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NewsLMC asks consumers to support local farm quality assured beef and lamb
Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) chief executive Ian Stevenson believes that consumers in countries around the world are waking up to the reality that sustainable farming and food chains must be maintained. LMC chief executive, Ian Stevenson.Stevenson said: “Without farmers, the rest of the food chain just ...
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NewsASA bans Burger King’s Rebel Whopper ads over false vegan claims
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned Burger King from advertising its Rebel Whopper burger as vegan friendly after it was found that it is cooked alongside other meat products and contains eggs. Image: Burger King UK.The ASA received ten complaints which claimed the burger is not suitable for ...
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NewsTop vet asks Prime Minister to rethink plans to stop key workers accessing UK jobs
In an emotional appeal a leading vet has called on Boris Johnson not to proceed with plans to heavily restrict access to the UK labour market for so-called 'lower-skilled' overseas workers. The Government plans would also have a profound impact on those working in the meat processing industry when the ...
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NewsSausage firm saves jobs with supermarket links
Three weeks after the Covid-19 outbreak swept away three quarters of its business, the British Premium Sausage Company has saved itself by creating new links with supermarkets Tesco and Asda.Ian Cundell, managing director, The British Premium Sausage Company.Thirty five jobs were threatened when the British Premium Sausage Company lost 75% ...
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NewsQMS launches new quality assurance remote assessments
Following the suspension of all face-to-face assessments of its quality assurance schemes due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), in conjunction with Lloyds Register, has developed a new remote assessment tool. Kathryn Kerr, head of brands integrity at Quality Meat Scotland.The remote assessment tool will enable a full ...
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NewsHCC responds to Covid-19 challenges
The near complete closure of the multi-billion-pound eating out sector at home and abroad due to the coronavirus pandemic has caused major instability in market prices, according to Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).HCC is responding to the crisis by targeting activity in the domestic market to robustly ...
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NewsA simple change to the Job Retention Scheme could mean big savings for taxpayers
The Chancellor has a ‘win, win’ opportunity if he acts now to modify the Job Retention Scheme to allow businesses in designated key industries to ‘part furlough’ staff for some, but not all, of their working week, say trade associations including BMPA and AIMS.BMPA chief executive, Nick Allen is among ...
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NewsSmithfield Foods to close Sioux Falls, SD plant indefinitely amid Covid-19
Smithfield Foods, Inc. has announced that its Sioux Falls, SD facility will remain closed until further notice. The plant is one of the largest pork processing facilities in the United States, representing four to five percent of US pork production. It supplies nearly 130 million servings of food per week, ...
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NewsSupply chain urged to play its part supporting British livestock farmers
NFU and NFU Cymru are urging retailers and processors to support British beef and sheep farmers by promoting cuts of meat such as steaks and roasting joints in stores, which are now in high supply due to the complete loss of the food service market.In an open letter, NFU livestock ...
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NewsAHDB rallying cry to “stay home and celebrate #steaknight”
With the nation’s restaurants closed for the foreseeable future, farmers and chefs are urging people to enjoy the a steak dinner at home.Usually, 20% of beef is consumed in the eating-out market, with steak a popular choice, but current closures mean there will be 2.5 billion fewer eating-out occasions between ...
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NewsSupermarkets urged to play a part in helping home produce to market
NFU Scotland has written to the UK’s eight largest supermarkets and urged them to play as full a part as possible in ensuring home produce finds a route to shop shelves.NFU Scotland's Andrew McCornick: "Members were justifiably angered and frustrated at the appearance of Polish beef on some supermarket shelves ...
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NewsScotch beef and lamb promotion to 1.4 million Scots this Easter
With Easter set to be very different from usual for many families everywhere, Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has partnered with two national newspapers to provide recipe inspiration for Scotch Beef PGI and Scotch Lamb PGI brands.The series of articles will reach 1.4 million adults in Scotland and will focus on ...
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NewsBMPA to work with Welsh Government on updating guidance for workplaces
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) says it is working with the Welsh Government to get more clarification on workplace policies for businesses working in the meat and food sector during the coronavirus pandemic.The Government has expanded the physical distancing requirements in legislation because of concerns that some employers who ...
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NewsNBA raises concerns as supermarkets turn to Polish beef
The National Beef Association (NBA) has voiced its concern after supermarkets Sainsbury’s and Asda made the decision to import beef from Poland in order to cope with the demand of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. A trustee of the National Beef Association (NBA), Neil Shand, published an open letter addressed to ...
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NewsUK ministers appoint Sarah Pumfrett to AHDB
UK Ministers have appointed Sarah Pumfrett as independent board member of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and chair of its Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC).Sarah Pumfrett took up her role from 1 April 2020 for a three-year term after Will Lifford completed his term in office at ...
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NewsGovernment responds to Agriculture Bill scrutiny
The Government has issued its response to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee’s ‘Scrutiny of the Agriculture Bill’ report.The Agriculture Bill represents the first new domestic farming policy framework in over half a century, and the report published by the Committee states that : “Given the importance of ...
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NewsFSA thanks meat industry for Covid-19 effort
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued an open letter addressed to businesses in the meat industry, thanking them for all their hard work in keeping Britain fed during the pandemic.Dr Colin Sullivan and the acting chief operating officer, Martin Evans of the FSA cosigned the letter which read: “In ...
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NewsSales of low-value cuts increase due to virus
Over 60% of all beef sold through mainstream retailers during the ongoing Covid-19 crisis was mince and other low-value cuts, according to recent data from Kantar.At the height of the recent coronavirus panic buying, Kantar data for the week ending 23rd March showed a 45% increase in the amount of ...
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NewsHow the Covid-19 lockdown is affecting meat eating
According to Kantar Worldpanel, this lockdown period will see 503 million more in-home meals eaten per week, with the amount of meat consumed by families also increasing.As reported by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), Sliced cooked meats are estimated to feature in an additional 35 million more meals ...
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NewsGreat British Beef Week aims to inspire consumers on 10th anniversary
Farmer and TV presenter, Adam Henson, has shown his support for Great British Beef Week, a campaign established by Ladies in Beef which aims to inspire consumers to cook with quality British beef.Farmer and TV personality, Adam Henson, has supported the Great British Beef Week campaign set up by Ladies ...
