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NewsHSA recognises Glasgow scientist for work to improve animal welfare
The Humane Slaughter Association (HSA) has announced that Dr Dorothy McKeegan from the University of Glasgow has been awarded the 2019 Humane Slaughter Award for her groundbreaking research into the welfare impacts of controlled atmosphere stunning (CAS) and her outstanding and sustained contribution to protecting animal welfare at slaughter or ...
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NewsNSA welcomes advancement in traceability work
The National Sheep Association (NSA) says it is pleased and encouraged that Defra has now fully approved the funding for a new statutory multi-species livestock traceability service, giving the mandate for the design and delivery of the service to a newly formed company, Livestock Information Ltd, created by AHDB.NSA chief ...
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NewsNew pork programme targets industry skills
A new online training programme has been launched by AHDB for pork, to help expand meat skills and increase knowledge of cuts in the supply chain.AHDB’s master butcher and meat expert, Dick van LeeuwenAHDB say that improving pork handling skills and providing training to increase the variety of cuts used ...
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NewsFrontmatec appoints new CEO
Jens Kristensen has been appointed CEO for the Frontmatec Group. In addition, Mr Kristensen will assume the responsibility of the COO position.Jens Kristensen, new CEO of Frontmatec.Frontmatec is a worldwide supplier of red meat processing systems and the company report that it has grown significantly over recent years, both organically ...
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NewsBrexit deal agreed with EU negotiators
A deal has been agreed on Brexit between EU and UK negotiating teams in time before a meeting of European leaders.UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson: ‘We've got a great new deal that takes back control.’UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted saying: ‘We've got a great new deal that takes back ...
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Importers rewarded for commitment to Scottish red meat industry
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has recognised two importers for their long-term commitment to the Scottish red meat industry.Rauch, a Scotch Beef PGI and Scotch Lamb PGI importer from Germany, and Netherlands-based Scottish beef importer Zandbergen, received the awards from the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Connectivity, Fergus Ewing MSP ...
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NewsPrincess Royal to open the new Butchers’ Hall
The Worshipful Company of Butchers’ (WCB) has confirmed that Past Master, HRH The Princess Royal, will be attending its November Court meeting and Court lunch, when she will unveil a plaque to officially open the newly refurbished Butchers' Hall after an £11.0M refit.Past WCB Master, HRH The Princess Royal will ...
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News‘Business as usual’ at Anuga despite Brexit chaos
According to The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC), the main message communicated at the recent Anuga Food Fair from UK suppliers to their customers outside the UK was ‘business as usual’ despite the on-going Brexit situation.LMC Chief Executive, Ian Stevenson and Chairman, Gerard McGivern, pictured outside the ...
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NewsFarm to fork experience for European food industry insiders
Groups of journalists and importers from Sweden and the Netherlands have experienced Welsh sheep farming for the first time in a Welsh farm to fork experience to learn more about PGI Welsh Lamb.A group of Swedish journalists on a farm visit near Lampeter.A group of food journalists from key Swedish ...
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NewsManchester chef serves hogget to inspire Merseyside
One of Liverpool’s leading chefs has taken up the challenge to inspire cooks across the country to use lesser-used cuts of beef and lamb in dishes.Dominic Grundy at Panoramic 34.Sharing a dish created with hogget lamb, a flavoursome meat produced from a year old sheep, the innovative dish uses shoulder, ...
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NewsScotch Beef back on menu in Japan
Scotch Beef PGI, is back on the menu in Japan for the first time in over 20 years.An order of Scotch Beef PGI, supplied by West Lothian-based processor AK Stoddart’s, reached Japanese shores and its arrival was celebrated at an official showcase event in Japan as part of the Rugby ...
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Nominations open for 2020 IoM and WCB Annual Prizegiving
Nominations have opened for the Institute of Meat (IoM) and Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB) Annual Prizegiving Lunch and Awards, which will take place on Thursday 20th February 2020 at the newly refurbished Butchers Hall, London.[gallery type="slideshow" ids="https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2019/10/IoM-Awards.jpg|The 2019 IoM awards.,https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2019/10/IoM-audience-shot.jpg|IoM audience.,https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2019/10/JWCrans-CMA.jpg|Jack White of Cranswick received his award from HRH ...
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NewsPrime lamb prices remain subdued
Although very similar to 2017, prime lamb prices continue to trail last year’s levels by 8%, according to the latest market analysis by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).The number of lambs slaughtered in the UK between May and the end of August was up nearly 5%, reflecting the effect of weather ...
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NewsDIT visit to identify new export opportunities
New export opportunities for the UK were explored when a team of delegates from the Department for International Trade (DIT) made a special visit to Stoneleigh recently.DIT visit to AHDB.Fifteen members of DIT’s global trade team spent the day at the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) headquarters learning about ...
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NewsObituary: Past WCB Master William John Brewster OBE
Meat Management is sad to record the death of Past Master of the Worshipful Company of Butchers, John Brewster OBE.John was born in Paris on April 17th 1930 to a family involved in the meat industry based at Smithfield Market. His uncle, James A Brewster was Master in 1961.With the ...
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NewsBettcher set to expand
After celebrating its 75th anniversary in August, Bettcher Industries, supplier of cutting and trimming tools for the meat processing industry, is set to expand. Headquartered in Birmingham, Ohio / USA Bettcher’s European business with its head office in Dierikon, Switzerland, is undergoing significant personnel changes.L-R: Gregor Thomalla – Managing Director ...
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NewsAfrican Swine Fever: a global update
While African swine fever continues to devastate pig herds and production in China, the focus is now shifting to other parts of Asia, given recent outbreaks in the Philippines, South Korea, and Timor-Leste, according to the latest African Swine Fever Global Update by RaboResearch.The spread of ASF across Asia is ...
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NewsScotland’s beef and lamb exports top £82 million
The value of beef and lamb exports from Scotland has increased to over £82 million in the past year, according to the results of the annual exporters’ survey conducted by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).QMS chair, Kate Rowell.Speaking at Anuga food and beverage fair in Cologne, Germany, Kate Rowell, chair of ...
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NewsLMC marks 20 years of school cookery demonstrations
Since 1999, the Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) has been helping to educate approximately 100,000 young people by providing beef and lamb cookery demonstrations to post-primary schools across the Province. Back row, from left, Colin Smith, LMC, David Brown, UFU, Joe McDonald, Asda, Harry Hamilton, NIFDA, Brian ...
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NewsNew sheep research centre at Harper Adams university
NSA chief executive, Phil Stocker, recently travelled to Harper Adams in Shropshire to witness the university unveil its new state of the art sheep feeding unit, featuring equipment donated by Asda.NSA at Harper Adams.Showcasing the sheep feeders that will allow research for new feed trials to be undertaken more efficiently, ...
