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NewsAvara Foods announces proposals to close its duck business
Avara Foods is currently considering closing its duck business, Cherry Valley Foods, following a significant drop in sales and foodservice closures during the coronavirus pandemic.The business, currently operating out of Caistor in Lincolnshire, is now set to enter a consultation period to determine the next steps and timescales.Cherry Valley Foods ...
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NewsDevenish signs £30m agreement with Jamaican poultry firm
Belfast-headquartered agri technology company Devenish has agreed a 10-year research and development and supply agreement worth £30m with Jamaican poultry producer Caribbean Broilers (CB). Devenish CEO Richard Kennedy (left) and CB Group CEO Mark Haskins.Devenish’s science and innovation creates sustainable food production systems by optimising nutrient flows within the animal ...
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NewsHolland’s Pies launches free ‘Pie-solation’ delivery service
Lancashire baker Holland’s Pies has launched its first ever free home delivery service following unprecedented customer demand since Government lockdown measures began.Available in selected areas across Lancashire initially, pie fans will be able to place a minimum order of a dozen pies and puds from the baker’s core range: Meat ...
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NewsRed Tractor pioneers streamed audits to safeguard UK farming’s supply chain
Red Tractor is preparing to roll-out live streamed farm audits to enable new applicants to be assessed and current members to retain their status throughout the coronavirus pandemic.All physical assessments were halted last month, in accordance with Government advice on social distancing and non-essential travel. But the UK’s largest food ...
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NewsTrump orders US meat processing plants to stay open
US president Donald Trump has ordered meat processing facilities to remain open in order to protect the country’s supply of meat during the Covid-19 crisis.As part of a new Defense Production Act, the move looks to ensure that Americans have a reliable supply of products like beef, pork, and poultry, ...
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NewsMcDonald’s tests reopening of UK branch
McDonald’s has announced that it is testing the possible reopening of a branch in the UK, just over a month after it said it would be closing all of its sites in the UK and Ireland.The moves come after other fast-food chains, such as Burger King, KFC and Pret A ...
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NewsLevy boards pitch in with beef campaign to aid carcase balance
A major £1.2 million national consumer campaign encouraging consumers to “Make It” with beef is being launched by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC).Running for 12 weeks with TV, video on demand, radio and social media, the campaign aims to inspire ...
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NewsChampion urges butchers to enter WorldSkills UK Competition
With just one week to go to enter the 2020 Butchery WorldSkills UK Competition, last year’s gold medallist, Stefan Rice, has been explaining why butchers should enter and compete.Stefan Rice came out on top at last years WorldSkills UK LIVE butchery competition.Stefan Rice, 36, triumphed in last year’s competition final ...
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NewsLockdown learning boosts meat industry expertise
New students signing up to Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB) award-winning Meat Education Programme (MEP) has increased by 50 per cent since Government restrictions began.As well as an increase in the number of students signing up for the course, pass rates have also increased by 10 per cent.A Passion ...
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NewsQuality Meat Scotland launches new podcast series
The pace of change in the red meat sector has never been faster during the current Covid-19 outbreak, prompting Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) to launch a series of six weekly podcasts hosted by broadcaster, Mark Stephen.Bruce McConachie, head of industry development with Quality Meat Scotland.Spanning topics including market trends, brand ...
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NewsEU support scheme could harm meat prices
The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) has said that prices of premium cuts like steak will suffer if agri-food businesses follow the advice of EU private storage proposals.The European Commission has proposed additional measures to support the agri-food sectors worst affected by the Covid-19 crisis, which are ...
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NewsLocal supply chain working to keep food on tables during crisis
Visitors to Skipton Auction Mart have said that live auction systems are vital for keeping families fed during the current pandemic, with weekly primestock sales ensuring the continued supply of locally produced beef and lamb.The Critchley family, who farm in Hutton, near Preston, are regular visitors to Skipton Auction Mart.The ...
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NewsAssistant clerk to Butchers’ livery retires
Geraldine Cavener, assistant clerk to the Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB) retired recently after 15 years service with the livery.Geraldine Cavener retires after 15 years as assistant clerk to the WCB.She joined the Livery in March 2003, as assistant to the Clerk replacing the much admired Lindsey Jones.Since then she ...
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NewsNFU hits out at retailers for lack of British beef
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has criticised supermarkets for a lack of British beef products on their shelves and failing to honour their commitment to sourcing British beef.In a statement, the NFU said: “It is inexcusable to see some of the country’s biggest retailers failing to honour their commitment to ...
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NewsWelsh chef celebrates Great British Beef Week with ‘pimp your steak’ challenge
Welsh BBQ chef Chris Roberts is calling on the public and other celebrities to ‘pimp-up’ their steak sandwiches to support Welsh farmers during Great British Beef Week.Welsh BBQ chef, Chris Roberts, has set his challenge with HCC - Meat Promotion Wales to celebrate Great British Beef Week.To mark the start ...
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NewsSupermarkets respond to criticism over imported beef
A number of supermarkets have responded to criticism from Northern Ireland’s Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs after it called for retailers to support local beef farmers during the Covid-19 crisis.The call comes after it was revealed that ABP Food Group, which supplies beef for Asda and Sainsbury’s, had ...
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NewsCovid-19 business loans must do more for industry
The Government’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan (CBIL) scheme is unsuited to many businesses in the food industry and can do more to help those struggling as a result of the pandemic, according to National Farmers Union (NFU) deputy president, Stuart Roberts.NFU deputy president, Stuart Roberts.The scheme was developed by the ...
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NewsBeef market concerns intensify
The beef industry remains under continued pressure, particularly the cull cow market, from the near-complete closure of the foodservice industry in the UK and Europe, according to the latest market analysis from Hybu Cig Cymru- Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).John Richards, industry development and relations manager at HCC.The ceasing of trade ...
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NewsAHDB calls on industry to push pulled pork
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is calling on farmers and industry to push pulled pork as part of a new £100,000 consumer campaign.Running for six weeks from the 22nd April, ‘Make it Pulled Pork’ aims to get the nation to opt for pulled pork and recreate a favourite ...
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NewsBeef and sheep emissions overstated
Following a comprehensive study, AgResearch the New Zealand’s national agriculture research agency has developed a more accurate calculation of the nitrous oxide emissions of sheep, beef and dairy production which shows that nitrous oxide emissions are two-thirds and one third lower respectively than previously thought.This would mean that sheep total ...
