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NewsPrime cattle prices remain at high level
Scottish prime cattle finishers have seen a recovery in market returns and are experiencing some of the highest farmgate prices for many years, according to the latest market commentary from Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Only twice in the past decade, in 2013 and 2017, have farmgate cattle prices been higher at ...
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NewsBritish consumers turning to steaks and roast dinners
In the 12-week period to the 9th August, consumers in the UK have spent over half a billion pounds on beef which has helped offset the loss of business in the eating out sector due to Covid-19 restrictions, according to the latest data from Kantar.Total retail sales were £522.7 million, ...
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NewsMarel to acquire Treif
Marel has agreed a deal to acquire German food cutting technology provider Treif for more than £114 million.The company will acquire the entire share capital of Treif Maschinenbau GmbH, including all relevant business activities of the group. The purchase price will be paid with €128 million (c. £114 million) in ...
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NewsReopening of foodservice market boosts lamb exports to Switzerland
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has shared HMRC figures that show that in the first six months of 2020, UK lamb exports to Switzerland have increased over 200% compared to last year, making it the seventh largest export market.With lamb from Wales accounting for nearly a third ...
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NewsMillers of Speyside suspends factory processing following Covid-19 outbreak
Beef and pork processor, Millers of Speyside, has temporarily closed its production site in Grantown, Scotland for the next 14 days due to an outbreak of Covid-19 in the local area.Millers of Speyside's processing plant in Grantown-on-Spey, Scotland. Image: Google Street View.Seven cases have been reported in the region and ...
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NewsRoger Kelsey to leave NCB at Christmas
Roger Kelsey, chief executive of National Craft Butchers (NCB), has announced that he will be stepping down from his role at Christmas.Roger Kelsey, chief executive of the National Craft Butchers.Kelsey took over as CEO in 2010 having previously served on the Executive Council of the National Federation of Meat and ...
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NewsBMPA launches new website to support British meat
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has created a new website to help promote British meat and to provide clear and accurate information for consumers.SustainableBritishMeat.org aims to highlight why British meat should be the simple first choice for consumers, due to its sustainability, high standards and support for British farming. ...
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NewsCountdown to Meat Management Industry Awards 2020 begins
This year’s Meat Management Meat Industry Awards ceremony will take place in just under a week’s time on Tuesday 8th September at 4:30pm.Watch the brand-new teaser video for the upcoming Meat Management Industry Awards 2020 by clicking the image above.The Awards will be broadcast online for the first time with ...
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NewsDundee bistro celebrates Love Lamb Week with Sri Lankan-inspired dish
Dundee bistro, The Bach, has partnered with Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) to create a limited-edition dish featuring Scotch Lamb in order to celebrate Love Lamb Week.The Bach's limited edition lamb kottu roti for Love Lamb Week.The dish consists of shredded Scotch Lamb, chopped roti bread, vegetables, egg & aromatic spices ...
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NewsQMS publishes revised haulage assurance scheme standards
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has strengthened its haulage assurance scheme by making some key additions to the standards document.Kathryn Kerr, head of brands integrity at Quality Meat Scotland.New standards cover areas such as wash out facilities, water provision, vehicle signage and flooring.Members of the scheme will shortly receive this year’s ...
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NewsCovid-19 outbreak at poultry plant forces hundreds to self-isolate
All 350 members of staff at Banham Poultry’s site in Norfolk have been told to self-isolate following an outbreak of coronavirus which led to 75 positive cases.Banham Poultry's site in Norfolk. Image: Google Street View.The company has agreed to close part of its site following consultation with Public Health England ...
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NewsTulip Ltd to become Pilgrim’s Pride Ltd
Tulip Ltd has announced that its name is set to change to Pilgrim’s Pride Ltd from 31st August 2020.Andrew Cracknell, CEO of Tulip Ltd.Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation acquired Tulip Ltd in October 2019 and the change in corporate identity is the latest step in the company’s integration programme.Andrew Cracknell, CEO of ...
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NewsChanges to FMT Food Industry Awards announced
The Food Management Today Industry Awards 2021 has extended the entry deadline for product nominations to 2nd November 2020, offering companies throughout the meat and food industry more time to nominate their products for judging.Michel Roux Jr. hosting the Food Management Today Industry Awards 2020.Meat processors and retailers from the ...
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NewsNSA welcomes the return of Love Lamb Week
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has shown its support for the return of ‘Love Lamb Week’ which aims to celebrate and promote UK lamb.The industry-wide initiative, which will run from the 1st - 7th September, is supported by levy boards AHDB, Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales, Quality Meat ...
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NewsStrong start to the year for red meat exports
Red meat exports from the UK have enjoyed a good start to the year with shipments already worth £733 million in the first six months, according to latest figures released by HMRC.Dr Phil Hadley, AHDB's international market development director.Exports were up nearly 3% on the same period last year, with ...
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NewsWomen in Meat Industry Awards 2020 smashes voting record before poll closes
More than 8,000 votes have already been registered for this year’s Women in Meat Industry Awards, a new record for the initiative. Readers of Meat Management now have until the forthcoming Bank Holiday weekend to register their vote at womeninmeatawards.com/vote/. Voting opened on the 29th July and met with an ...
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NewsRelationships with consumers vital for Scottish red meat industry
Scotland’s red meat producers and retailers must continue to grow the relationships built during the pandemic in order to keep Scottish brands in consumers’ baskets, according to Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) board member, Louise Welsh.Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) board member, Louise Welsh.Welsh, who also sits on the board of Food ...
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NewsLamb exports continue to recover from Covid-19 disruption
According to latest export statistics from HMRC, strong figures for June mean that the value of UK lamb exports has recovered to similar levels to 2019 following coronavirus-related disruption earlier in the year.HCC’s export development executive, Deanna Jones.Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) says the news is encouraging ...
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NewsPig producers benefit from modest price increases
Scottish pig farmers have benefited from a remarkable occurrence of weekly modest price increases for more than six months, according to the latest market commentary from Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Stuart Ashworth, director of economics services at Quality Meat Scotland.Stuart Ashworth, director of economics services at QMS, said that unlike the ...
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NewsIndustry set for another week of celebrating lamb
Trade bodies from England, Ireland, Wales and Scotland are preparing for the launch of ‘Love Lamb Week’ which aims to promote the sustainability of lamb.Now in its sixth year, ‘Love Lamb Week’ has grown to become an industry-wide initiative with support from Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), AHDB, Hybu Cig Cymru ...
