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NewsUK levy boards receive extra £1.5m to extend collaboration
Levy boards in England, Wales and Scotland have received an extra £1.5 million to extend a collaborative project that supports the British meat industry.For the last two years, AHDB, Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) have jointly decided on a collaborative programme of activities to support the ...
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NewsFirm export demand from China offsets weak domestic pork consumption
Prime pig producer prices in GB have been stable in the early weeks of 2020, contrasting with their traditional seasonal downward trend, according to the latest market analysis by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Ian MacDonald, senior economics analyst with QMS.According to Iain Macdonald, senior economics analyst with QMS, the recent price ...
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NewsCall for British standards to be benchmark in trade deals
National Farmers Union (NFU) president, Minette Batters, will challenge the Government to show global leadership on international trade and insist that British farm standards are the benchmark for any food imports in future trade deals.NFU president, Minette Batters.As part of the NFU’s annual conference, Batters will highlight the gulf between ...
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NewsBecome a Liveryman or a member of the Young Butchers' Club with the WCB
The Worshipful Company of Butchers is inviting people working in the meat and related industries to a special event on the 9th March to find out more about becoming a Liveryman or joining its Young Butchers’ Club.The newly refurbished Butchers' Hall will play host to the event.The event will be ...
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Guild Butchers reveal Smithfield ‘Star’ Awards finalists
The finalists for the Q Guild of Butchers’ Smithfield ‘Star’ Awards has been revealed, along with the new star-rating system which will see products awarded a 3, 2 or 1 star certificate.[gallery type="slideshow" ids="https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2020/02/Q-Guild-2020-Smithfield-Awards-judges-pic-2.jpg|Q Guild 2020 Smithfield Awards judges.,https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2020/02/Q-Guilld-S-Collins-Jordan-Shaw-Young-Butcher-pic.jpg|Q Guilld S Collins, Jordan Shaw, Young Butcher.,https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2020/02/Q-Guild-Thomas-Johnston-Jake-Waugh-Young-Butcher-pic.jpg|Q Guild Thomas Johnston, Jake ...
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NewsNFU calls for food standards legislation in Agriculture Bill
National Farmers Union (NFU) president, Minette Batters, claimed 2020 will be the most significant year for British food and farming in living memory, and called on Government to include legislation for food standards in its Agriculture Bill.NFU president, Minette Batters.Speaking at the NFU’s annual conference, Batters challenged the Government to ...
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NewsCity Food Lecture 2020: Meat the key to a sustainable world
Giving up on meat is not going to save the planet, according to the City Food Lecture 2020 keynote speaker, professor Louise Fresco. Professor Louise Fresco was the keynote speaker at The City Food Lecture 2020.In her lecture, titled: ‘Fish nor flesh or both? Foods for the future’, the Dutch ...
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NewsNutritional standards for school food welcomed by LMC
The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) has welcomed the recently launched consultation from the Department of Education seeking views on a proposed update to nutritional standards for school food in Northern Ireland.Colin Smith, LMC industry development manager.The purpose of the consultation is to allow schools reflect current ...
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NewsHigher welfare chickens hit supermarket shelves
Over 100 companies have signed up to the European Chicken Commitment (ECC) with brands such as Marks & Spencer and Waitrose now selling breeds of chicken which conform to higher welfare standards. The ECC requires companies to switch to a more robust and active breed of chicken and to provide ...
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NewsChlorinated chicken imports from US not ruled out by Defra secretary Eustice
Defra secretary, George Eustice, said there is a ‘discussion to be had’ on the importing of acid-washed chicken from America as part of a US trade deal, while also refusing to rule out importing chlorinated chicken.Speaking on Sky News over the weekend, Eustice said: “The truth is that it is ...
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NewsNCB announces second Charcuterie Taster Day
The National Craft Butchers (NCB) has announced its second Charcuterie Taster Day, following the success of the inaugural event last November.Richard Stevenson, technical manager at National Craft Butchers.The event takes place at Barry Walker’s premises on the Hampshire/Berkshire border on the 21st April and will be open to butchers and ...
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NewsHCC promote Welsh pork with 'Porc from Wales Week'
A week-long campaign by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) and Menter Moch Cymru celebrated Welsh pork with a number of events, including a pop-up tasting session with a three-course pork dinner.Puff Pigs farm near Mountain Ash as part of 'Porc from Wales Week.'The ‘Porc from Wales Week’ ...
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NewsImmigration proposals to have ‘crippling effect’ on British food security, says BPC
British Poultry Council (BPC) chief executive, Richard Griffiths, believes the Government’s new immigration proposals which will see a points-based system introduced for migrants looking to enter the UK will have a 'crippling effect..'BPC chief executive Richard Griffiths.The policy is proposed to be introduced from 2021, and migrants will need to ...
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NewsScottish Parliament to highlight role of agriculture in tackling climate change
Ahead of a debate in the Scottish Parliament, NFU Scotland has welcomed the opportunity to highlight the positive role that Scotland’s farmers and crofters are playing in tackling climate change.NFU Scotland’s political affairs manager, Clare Slipper.NFU Scotland’s political affairs manager, Clare Slipper said: “Scottish agriculture already has an incredibly positive ...
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NewsOne of the best years on record for red meat exports
A report from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) found that red meat exports from the UK rose to more than £1.5 billion last year, making 2019 one of the strongest years on record, with Asia being key to the success.According to HMRC, the total value of red meat ...
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NewsIoM / WCB annual awards returns to Butchers' Hall
After five years away from Butchers' Hall, due to its refurbishment, the Institute of Meat (IoM) and Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB) Awards returned to its original home to recognise the achievements of some outstanding members of the meat industry.Over a hundred guests gathered in the refurbished Livery Hall to ...
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NewsNFU outlines ‘several issues’ with immigration policy
National Farmers Union (NFU) president, Minette Batters, has said the Government’s new immigration policy, which will see a points-based system introduced in 2021, will make it difficult for farmers and meat processors to recruit skilled workers.NFU president, Minette Batters.The new bill will repeal laws surrounding freedom of movement and will ...
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NewsFSA survey finds decline in levels of AMR bacteria in chicken
A new survey from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) that levels of antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) E. coli and AMR campylobacter fresh chicken on sale in the UK had declined in comparison to previous years.The report suggests that the tighter control on antimicrobial usage in industry might be having a positive impact, ...
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NewsBQP and Tulip celebrate 40th anniversary
BQP, part of the Tulip group, marked its 40th anniversary with a celebration event at the Suffolk Food Hall in Ipswich.L-R: Richard Gooding, grower farms manager at BQP; Paul Arundel, breeding farms manager at BQP; Andrew Saunders, BQP founder and qgriculture director at Tulip Ltd; Howard Revell, production director at ...
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NewsOutrage as company bans food expenses containing meat
The meat industry, together with members of the public, have hit out at a property business following its decision to ban members of its staff from claiming food expenses for products containing meat. The company in question is a property firm, Igloo Regeneration. Adverse reaction to the decision was swift ...
