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NewsFarm shop vandalised for inviting customers to ‘name turkeys’
Meat retailers are being urged to ensure their sites are secure after a farm shop was vandalised and received threats for offering a "pick your own Christmas turkey" service.The BBC reported that Greendale Farm Shop, based in Woodbury Salterton, Devon, received abuse for providing a service where people can name ...
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NewsIndustry fears meat tax would affect consumers’ health
The meat industry is continuing to respond to the University of Oxford's calls on the Government for a ‘meat tax’, and is pleased to see Dr Carrie Ruxton promoting the health benefits of red meat.Dr. Carrie Ruxton of the Meat Advisory Panel.Yesterday, Meat Management published a comment from Dr. Ruxton ...
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NewsIndustry responds to calls for ‘meat tax’
The meat industry has responded to a study from the University of Oxford in which scientists are calling on the Government for a ‘meat tax’.The meat industry has responded to media reports on the ‘meat tax’.The national media has been quick to report on the university’s research and claims that ...
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NewsLMC to host 330 cookery demonstrations for schools in Northern Ireland
The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) has launched its annual beef and lamb post-primary school cookery demonstrations in Northern Ireland that will run until March 2019, delivering 330 demonstrations.The first cookery demonstration kicked off in September, and will continue to run through to March 2019.Carried out by ...
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NewsUK Supreme Sausage Champion’s bangers cooked up on C4’s Sunday Brunch
Popular breakfast television show Sunday Brunch celebrated UK Sausage Week on Sunday 4th November when its presenters Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer, and comedian Russell Howard, tasted Frank Parker Butchers’ winning bangers live on-air.Sunday Brunch's presenting team and special guests from 4th November's episode. Photo: Channel 4.The Nuneaton butcher’s shop ...
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NewsMeatup 2019 gathers pace
The meat industry’s own exclusive and dedicated show, Meatup, has reported growing interest in next year’s event, as more exhibitors sign up for the exhibition. Meatup will be staged at the Marshall Arena at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes during a new later autumn timing of 30th and 31st October ...
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NewsConference to discuss impact of Brexit on food and farming
Food processors, retailers and politicians from Wales and beyond will gather in the Welsh town of Builth Wells on 8th November to discuss Brexit and how it will impact lamb, beef and pork industries.HCC chair Kevin Roberts.The Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) Annual Conference will welcome key ...
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NewsWorshipful Company of Butchers enjoy ‘sausagetastic’ lunch
UK Sausage Week was celebrated by liverymen of The Worshipful Company of Butchers with sausage canapés on 1st November at Ironmongers Hall in the city of London.Master of the Worshipful Company of Butchers Graham Baker (right) enjoying the sausages with Master of the Worshipful Company of Farmers, Rosie Carne (left) ...
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NewsRed meat production suffers after extreme weather
The extreme weather conditions of 2018 has made its mark on pork, beef and lamb production, according to AHDB’s latest Red Meat Outlooks.Pork production is expected to rise to 957,000 tonnes in 2019.PorkFor pork, 2019 production is expected to rise to 957,000 tonnes but supplies could remain relatively stable, thanks ...
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NewsMeat industry heads to Paris for SIAL 2018
British and Irish meat and food processors migrated once again en masse to the SIAL Paris exhibition that took place from 21st to 25th October.The large British representation included AHDB with 17 meat exhibitors’ booths in conjunction.Beef, pork and, above all, lamb, were sought by foreign buyers with strong demand ...
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NewsMarel opens refurbished Colchester facility
Major food equipment and machinery supplier Marel celebrated the opening of its upgraded manufacturing facility in Colchester on 25th October with a special event.Guests outside the refurbished Marel Colchester site.The facility has undergone extensive refurbishment, including renovations and extensions to the existing building, manufacturing shop floor, offices and reception area. ...
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NewsJo Whiley, Simon Mayo and The Hairy Bikers celebrate UK Sausage Week
BBC Radio 2 presenters Jo Whiley and Simon Mayo were joined by The Hairy Bikers on their show to mark UK Sausage Week.Jo Whiley, Simon Mayo and The Hairy Bikers. Photo - The BBC.The presenting team showed their support for British bangers by sharing their listeners’ favourite sausage recipes and ...
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NewsReiser partners Women In Meat Awards
As Friday 16th November comes ever nearer, Reiser UK has confirmed its participation as the sponsor of the drinks reception for the Women In Meat Industry Awards black tie dinner, which will start off an evening of celebration at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington, London.The Women In Meat Industry ...
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NewsChris Evans supports UK Sausage Week on BBC Radio 2
BBC presenter Chris Evans showed his support for UK Sausage Week today (30th October) when he interviewed this year’s UK Supreme Sausage Champion live on-air.Tim Parker of Frank Parker Butchers in Nuneaton was interviewed on BBC Radio 2’s The Chris Evans Breakfast Show about UK Sausage Week and his winning ...
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NewsUK Sausage Week winners revealed
The winners of the 2018 UK Sausage Week awards were unveiled on 29th October during a sizzling celebration lunch at Plaisterers’ Hall, London.The 2018 UK Sausage Week Award winners.This year’s UK Sausage Week kicked off with a bang (or banger!) when awards were presented for some of the country’s best ...
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NewsGovernment urged to help small abattoirs
The Sustainable Food Trust and the Campaign for Local Abattoirs are calling for the assistance of MPs and Peers in helping to ensure the survival of the local meat sector.In a Parliamentary briefing paper, the two groups have emphasised their views that small abattoirs are essential for the marketing of ...
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NewsMusclefood unveils major rebrand
Protein-focused retailer Musclefood has announced a major rebranding to reflect the company’s focus as a health and wellness brand.The new advisory H.E.L.P team.The Nottingham-based firm, known for its lean meat products, has unveiled a revamped identity including a new logo, wordmark and tagline. It is also rolling out a new ...
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NewsMore salt in meat-free options than meat equivalents
Action on Salt has found that many ‘meat alternatives’ contain higher levels of salt than their meat equivalents. A survey revealed that many products, including meat free burgers, sausages and mince are “concealing” high levels of salt.Action on Salt’s survey of real meat beef burgers from leading retailers revealed that ...
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NewsBritish Game Alliance launches campaign for game meat
A major campaign focusing on game meat has been launched by the British Game Alliance (BGA) – the official marketing board for game.Eat Wild is a campaign aiming to encourage the British public to think differently about game meat.(L-R) Nigel Haworth, Shaun Rankin, Brian Turner and Tom Adams at the ...
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NewsGlobal pork markets 'on edge' as African Swine Fever spreads
The spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) has disrupted pork markets across the world, according to the latest analysis by Rabobank.In the Q4 Pork Quarterly report, released this week, Christine McCracken, senior analyst – Animal Protein - said that the entire industry is “reassessing its vulnerabilities” as the virus continues ...
