of-the-Year-award-for-2013 from BPEX's Stewart Houston (centre) and Tony Goodger.Announced at this afternoon’s BPEX Foodservice Pork Product of the Year Final hosted at Butchers’ Hall; the ribeye ...
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UK processors may have bought contaminated Dutch beef
UK businesses may well have already processed some of the 50,000 tonnes of beef product being recalled by the Dutch authorities from across Europe as it is thought to contain horse meat.Sold by two Dutch wholesalers, Wiljo Import-Export and Wily Selten Meat Wholesalers, to around 130 clients The Netherlands Food ...
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Spanish thumbs up for Quality Standard lamb
Spanish perceptions about the taste of lamb have been challenged by EBLEX at a major Iberian food showcase.EBLEX is holding live butchery and cooking demonstrations at the Salon De Gourmets, which runs until 11th April in Madrid and targets the high-end hotel, restaurant and catering sector, with the aim of ...
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Sheep figures up at end of 2012 – but outlook for 2013 not so good
There were nearly six million sheep and lambs in Wales in December 2012 representing a 3% increase on the previous year, according to new figures.But the recent atrocious weather conditions combined with flock health problems are likely to result in a fall in lamb numbers over the next 12 months, ...
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Freezing conditions create long term uncertainty for the Welsh red meat industry
The recent snow and cold temperatures are set to have a major effect on the Welsh farming industry for the next year.Gwyn Howells, chief executive of Welsh red meat promotion agency Hybu Cig Cymru, said: “Farmers in north and mid Wales have been significantly affected in recent weeks by the ...
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Cattle, hogg and pig prices showing improvement says QMS
Developments in farmgate prices have been positive over the past month with cattle, hoggs and pigs all showing improvement, according to Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).“Pig prices have seen an increase of 1.5%, cattle prices an increase of 2.7% and hogg prices have increased by 12%,” said Stuart Ashworth, QMS head ...
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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 ...
