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NewsNPA launches 2019 general election manifesto
The next Government must ensure the UK’s ability to produce high quality pork products is not fatally undermined by double standards in our post-Brexit trading arrangements.Speaking about ASF, NPA chief executive, Zoe Davies: “We have been disappointed so far with the lack of rigour shown by the border authorities to ...
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NewsScotch Lamb Surf ‘n’ Turf Chef of the Year crowned
An Edinburgh chef has impressed the judges and taken home the winning title at this year’s ‘Scotch Lamb Surf ‘n’ Turf Chef of the Year’ competition.Craig Gibb is Scotch Lamb Surf ‘n’ Turf Chef of the Year.Battling it out against tough competition from top chefs at some of Scotland’s most ...
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NewsGame on for British Game Week
November 25th to December 1st is Great British Game Week. In its sixth year, organisers say it promises to be the biggest Game Week yet, championing the wild game meat that Britain has to offer.British Game Week will promote all types of game including quail, pictured above.Great British Game Week ...
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NewsDawn Meats is first food processor to achieve BWR Mark across all Irish plants
Dawn Meats has become the first food processor to achieve the Business Working Responsibly (BWR) Mark across all of its plants in Ireland.Dawn Meats has become the first food processor to achieve the Business Working Responsibly (BWR) Mark across all of its plants in Ireland. Pictured accepting the Mark at ...
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NewsWinners of 2019 Women In Meat Industry Awards revealed
The winners of the 2019 Women In Meat Industry Awards have been honoured at a black tie dinner and awards ceremony at the five star Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington, London.The winners of the 2019 Women in Meat Industry Awards with co-presenter Katie Derham.Broadcaster and radio presenter, Katie Derham, presented ...
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NewsHCC launches multimedia campaign around sustainability
A new, £250,000 multi-media marketing and communications campaign to promote the positive environmental story behind the production of Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef was launched by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) chairman, Kevin Roberts, at the organisation’s Annual Conference.HCC chairman, Kevin Roberts.Kevin Roberts said: “We’ll make consumers ...
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NewsButchers’ Hall marks its first Livery dinner with red carpet glamour
The Worshipful Company of Butchers held its Première Dinner at Butchers’ Hall on Friday 8th November, to mark the first formal black-tie event to take place there after its extensive refurbishment.The Master of the WCB, Tim Dumenil (right) and Raymond Blanc are presented with the 'Demi Baron' of Butchers’ Hall ...
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Six of the best in final line-up for UK’s most skilful butcher
Six butchers from Wales, England and Northern Ireland have secured coveted places at this year’s final of the Butchery WorldSkills UK Competition.[gallery type="slideshow" ids="https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2019/11/Liam-Lewis-competing.jpg|Liam Lewis in action in the regional heats.,https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2019/11/Codie-Jo-Carr-presentation.jpg|Codie-Jo Carr receives her certificate from judges Roger Kelsey (left) and Viv Harvey in the regional heat.,https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2019/11/Craig-Holly.jpg|Chef Craig Holly at ...
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NewsHSA invites applications for scholarships
The Humane Slaughter Association (HSA) is inviting applications for this year’s Dorothy Sidley Memorial Scholarships.The scholarships were established in 1986 as a memorial to the late Miss Dorothy Sidley, HSA general secretary for 48 years. They provide funding to enable students or trainees in the industry to carry out a ...
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NewsNew venue for MM Meat Industry Awards 2020
The biggest Awards event serving the UK meat industry is to get a face lift in 2020. The Meat Management Industry Awards Ceremony and Dinner is to move to the Vox, located within Resorts World, adjacent to the NEC in Birmingham, with the ceremony taking place on July 2nd.[gallery type="slideshow" ...
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News10 animal welfare challenges for new UK government revealed by RSPCA
The RSPCA has issued a ten-point challenge to the future incoming Westminster government featuring goals to improve animal including farm animals.As well as new and improved laws stopping live animal exports and non-stun slaughter and ending Breed Specific legislation, the RSPCA’s proposals include initiatives to protect farmers’ livelihoods and farm ...
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NewsTV celebrity fronts red meat campaign for mid-week meals
Spencer Matthers, 2018 Celebrity Masterchef runner up and reality TV star is backing a campaign concerning the value of lean red meat in a healthy and balanced diet. Spencer Matthews.Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) and Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) are all ...
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NewsMeat industry facing ‘Brexit Fatigue’ says HCC
Preparing for four different Brexit deadlines has been tiresome for the industry over the past year, but free and frictionless trade with Europe is still crucial for the lamb and beef industries, says Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) chief executive Gwyn Howells.Gwyn Howells gives evidence to the ...
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NewsChina need five years to rebuild pork market after ASF claims Rabobank
China’s pork market will not stabilise until 2025 with the time needed to rebuild its decimated herd inventory, according to a new report from Rabobank. The banks analysts say that China’s pig herd will take over five years to recover from the damage wreaked by African Swine Fever (ASF). China’s ...
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NewsConsumers to help shape the future of Welsh Beef
Welsh farmers are getting help from the public to test the consistency of their beef produce.The BeefQ team joined students at Coleg Cambria to serve Welsh Beef samples to taste test volunteers.Over one thousand members of the public are participating with the ‘BeefQ’ project, led by Aberystwyth University and a ...
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NewsAddo Food Group COO moves to EDME
Food ingredient company EDME has a new managing director. Mark Hodson was previously chief operating officer (COO) at Addo Food Group which produces chilled savoury products for Wall’s, Bowyers and Pork Farms.Mark Hodson, new EDME MD.His experience in the food industry includes strategic and operational roles with RF Brookes (suppliers ...
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NewsM&S Food shows growth in half year results
M&S has released its half year results for the period ending 28th September 2019. They show its food business' like-for-like sales growth is up 0.9% driven by volume. Food revenue increased 1.2% to £2.85bn from last year.Marks and Spencer CEO, Steve RoweSteve Rowe, chief executive said: "Our transformation plan is ...
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NewsHRH The Princess Royal officially opens new Butchers' Hall
HRH The Princess Royal officially opened the newly refurbished Butchers' Hall last Friday with the unveiling of a special plaque to mark the occasion.Welcomed by The Master, Tim Dumenil, HRH The Princess Royal said: "For the whole company it is a real achievement. I hope what is represents now allows ...
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NewsFarmers take centre stage in campaign to promote British meat
Britain’s farmers will be showcasing their quality food in national press over the next four weeks as the NFU partners with Colman’s to promote British meat.Livestock farmers and the NFU’s Back British Farming message will take centre stage in The Sun newspaper every Saturday throughout November, reaching nearly 1.5million people ...
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NewsWelsh Lamb and Welsh Beef receive accolades for marketing work
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC), has scooped four awards at the recent 2019 CIPR Cymru Wales Pride Awards ceremony in Cardiff for its work promoting PGI Welsh Lamb and PGI Welsh Beef.Tours to Wales for food writers to show them the story behind Welsh Lamb and Welsh ...
