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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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NewsImpact of Covid-19 on the beef market is a concern for all says SAMW
“At least 15% of our pre-Covid normal sales outlets for beef has ‘vanished’ due to the closure of hotels and restaurants, with sales to other catering and event outlets also being closed off for the time being,” said Martin Morgan, executive manager of the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW). ...
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NewsMeat Awards on track after successful judging
YPL Exhibitions & Events, the organisers of the annual Meat Management Industry Awards, have reassured participants that it is ‘business as usual’ for the dinner and ceremony this year.Previous Meat Management Industry Awards ceremonies have attracted up to 500 guests.Editor of Meat Management magazine Pam Brook commented: “ As we ...
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NewsIndustry consultation for views on AHDB calls for changes to levy board structure
The request for views from industry on the Agriculture and Horticultural Development Board has now been published by Government and calls for an overhaul of the current structures of the levy body and a reform of its governance so that it can operate in a more modern and effective way.Jane ...
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NewsMike Sheldon reappointed AHDB pork chairman
UK Ministers have reappointed Mike Sheldon as chairman of AHDB’s pork sector board for a second consecutive term.Mike Sheldon.As part of his role, Mike will continue to be a member of the main AHDB Board for another two years, ending 9 April 2022.Mike said: “As the pig industry in the ...
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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 ...
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NewsRecord month for meat, fish and poultry as Covid-19 impacts shopper behaviour
A record month for the grocery market has seen uplifts in the amount of meat, fish and poultry purchased over the last 12 weeks, according to the latest market data from Kantar.Some £10.8billion of grocery sales were recorded in the last four weeks, eclipsing even the peak seen at Christmas. ...
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NewsQMS promotes ‘Make it’ TV campaign
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) will be showcasing Scotch Beef PGI, Scotch Lamb PGI and Specially Selected Pork as part of its ‘Make It’ TV campaign.A 12-week partnership with STV will include four short infomercials featuring ‘Make It’ style recipe inspiration and kitchen tips and hacks. Two of these will be ...
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NewsNew appointments to HCC Board
Lesley Griffiths, the Welsh Government Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs, has announced the appointment of four new non-executive directors to the board of Welsh red meat levy body Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths.The four new board members ...
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NewsMarket challenges continue with lockdown extension, says QMS
With lockdown restrictions in the UK set to continue for at least another three weeks as the coronavirus outbreak is tackled, the challenges of the red meat supply chain become a little more certain in the short-term, according to the latest market commentary by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Stuart Ashworth, director ...
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NewsPublic sector caterers aim to cut meat by 20%
A commitment to cut meat on menus by up to 20% across UK schools, hospitals, universities, and care homes in the UK has been announced by public sector caterers. The move is in line with the Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) report published in January which advised that meat and dairy ...
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NewsCDC assessing plans to re-open Smithfield Sioux Falls plant
The Smithfield Sioux Falls, SD pork processing facility in the United States is being assessed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with plans to re-open the plant, despite it being the biggest single source of Covid-19 cases in the US. Kenneth M. Sullivan, president and chief executive ...
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NewsConsumers urged to learn with Scottish chefs during lockdown
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is encouraging consumers to use their extra time with family to cook nutritious meals through virtual cookery lessons, while also being encouraged to buy meat locally to support the butchers, farmers and retailers.Scotland national chef Gary Maclean will be hosting virtual cooking classes during lockdown.The lessons ...
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NewsQMS launches new website for consumers
A new website, with recipe inspiration aimed at consumers during lockdown, has been launched by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).The Scotch Kitchen website, www.scotchkitchen.com has been completely redesigned to provide a higher level of user functionality and experience.As well as over 100 recipes and tips on cooking Scotch Beef PGI, Scotch ...
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NewsBeef + Lamb New Zealand and the Meat Industry Association assess NZ processing capacity
In light of the ongoing impact of the coronavirus, Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s (B+L NZ) Economic Service in conjunction with the Meat Industry Association (MIA) and processors has assessed processing capacity across the country and the potential impact on waiting times for farmers.Its key findings were:The Covid-19 meat processing ...
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NewsTop vet asks Prime Minister to rethink plans to stop key workers accessing UK jobs
In an emotional appeal a leading vet has called on Boris Johnson not to proceed with plans to heavily restrict access to the UK labour market for so-called 'lower-skilled' overseas workers. The Government plans would also have a profound impact on those working in the meat processing industry when the ...
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NewsASA bans Burger King’s Rebel Whopper ads over false vegan claims
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned Burger King from advertising its Rebel Whopper burger as vegan friendly after it was found that it is cooked alongside other meat products and contains eggs. Image: Burger King UK.The ASA received ten complaints which claimed the burger is not suitable for ...
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NewsLMC asks consumers to support local farm quality assured beef and lamb
Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) chief executive Ian Stevenson believes that consumers in countries around the world are waking up to the reality that sustainable farming and food chains must be maintained. LMC chief executive, Ian Stevenson.Stevenson said: “Without farmers, the rest of the food chain just ...
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NewsFSA meets with industry to keep up virus effort
Food Standards Scotland, the Food Standards Agency and leaders of the UK’s meat industry held a meeting to keep track of its responses to the challenges created by the Covid-19 pandemic.Following the meeting, the food standards organisations co-signed a letter with a number of trade bodies, which read: “The coronavirus ...
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NewsHCC responds to Covid-19 challenges
The near complete closure of the multi-billion-pound eating out sector at home and abroad due to the coronavirus pandemic has caused major instability in market prices, according to Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).HCC is responding to the crisis by targeting activity in the domestic market to robustly ...
