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NewsBrexit and the meat industry: What happens now?
With the UK calling to an end its 47 year membership of the European Union, Meat Management explores what Brexit really means for the meat industry.Over the past few weeks, a number of organisations and key figures have spoken out on the major topics surrounding Brexit and the meat industry.Standards ...
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NewsIshida announces the passing of former president Ryuichi Ishida
Ishida Co Ltd has announced the death of honorary chairman, Ryuichi Ishida. Ishida, who was also the former president of the company, passed away after a short illness on the 18th January.As the fourth generation of the Ishida family to lead the company, he joined the business in 1960 and ...
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NewsNew funding supports Welsh agricultural infrastructure
Half a million pounds of new funding has been announced to support digital infrastructure investments by eligible livestock auction markets, collection centres and abattoirs in Wales.The funding, which will be made available to small and medium-sized businesses and administered through Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has been ...
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NewsIndustry calls on Government to maintain standards post-Brexit
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is one of many farming organisations and environmental and wildlife groups to have called on the Government to ensure it maintains high standards for animal welfare, environmental, and food safety following the UK’s exit from the European Union.National Sheep Association chief executive, Phil Stocker.Groups, such ...
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NewsRevamped Q Guild Smithfield ‘Star’ Awards return to Butchers’ Hall
The Q Guild Butchers product awards have been restyled as the Smithfield ‘Star’ Awards, with new product categories added and a welcome return to the ancestral home of the nation’s meat men and women – the fully refurbished Butchers’ Hall in London.The 2019 Q Guild Smithfield Awards winners.A total of ...
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NewsMeaty March platform launched
A 'Meaty March’ Twitter campaign has been created as a platform dedicated to combating disinformation surrounding the meat industry.Support Meat Management's Meaty March campaign on Twitter.The new social media campaign also encourages readers and members of the meat industry to share positive messages and to hold any misrepresentations of the ...
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NewsHCC points to global factors shaping Welsh meat market
African Swine Fever in China is having a knock-on effect on the pork and other red meat sectors right across the world, including in Wales, according to market analysis by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).The impact of the pig virus has seen 50% of China’s pork production ...
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NewsEville & Jones wins FSA Official Controls contract
The contract for Official Controls delivery in approved meat and dairy establishments in England and Wales will be delivered by Eville and Jones Ltd, on behalf of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) from 30th March 2020.Dr Colin Sullivan of the FSA: “We are confident that our choice of supplier will ...
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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, ...
