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NewsObituary: Susan White MBE dies aged 70
Meat Management is sorry to report the death of past BDCI chair Susan White MBE. Mrs White passed away at her home suddenly on Wednesday evening 12th May. She celebrated her 70th birthday in 2020, although the planned surprise celebrations were curtailed due to the Covid-19 lockdown.Susan White MBE pictured ...
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NewsNew editor joins the team at Meat Management
Jane Connolly has been appointed as the new editor of the meat and food portfolio at Yandell Publishing.Jane Connolly has been appointed as the new editor of Meat Management.During her 16-year career in journalism, Jane has gained extensive experience as a writer and editor for news, B2B, foodtech, innovation and ...
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NewsNFU responds to Action Plan for animal welfare
The government has announced a series of animal welfare policy measures in its ‘Action Plan for Animal Welfare’, many of which directly affect British farmers.MInette Batters NFU president.Responding to the plan, NFU president, Minette Batters said: “British farmers are proud to have some of the highest standards of animal welfare ...
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NewsWelsh Beef traceability backed by forensic science
With their Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), international premium brands, Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef are sold globally at retail and in foodservice. Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) says they are now two of the most traceable meats in the world.L-R: Grant Cochrane, Oritain CEO with Gwyn Howells, ...
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NewsWendy's burgers return to the UK
Known for its square shaped burgers Wendy's plans to return to the UK market. It aims to open up to 400 outlets and create up to 12,000 jobs.A company statement said: "The UK launch will spearhead a European-wide expansion as Wendy's looks to build on strong growth on the other ...
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NewsVale of Mowbray unveils biggest rebrand in its 200-year history
Pork pie brand Vale of Mowbray, which dates back to 1795, has launched a new look as part of a £3 million investment.The Yorkshire company was first founded as a brewery, before going into pork pie production at its Leeming Bar premises in 1928.Vale of Mowbray has committed around £3 ...
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NewsLondon butcher’s online sales rocket from £6k to £1.6m in one year
Parson’s Nose, a business with three bricks and mortar stores, has seen demand for online meat shopping increase dramatically since the coronavirus pandemic began.The company was founded in 2007 and has traditional butcher’s shops in Fulham, Putney and South Kensington. After transforming into an online business, Parson’s Nose turned over ...
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NewsScotch Butchers Club launches new counter display competition
Butchers in Scotland are invited to demonstrate their visual flair by entering a new contest designed to showcase craftmanship and innovation.QMS brand manager, Gordon Newlands.Entrants must create a counter display of Scotch Beef PGI, Scotch Lamb PGI and Specially Selected Pork for the competition, which is open to members of ...
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NewsFinnebrogue Artisan chairman dies in accident
Denis Lynn, the chairman and founder of the meat and food manufacturer Finnebrogue, has died in a quad bike accident at his home in Northern Ireland.Denis Lynn built Finnebrogue Artisan from scratch.Following his death last weekend the company issued a statement: “Denis was an innovator and a visionary with an ...
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NewsUS beef and pork exports hit record levels in March
Beef export value broke the $800 million mark for the first time, as Q1 of 2021 ended on a strong note for the US market.Data released by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) showed that March beef and pork exports each ...
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NewsTyson Foods expands plant-based range
Tyson Foods, the largest meat company in the US, has launched three new plant-based protein options, after a previous alternative burger product was discontinued. Tyson Foods' new Raised & Rooted Plant Based BurgerThe Raised & Rooted range will now include refrigerated burgers, Italian and Bratwurst sausages, and a mince alternative, ...
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NewsUS targeted in series of online red meat events
High quality beef and pork from the UK will take centre stage in May with the first in a series of virtual events targeting the US foodservice market.AHDB senior export manager, Susana Morris: "Each online event will provide our exporters with the opportunity to connect with key influencers."AHDB has invited ...
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NewsCIEH calls for clarification on EFRA’s post-Brexit meat exports report
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has welcomed the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee’s report into meat exports to the EU post-Brexit, but asked for clarification regarding certifying officers.CIEH stated that it mostly welcomed the report, which raised serious concerns for exporters of time-sensitive fresh and live ...
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NewsApprentice butchers show off their virtual talents
Two Scottish apprentice butchers have demonstrated their online skills to triumph in a nationwide digital challenge.Video category winner Ariane Bennett with Gordon King of Scottish Craft Butchers.Entrants to Scottish Craft Butchers’ competition, ‘Butchers Battles – The Apprentices Clash’, were tasked with demonstrating how to prepare and deliver new counter-ready meat ...
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NewsQMS to investigate welfare breach accusations
The chairman of Quality Meat Scotland’s pig standards setting committee, Philip Sleigh, has resigned his QMS position following accusations of breaches of animal welfare at his pig unit. The meat industry standards body is to undertake a full investigation.Undercover footage was filmed at the P&G Sleigh Pig Unit in Aberdeenshire ...
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NewsCattle prices exceed averages – and expectations
According to Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) beef cattle prices in England and Wales have hit the milestone of £4 per kilo, making this average the highest on record in a number of years.The average deadweight price for steers for the week ending 24th April was 401.4p ...
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NewsMinisterial support in Great British Beef Week
Yorkshire beef farmers Michael and Margaret Atkinson hosted International Trade Secretary Liz Truss on their farm in celebration of Great British Beef Week and to explore how the UK government and farmers can make the most of future export opportunities.L-R: NFU president Minette Batters and International Trade Secretary Liz Truss ...
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NewsBlockchain platform developed by JBS begins operation
SPECIAL FEATURE – Beef supply chain:A new development will allow suppliers of global meat processor, JBS, to register their own suppliers to enable compliance with the socioenvironmental criteria for breeding beef cattle in the Amazon Biome.This month, registration began of producers on the Transparent Livestock Farming Platform, a tool which, ...
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NewsTrade data reveals rise in lamb and beef exports
2021 saw a slow start for lamb and beef exports from the UK, but data for February suggests that trade is gradually improving.Volumes exported, however, were significantly lower than the corresponding period last year, and demand in many export markets remains uncertain due to coronavirus restrictions on the foodservice sector.4,450 ...
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NewsFQAS membership fees changing in May 2021
Fees for participation in the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (FQAS) will be revised from Tuesday 4th May 2021. Ian Stevenson, chief executive of the Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland.Initial application and annual renewal fees for producer members will increase by £15 to £75 ...
