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NewsHCC warns of uncertainty for red meat industry
Wales’s red meat industry has shown great adaptability and resilience in responding to the Covid-19 crisis this year according to Hybu Cig Cymru-Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC) chairman Kevin Roberts, but uncertainty remains over coronavirus and a trade deadlock with Europe.Hybu Cig Cymru-Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC) chairman, Kevin Roberts.In a speech ...
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NewsSmall abattoirs to be eligible for support under Agriculture Bill
Following pressure from industry, Government has announced that it is to address the issues facing small abattoirs as part of the committee stages of the Agriculture Bill, as well as recognising slaughtering as one of the ‘ancillary services’ eligible for funding under the Bill.Image credit: Steph French.The Sustainable Food Trust ...
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NewsChef Ludo helps HCC target French consumers
A French chef from Ceredigion has been working alongside Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) to create recipe videos featuring Welsh red meat to help attract new consumers.Chef Ludovic Dieumegard worked alongside HCC to promote Welsh red meat to French consumers.Chef Ludovic Dieumegard, head chef of Aberaeron’s Harbourmaster ...
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NewsBord Bia and John Chantarasak launch 'Steaks by Fire' campaign
In response to a carcase imbalance and a significantly challenged foodservice sector, the ‘Steaks by Fire’ campaign has been developed by Bord Bia, grass-fed Irish beef and chef John Chantarasak to spark interest in premium steak cuts, enhance consumer steak cooking skills and support the Irish beef industry with BBQ ...
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NewsResearch highlights consumer demand for beef and lamb during lockdown
New briefing papers published this week by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has shown that the lamb and beef industry in Wales has adjusted well to the impact of the coronavirus lockdown, but a risk of further instability remains.The three briefing papers draw on information from a ...
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NewsQMS urges school leavers to take up butchery
Quality Meat Scotland and Skills Development Scotland (SDS) are calling on young people to consider the apprenticeship and career opportunities offered by craft butchery.Gordon Wallace, Quality Meat Scotland board member and SVQ trainer.As school leavers review their options, Gordon Wallace, Quality Meat Scotland board member and Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQ) ...
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NewsBrands to star in virtual Royal Welsh Show
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has prepared a week of activities in order to promote Welsh brands through the Royal Welsh Show’s ‘Virtual Show’ platform.Michelin-starred chef Hywel Griffiths will be one of the stars inspiring consumers to try new recipes in HCC’s videos on the Virtual Royal ...
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NewsMeat product nominations still open in FMT Food Industry Awards 2021
Meat businesses can still nominate products in the Best Red Meat, Best Poultry, Best Frozen and Best New Product Development categories as part of the Food Management Today Industry Awards 2021 as well as some of the voting categories too.Winners of the 2020 Food Management Today Industry Awards.The Awards aims ...
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NewsBMPA says Government costing industry £16 million over BSE status
The UK meat industry could be missing out on £16 million in lost revenue if the Government fails to open applications for Negligible Risk Status (NRS), according to the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA).The UK and Wales has reached an 11 year milestone with a case of BSE.In May, England ...
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NewsPoultry farm bumps up production following surge in sales
Welsh farm Rhug Estate is responding to increased customer demand for chicken by increasing production by 25% a week on its farm.Rhug’s organic chickens on the farm near Corwen, Denbighshire, north Wales.Poultry sales in the UK have seen a 9% growth during the first three months of this year, but ...
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NewsImpact of Covid-19 on beef markets differ across the globe
While the Covid-19 outbreak has been a global pandemic, it has had very different impacts across the global beef market, according to the latest market commentary by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Ian MacDonald, senior economics analyst with QMS.In Scotland, beef processors faced increased absences and had to immediately adapt to new ...
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NewsNSA welcomes Welsh Government’s response to future of farming
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has welcomed the Welsh Government’s response to the Sustainable Farming and Our Land consultation but says it has some concern about the longevity of policy changes.This comes after an official response was published to last year’s consultation which received over 3,300 responses from farmers.It proposed ...
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NewsQMS promotes benefits of Scottish red meat with new creative
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has launched a series of new-look infographics highlighting the Scottish red meat industry’s positive impact on animal welfare, sustainability and nutrition.The collection of infographics present a series of facts and figures about the production of red meat in Scotland, highlighting the priority the industry places on ...
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NewsTyson Foods launches brand into European foodservice
Tyson Foods, Inc., one of the world’s largest food companies, has introduced a range of chicken products under its Tyson flagship brand in the European Foodservice market, which includes restaurants, some cafeterias and caterers.The brand has 28 frozen products with categories ranging from coated, skewers, raw and fried.“The world is ...
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NewsAldi commits to never selling chlorinated chicken or hormone-injected beef
Supermarket Aldi has said it will never sell chlorinated chicken or hormone fed beef, regardless of any future trade deals.Aldi UK CEO, Giles Hurley.Giles Hurley, CEO of Aldi, said: "Aldi is one of the biggest supporters of British suppliers and we want to make it clear that will always be ...
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NewsSFT calls on House of Lords to save local abattoirs
The Sustainable Food Trust has encouraged the House of Lords to protect small abattoirs following a new briefing on the Agriculture Bill.Patrick Holden, CEO of the Sustainable Food Trust.The briefing calls for support on an amendment tabled by Lord Trees, Baroness Ann Mallalieu, Baroness Jones of Whitchurch and Baroness Bakewell ...
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NewsWomen in Meat Industry Awards 2020 voting will open in July
Nominations for the Women in Meat Industry Awards are now closed and voting for the chosen finalists will open in July. According to organisers at Meat Management the 2020 campaign, as in previous years, has seen readers and the wider industry rise to the call for entries. Meat Businesswoman of ...
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NewsNew campaign urges consumers to ‘Make It’ with lamb
The first phase of a GB wide campaign encouraging consumers to Make it with lamb has launched this month.Celebrity chef, John Torode, has backed the campaign by demonstrating the versatility of lamb.Delivered by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion ...
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NewsKerry Foods names Nick Robinson as new CEO
Nick Robinson has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of Kerry Foods.Nick Robinson, new CEO of Kerry Foods.The announcement follows the decision by Duncan Everett to leave the company to take up a new role in the coming months. Robinson, who is the current managing director of consumer ...
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NewsEssex farm revives sales through bacon and sausage exports
Essex-based farm, Wicks Manor, has doubled its export revenue during lockdown by exporting bacon and sausages to markets across Asia and the Middle East. With support from the Department for International Trade (DIT), the family farm has since targeted supermarkets in Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia.Wicks Manor is also preparing ...
