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NewsLincolnshire Game to only collect from BGA Shoot members from next season
BGA approved game processor, Lincolnshire Game, has announced it will only be collecting game birds from BGA member shoots next season.Lincolnshire Game is the UK’s largest game processor with contracts supermarkets, pubs, restaurants and overseas markets. This decision has been made in order to meet the expectations from their customers ...
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NewsIndustry anger at 'Meat-Free March' campaign launched by Macmillan
Macmillan Cancer Support has come in for fierce criticism from the meat industry after launching a campaign encouraging people to give up meat during March.The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) commented on Twitter: “Totally disgraceful. They seem happy to rot the nation's teeth with sugar laden treats during Macmillan ...
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NewsButcher adopts new technology thanks to Made Smarter programme
Cranstons Quality Butchers in Eden is the latest manufacturer to adopt industrial digital technologies designed to boost their growth and productivity as a result of funding through the ‘Made Smarter’ programme.Donna Edwards, programme director of Made Smarte.The business, which processes and distributes meat across the UK, is among 62 businesses ...
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NewsNFU to lead food standards rally in Westminster
Hundreds of farmers from across the country will gather in London on March 25th to join the National Farmers Union (NFU) in a rallying call to Government, urging them to insist that any future UK trade policies will not compromise the standards of British farming and that any imported food ...
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NewsMeat industry welcomes MAC report but says more must be done
Members of the meat industry, including the British Poultry Council, have responded to the Migration Advisory Committee’s latest report by saying more must be done to ensure British food remains affordable and accessible.The latest MAC report recommends dropping the salary threshold for skilled workers from outside the EU to £25,600.The ...
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NewsEntries open for Scotch Brand Product of the year award
The Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2020 will look to choose the best product using Scotch Beef PGI, Scotch Lamb PGI or Specially Selected Pork on the 21st May 2020.Sponsored by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), the Scotch Brand Product of the Year category aims to recognise the work of ...
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NewsCo-op reduces nitrites across all own-label bacon range
The Co-op is to reduce the amount of nitrites used in its own-label British bacon range by 60 per cent – a first for any retailer in the UK.Nitrites are added to cure bacon.Nitrites, a type of preservative which are used to cure bacon, will be reduced across 24 British ...
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NewsStore cattle market starts 2020 on firm footing, says QMS
Producer prices for prime cattle have started 2020 lacking direction as they did in early 2019, according to the latest market commentary from Quality Meat Scotland (QMS). Stuart Ashworth, director of economics services with Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), .Stuart Ashworth, director of economics services with Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), said: ...
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NewsNew look QMS standards launched
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has revamped its cattle & sheep assurance standards with the aim of making them more user friendly.The new standards will consist of simple, easy to read content that clearly explains each standard and its importance. The standards behind the six QMS quality assurance schemes – which ...
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NewsAre meat eaters being ‘shamed’?
According to stories carried in a number of newspapers, including The Sun and The Express, meat eaters are being ‘shamed’ for their dietary sources including bacon, sausages and burgers.The reports indicated that a campaign called ‘Your Plate, Your Choice’ has apparently conducted a study of 2,000 adults and found that ...
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NewsQMS ‘Meat the Future’ conference to focus on future opportunities for red meat
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) will hold a conference on February 25th which will look at how the supply chain can work together to support, develop, promote and protect the Scottish red meat industry now and in the future.Alan Clarke, chief executive of Quality Meat Scotland.Attendees will hear from Fergus Ewing, ...
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NewsLatest Kantar figures highlight challenging Christmas for meat and poultry
Fresh meat and poultry sales suffered year on year deficits in the 12 weeks to December 29th, according to latest figures from Kantar.The report highlights significant drops for red meat, with year on year sales for beef falling by 3%, 3.9% for lamb and 4% for pork.Poultry sales also suffered, ...
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NewsGrowth predicted for European pork market in 2020
Following an estimated decline in 2019, EU pork production is expected to increase by 1% in 2020, according to a report by Rabobank.African swine fever (ASF) will continue to impact the global pork market in 2020.The report references high prices and strong export demand will allow the production of EU ...
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NewsHCC highlight factors behind bumper 2019 for lamb and beef production
Market analysis by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has revealed that lamb and beef production increased throughout the UK in 2019.HCC data analyst, Glesni Phillips.The analysis shows that total UK sheepmeat production in 2019 stood at 307,500 tonnes, 6.4% higher than last year, due to a 3% ...
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NewsResponding to CCC report AHDB says other proteins would need to supplement our diets
In its response to the Climate Change Committee's (CCC) latest report, AHDB has suggested that diets would need to be supplemented by other proteins if consumers are to reduce their meat and dairy intake by 20% per person.Dr Jonathan Foot, head of environment at AHDB, responded to the CCC's latest ...
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NewsABP’s by-product division acquires John Pointon and Sons protein business
ABP’s by-product division, Advanced Proteins, has announced the acquisition of the John Pointon and Sons animal by-products and proteins business.John Pointon and Sons 80-acre site in Staffordshire.John Pointon and Sons is the largest single site by-product and pet food ingredient supplier in the UK with a capacity of 400,000 metric ...
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NewsCCC report advises meat and dairy consumption reduced by 20% per person
The Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) report says that to meet the UK’s commitment to becoming a Net Zero economy by 2050 requires a transformation in land use across the UK. It also recommends, within its main objectives that the consumption of beef, lamb and dairy is reduced by at least ...
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NewsWelsh lamb in new research programme
Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is leading a five-year red meat development programme to assess, develop and enhance the quality of Welsh lamb.Nearly 2000 UK consumers will be used to help ensure the quality of Welsh lamb.Nearly 2,000 UK consumers will be used to ensure PGI Welsh ...
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NewsNorthern Ireland set to scrap food craft apprenticeships
The Food and Drink Training and Education Council (FTC) says it is concerned by Northern Ireland's proposed plans to scrap specific apprenticeships for butchers, brewers, bakers and fishmongers and replace them with a single, cluster qualification. The organisation told Meat Management it sees the move as a very regressive step. ...
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NewsTulip Ltd use Apprenticeship Levy fund to invest in Coalville community
Tulip Ltd has unveiled plans to use over £40,000 of its Apprenticeship Levy to invest in the local community in Coalville, becoming one of the first food manufactures to reinvest the funds.Rachel Baldwin, vice president of human resources at Tulip.Tulip, a foodservice manufacturer, has been operating from its Coalville site ...
