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NewsIndustry group tackles food fraud through intelligence
On the anniversary of the horsemeat scandal, the Food Industry Intelligence Network (FIIN) reports it has doubled its membership and data pool. The Network aims to use the intelligence it gathers to understand where food fraud risks can be found in the UK food and drink industry.Professor Chris Elliott, FIIN ...
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NewsHCC to give couples free meals to celebrate St. Dwynwen’s Day
In order to promote Welsh meat, Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales and Menter Moch Cymru are offering couples from across Wales a free three-course meal for St. Dwynwen’s Day.Kirstie Jones, market development officer at HCC - Meat Promotion Wales.The event is set to take place at Pitch Cardiff ...
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NewsFibrous casings market to grow steadily
The fibrous casings market is expected to grow by over 4%, double the growth of the overall casings market, according to a report by Fact.MR.Sausages and salami hold the highest share in fibrous casings marketThe surge in growth has been attributed to an increase in processed meat consumption globally, thereby ...
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NewsHCC announces Wales Week London partnership
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has announced a partnership with the Wales Week London / Wales Worldwide initiative.HCC - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) will showcase the best of Welsh food at the Wales Week London / Wales Worldwide initiative.The event, which celebrates and promotes all that is ...
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NewsAvara Foods records £13.7m profit
Avara Foods has published its results to May 2019, with a turnover of £1.1bn and profit for the year of £13.7m.Andy Dawkins, CEO of Avara Foods.In a statement released by Avara, the results come during a year when the new business, a joint venture between Cargill and Faccenda, was ‘focused ...
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NewsBMPA to stage Rethink conference
The BMPA is behind the staging of a major conference and debate in March, Rethink, the sustainable truth about British livestock.Chief executive, Nick Allen said: "Rethink was conceived to navigate the confusing and often contradictory opinions, pseudo-science and genuine science that are currently shaping ordinary people's choices about what they ...
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NewsContinued growth expected for African poultry industry
A report by Rabobank has pointed to continued growth for the African poultry industry, following on from a steady rise in the sector over the last decade.The African poultry market is expected to double by 2027.Following on from the 2016 ‘Time for Africa’ report, Rabobank has revealed that the sub-Saharan ...
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NewsQuality Meat Scotland’s future strategy highlighted to MSPs
Quality Meat Scotland’s future strategy to further support, develop, promote and protect the Scottish red meat industry has been highlighted to MSPs.(L to R): Peter Chapman MSP, Fergus Ewing, cabinet secretary for rural economy and connectivity, Kate Rowell, chair of QMS and Alan Clarke, chief executive of QMS.An event at ...
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News‘Ultimate Haggis’ arrives in Asda stores ahead of Burns Night
A Falkirk-based family butcher has secured an exclusive listing with Asda for its ‘Ultimate Haggis’, which has been developed especially for the upcoming Burns Supper celebrations.Director of Malcom Allan, Gordon Allan, with 'The Ultimate Haggis.'Malcolm Allan butchers has manufactured Scottish meat products since 1954, and one of its latest products, ...
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NewsNew agriculture bill aims to transform British farming
Department for environment, food and rural affairs (DEFRA) secretary, Theresa Villiers, has vowed to ‘transform British farming’ following the release of the new agriculture bill today.Environment secretary, Theresa Villiers, is looking to transform British farming.The landmark legislation aims to ‘properly support’ farmers and allow them to farm more innovatively while ...
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NewsLMC brings balance to Veganuary with advertising campaign
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has relaunched its ‘flavour your life’ campaign to promote the benefits of Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assured (NIFQA) beef and lamb.Industry development manager at LMC, Colin Smith.The adverts are set to air on television and radio during January, with the advert aiming to provide ...
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NewsMeat industry express concerns over Channel 4 documentary
Members of the meat industry say they are ‘deeply concerned’ by Channel 4’s decision to air its latest documentary, ‘How to Steal Pigs and Influence People.’NFU and all UK farmers unions hit out at 'How to Steal Pigs and Influence People.'The documentary features a segment which sees a group of ...
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NewsBritish Game Alliance collaborates with Samworth Brothers
The British Game Alliance (BGA) has announced a series of collaborations with major players in hospitality and catering to bring sustainable and ethically sourced game in order to cater for the rising demand in the UK. Sales of game are on the up in the UK.Game sales in the UK ...
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NewsCalls for Government to help save small abattoirs
Speakers at the Oxford Real Farming Conference have urged the government to do more as small abattoirs continue to go out of business.Small abattoirs still under pressure.With four abattoirs closing down in the last 12 months and with another six said to be on the brink of closing, farmers and ...
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NewsAdditional ‘Meat the Market’ workshops announced
The next in the series of 'Meat the Market' workshops will be held at Scotbeef in Bridge of Allan at the start of next month.Organised by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), the practical ‘Meat the Market’ events, for farmers, will highlight the key factors that need to be considered to ensure ...
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NewsAIMS forces Mitsubishi to back down over Channel 4 documentary
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) has succeeded in getting Mitsubishi to remove its sponsorship from Channel 4’s ‘How to steal pigs and influence people’ documentary.Tony Goodger, a spokesperson for AIMS.The car manufacturer was lambasted on social media from farmers and the meat industry after it was revealed its ...
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NewsQMS relaunches ‘Meat with Integrity’ campaign
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has relaunched its ‘Meat with Integrity’ campaign in a bid to raise awareness of the quality and provenance of the Scottish red meat industry’s animal welfare and sustainability credentials.Hazel McNae; One of the faces from QMS's 'Meat with Integrity' campaign.The campaign, which first launched in July ...
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NewsAIMS calls on Mitsubishi to remove links to TV programme
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) has urged Mitsubishi to remove its links from a programme due to air on Channel 4 next week.A post on twitter responding to Mitsubishi's links to Channel 4's latest documentary.The programme titled ‘How to Steal Pigs and Influence People’ is described as a ...
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NewsCriticism of Channel 4’s ‘Apocalypse Cow’ documentary
Members of the meat industry are criticising Channel 4 for a lack of balance and accuracy when portraying UK farming systems in its ‘Apocalypse Cow’ documentary.‘Apocalypse Cow,’ which was presented by environmental campaigner, George Monbiot, looked at the environmental impact caused by animal grazing and the meat industry as a ...
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NewsPork campaign aims to tap into healthy eating resolutions
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB) ‘love flavour, love pork’ advertising campaign will return to national television next week.Caribbean pork medallions with salsa.The advert, which is set to run from Monday 13th January, will feature a range of healthy and tasty pork dishes, including healthy sweet and sour pork ...
