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NewsChlorinated chicken imports from US not ruled out by Defra secretary Eustice
Defra secretary, George Eustice, said there is a ‘discussion to be had’ on the importing of acid-washed chicken from America as part of a US trade deal, while also refusing to rule out importing chlorinated chicken.Speaking on Sky News over the weekend, Eustice said: “The truth is that it is ...
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NewsHigher welfare chickens hit supermarket shelves
Over 100 companies have signed up to the European Chicken Commitment (ECC) with brands such as Marks & Spencer and Waitrose now selling breeds of chicken which conform to higher welfare standards. The ECC requires companies to switch to a more robust and active breed of chicken and to provide ...
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NewsNutritional standards for school food welcomed by LMC
The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) has welcomed the recently launched consultation from the Department of Education seeking views on a proposed update to nutritional standards for school food in Northern Ireland.Colin Smith, LMC industry development manager.The purpose of the consultation is to allow schools reflect current ...
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NewsScottish Parliament to highlight role of agriculture in tackling climate change
Ahead of a debate in the Scottish Parliament, NFU Scotland has welcomed the opportunity to highlight the positive role that Scotland’s farmers and crofters are playing in tackling climate change.NFU Scotland’s political affairs manager, Clare Slipper.NFU Scotland’s political affairs manager, Clare Slipper said: “Scottish agriculture already has an incredibly positive ...
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NewsImmigration proposals to have ‘crippling effect’ on British food security, says BPC
British Poultry Council (BPC) chief executive, Richard Griffiths, believes the Government’s new immigration proposals which will see a points-based system introduced for migrants looking to enter the UK will have a 'crippling effect..'BPC chief executive Richard Griffiths.The policy is proposed to be introduced from 2021, and migrants will need to ...
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NewsHCC promote Welsh pork with 'Porc from Wales Week'
A week-long campaign by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) and Menter Moch Cymru celebrated Welsh pork with a number of events, including a pop-up tasting session with a three-course pork dinner.Puff Pigs farm near Mountain Ash as part of 'Porc from Wales Week.'The ‘Porc from Wales Week’ ...
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NewsIoM / WCB annual awards returns to Butchers' Hall
After five years away from Butchers' Hall, due to its refurbishment, the Institute of Meat (IoM) and Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB) Awards returned to its original home to recognise the achievements of some outstanding members of the meat industry.Over a hundred guests gathered in the refurbished Livery Hall to ...
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NewsOne of the best years on record for red meat exports
A report from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) found that red meat exports from the UK rose to more than £1.5 billion last year, making 2019 one of the strongest years on record, with Asia being key to the success.According to HMRC, the total value of red meat ...
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NewsBQP and Tulip celebrate 40th anniversary
BQP, part of the Tulip group, marked its 40th anniversary with a celebration event at the Suffolk Food Hall in Ipswich.L-R: Richard Gooding, grower farms manager at BQP; Paul Arundel, breeding farms manager at BQP; Andrew Saunders, BQP founder and qgriculture director at Tulip Ltd; Howard Revell, production director at ...
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NewsFSA survey finds decline in levels of AMR bacteria in chicken
A new survey from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) that levels of antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) E. coli and AMR campylobacter fresh chicken on sale in the UK had declined in comparison to previous years.The report suggests that the tighter control on antimicrobial usage in industry might be having a positive impact, ...
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NewsNFU outlines ‘several issues’ with immigration policy
National Farmers Union (NFU) president, Minette Batters, has said the Government’s new immigration policy, which will see a points-based system introduced in 2021, will make it difficult for farmers and meat processors to recruit skilled workers.NFU president, Minette Batters.The new bill will repeal laws surrounding freedom of movement and will ...
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NewsIndustry backs Meaty March campaign
Members of the industry have shown their support for Meat Management’s Twitter campaign, Meaty March.Follow @MeatyMarch2020 on Twitter today.The campaign was created with the aim of combating the negative narrative surrounding the meat industry by dispelling any misinformation surrounding the industry.Having been up and running for over three weeks, the ...
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NewsOutrage as company bans food expenses containing meat
The meat industry, together with members of the public, have hit out at a property business following its decision to ban members of its staff from claiming food expenses for products containing meat. The company in question is a property firm, Igloo Regeneration. Adverse reaction to the decision was swift ...
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NewsVoting and nominations still open for Meat Management Industry Awards 2020
Voting and product nominations for the Meat Management Industry Awards 2020 still are open, with the deadline of the 5th March fast approaching.Entry is completely free, and you can nominate as many products as you like - the only criteria is that they must be manufactured in the British Isles. ...
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NewsIndustry supports FDSC report findings for productivity in agriculture
Defra secretary, George Eustice and National Farmers Union (NFU) president, Minette Batters, have backed a report published by the Food and Drink Sector Council (FDSC) which urges the industry and the Government to use new technology to help transform British farming.Defra secretary, George Eustice and NFU president, Minette Batters.The report ...
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NewsGreat British Beef Week marks a decade of celebrating quality beef
The Ladies in Beef (LIB) organisation will be celebrating a decade of quality beef with Great British Beef Week, which runs from 23rd to 30th April.2020 GBBW ambassadors, Celia and Kirsty Gay.This year’s Great British Beef Week aims to shine a spotlight on the high quality British beef on offer ...
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NewsImport standards concerns presented to public bill committee
The Scottish red meat industry, including Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) chief executive, Alan Clarke, voiced its concerns over the safeguarding of Scottish farming standards in any future trade deals.QMS chief executive Alan Clarke.The industry had an opportunity to express its concerns relating to the UK Government’s Agriculture Bill during an ...
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NewsYoung hill farmer features in £250,000 HCC campaign
A young farmer from the Ceiriog valley in Wales is starring in a nationwide campaign promoting PGI Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef.Caryl Hughes filming HCC's new adverts on her farm in the Ceiriog valleyCaryl Hughes, who farms in partnership with her family near Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, features in Hybu Cig ...
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NewsCranswick purchases Yorkshire pig farm
Cranswick PLC has announced the acquisition of Yorkshire based Buckle family’s pig farming and rearing operation.The company also purchased the Buckle’s 50 per cent share of the White Rose Farms Limited pig production joint venture set up by Cranswick and the Buckle family in 2018.This is the second investment from ...
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NewsTulip to lose more than 120 jobs at Bodmin site but factory will stay open
Tulip Ltd has confirmed that a recovery plan for its manufacturing site in Bodmin has been agreed but says more than 120 jobs will be cut.Tulip's Bodmin site in Cornwall.The agreement follows extensive discussions with site management, employee representatives and customers and will involve several ‘operational adjustments.’In October, Tulip revealed ...
