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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, ...
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NewsGrowth predicted for European pork market in 2020
Following an estimated decline in 2019, EU pork production is expected to increase by 1% in 2020, according to a report by Rabobank.African swine fever (ASF) will continue to impact the global pork market in 2020.The report references high prices and strong export demand will allow the production of EU ...
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NewsHCC highlight factors behind bumper 2019 for lamb and beef production
Market analysis by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has revealed that lamb and beef production increased throughout the UK in 2019.HCC data analyst, Glesni Phillips.The analysis shows that total UK sheepmeat production in 2019 stood at 307,500 tonnes, 6.4% higher than last year, due to a 3% ...
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NewsResponding to CCC report AHDB says other proteins would need to supplement our diets
In its response to the Climate Change Committee's (CCC) latest report, AHDB has suggested that diets would need to be supplemented by other proteins if consumers are to reduce their meat and dairy intake by 20% per person.Dr Jonathan Foot, head of environment at AHDB, responded to the CCC's latest ...
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NewsABP’s by-product division acquires John Pointon and Sons protein business
ABP’s by-product division, Advanced Proteins, has announced the acquisition of the John Pointon and Sons animal by-products and proteins business.John Pointon and Sons 80-acre site in Staffordshire.John Pointon and Sons is the largest single site by-product and pet food ingredient supplier in the UK with a capacity of 400,000 metric ...
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NewsCCC report advises meat and dairy consumption reduced by 20% per person
The Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) report says that to meet the UK’s commitment to becoming a Net Zero economy by 2050 requires a transformation in land use across the UK. It also recommends, within its main objectives that the consumption of beef, lamb and dairy is reduced by at least ...
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NewsWelsh lamb in new research programme
Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is leading a five-year red meat development programme to assess, develop and enhance the quality of Welsh lamb.Nearly 2000 UK consumers will be used to help ensure the quality of Welsh lamb.Nearly 2,000 UK consumers will be used to ensure PGI Welsh ...
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NewsNorthern Ireland set to scrap food craft apprenticeships
The Food and Drink Training and Education Council (FTC) says it is concerned by Northern Ireland's proposed plans to scrap specific apprenticeships for butchers, brewers, bakers and fishmongers and replace them with a single, cluster qualification. The organisation told Meat Management it sees the move as a very regressive step. ...
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NewsTulip Ltd use Apprenticeship Levy fund to invest in Coalville community
Tulip Ltd has unveiled plans to use over £40,000 of its Apprenticeship Levy to invest in the local community in Coalville, becoming one of the first food manufactures to reinvest the funds.Rachel Baldwin, vice president of human resources at Tulip.Tulip, a foodservice manufacturer, has been operating from its Coalville site ...
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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, ...
