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  • Claire Donoghue OSI Europes Operations Director and Head of Sustainability
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    New chair of the European Roundtable for Beef Sustainability announced

    2020-08-16T00:00:00Z

    OSI Europe’s operations director and head of sustainability, Claire Donoghue, has been named board chair of the European Roundtable for Beef Sustainability (ERBS).Claire Donoghue, board chair of the European Roundtable for Beef Sustainability (ERBS)In her new role, Donoghue will oversee the continued development of the sustainability platform, which launched in ...

  • Kate Rowell
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    QMS begins search for ‘Make it’ campaign ambassadors

    2020-08-14T00:00:00Z

    Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is encouraging farmers, butchers, auctioneers, hauliers, processors, chefs and red meat industry professionals to become ambassadors of the ‘Make it’ campaign.Kate Rowell, Quality Meat Scotland chair.The ambassadors will play a leading role in promoting the Scotch brands, such as Scotch Beef PGI, Scotch Lamb PGI and ...

  • Derek Berry
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    Derek Berry: a man who gave back to the industry he loved

    2020-08-13T00:00:00Z

    Derek Berry, who carved a successful career across the meat industry, passed away last weekend, but clearly left a lasting impression.With a career that included Weddel Swift, Towers Thompson and J. F. Edwards & Son, Berry was a man with a wealth of knowledge and expertise, matched by his enthusiasm, ...

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    McDonald’s suing former CEO

    2020-08-12T00:00:00Z

    McDonald’s is suing its former chief executive, British-born, Steve Easterbrook, for allegedly lying to the fast-food chain about sexual relationships with a number of members of staff.The company is attempting to recover Easterbrook’s’ £35 million pay off after he was fired last November for having a consensual relationship with an ...

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    Warm welcome to news of first online Meat Management Industry Awards

    2020-08-12T00:00:00Z

    The announcement that the Meat Management Industry Awards 2020 will be presented in an online format for the first time has been well received by partners of the initiative and members of the wider industry.Winners of the 2020 Meat Management Industry Awards will be announced online on September 8th.The ceremony ...

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    New research could extend shelf life of red meat

    2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

    The results of a joint study between the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) and Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) suggest that the current recommended ten-day shelf life for chilled red meat can be safely extended well beyond the current FSA guidance.The study sought to replicate the conditions and temperature that ...

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    BGA partners with Mac & Wild to launch cooking kits

    2020-08-10T00:00:00Z

    The British Game Alliance (BGA) has partnered with London-based Scottish restaurant and butcher Mac & Wild to create Grouse Cooking Kits.Each cooking kit will include a brace of grouse, sourced from BGA registered processor Ardgay Game in Scotland, to celebrate the Scottish heritage of the bird in harmony with Mac ...

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    Lamb prices buck seasonal averages

    2020-08-10T00:00:00Z

    This summer has been ‘extraordinary’ for producers selling early-finishing new season lambs, with prices holding up at a time when they would traditionally slide, according to the latest market commentary from Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Ian MacDonald, senior economics analyst with QMS.Having averaged 5-10% higher than last year through May and ...

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    QMS farmer encourages consumers to opt for Scotch Lamb

    2020-08-07T00:00:00Z

    Farmers have an important role to play in encouraging consumers to view Scotch Lamb PGI as a shopping essential and to help promote it as a quick and easy ingredient to cook, according to Fife sheep farmer and Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) board member, George Milne.QMS board member, George Milne.Milne ...

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    Online sales of fresh meat, fish and poultry up by 99%

    2020-08-06T00:00:00Z

    In the four weeks to the 12th July, online sales of fresh meat, fish and poultry doubled year on year to £190 million, according to the latest market data from Kantar.Fresh lamb was the most popular choice during this period, whereas steaks, roasts, chops and mince all attracted more shoppers ...

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    SFT expresses concerns over Government trade deals

    2020-08-05T00:00:00Z

    The Sustainable Food Trust (SFT) has issued concerns with Government over the possibility of it allowing cheap food to be imported in order to facilitate new trade deals after the transition period.Patrick Holden, chief executive of the Sustainable Food Trust.The SFT says this could undermine the viability of many family ...

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    Tulip unveils plans to reopen Bromborough site

    2020-08-05T00:00:00Z

    Tulip Ltd has revealed that plans to reopen its Bromborough site will be supported by a £15 million investment into its facilities, as well as a recruitment drive which will create over 120 jobs.Andrew Cracknell, CEO of Tulip Ltd.Production at the Merseyside plant begins later this month and the investment ...

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    Beef export deal with Japan secured by AK Stoddart

    2020-08-05T00:00:00Z

    UK food processing company, AK Stoddart, has secured a contract for its beef from Japan worth an estimated £1 million.AK Stoddart managing director, Grant Moir.AK Stoddart says the deal will help the company reach its target of growing exports as the reputation of Scotch Beef PGI across the world continues ...

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    AHDB campaign highlights health benefits of pork

    2020-08-04T00:00:00Z

    Over 90% of people who saw the latest Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) promotional campaign said it showed pork as a healthy food choice, according to new figures.An infographic used as part of AHDB's 'Mix Up Your Midweek' campaign.The ‘Mix Up Your Midweek’ campaign reached 26.3 million homes (94%) ...

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    HCC kicks off new PGI campaign with Lamb Day

    2020-08-03T00:00:00Z

    Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) marked the start of a new PGI Welsh Lamb campaign by encouraging consumers to try a number of different recipes and cuisines at home as part of Lamb Day.Starting on the 1st August with Lamb Day, an annual event which marks the ...

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    Strong increase in retail beef sales

    2020-08-03T00:00:00Z

    During the 12 weeks ending 12th July 2020, retail sales of primary beef in the UK were valued at £526.8 million, according to the Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland’s (LMC).Referencing data from Kantar, the total value of consumer spend on beef was up 23.8% from £401.1 million in ...

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    Trio of butchers secure diamond status at Scottish Craft Butchers Awards 2020

    2020-08-03T00:00:00Z

    Boghall Butchers in West Lothian, Marzipan's Meats in Tayport and Thomas Burns & Son in Boness have each secured a Diamond Award in the Scottish Craft Butchers Awards 2020.Paul Boyle, owner of Boghall Butchers in Bathgate with his Scottish Craft Butchers Diamond Award.Awards veteran Paul Boyle of Boghall Butchers said: ...

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    Post-lockdown sales boost for suppliers

    2020-07-31T00:00:00Z

    New research has revealed Scots’ love of local produce grew during lockdown, with over three quarters (79%) of respondents agreeing that it is important to continue to support local suppliers as restrictions ease. Carried out by Censuswide on behalf of Scotch Lamb PGI, the research also highlighted that nearly two ...

  • Gordon King
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    Scottish meat industry apprenticeships back up and running

    2020-07-31T00:00:00Z

    The retail and wholesale meat industry in Scotland has an added benefit with the modern apprentice programmes returning after lockdown.Scottish Federation of Meat Traders Association executive manager, Gordon King.Apprentice assessments came to a standstill across the country as travel to visit plants and shops became impossible for anyone who did ...

  • Niall Browne Chief Executive Charlie Coakley Environmental Sustainability Manager
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    Dawn Meats takes full control of UK joint venture

    2020-07-30T00:00:00Z

    Following the announcement of Jim Dobson’s retirement, Dawn Meats will take full control of the Dunbia business that was jointly established in 2017, after the merger of their combined operations.Niall Browne, CEO of Dawn Meats on Jim Dobson: "Jim is a legend within our industry and we are proud to ...